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Cheap flights Philadelphia — Los Angeles

from $281 3 844 km ~5h 1m 12 flights found 5 airlines cheapest on Thursday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
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under 2
0
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Cheapest: $281 on 27.12.2026
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Cheapest flights found
27 Dec 2026, Sun
Frontier Airlines F9 3985
04:12
PHL Philadelphia International Airport
11:33
ONT Ontario International Airport
7h 21m 1 stop
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26 Dec 2026, Sat
Southwest Airlines WN 4609
13:25
PHL Philadelphia International Airport
20:25
BUR Bob Hope Airport - Hollywood Burbank
7h 1 stop
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26 Dec 2026, Sat
American Airlines AA 598
15:00
PHL Philadelphia International Airport
21:24
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
6h 24m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
3 844 km
Flight time
5h 1m
Time difference
-3h
Minimum price
from $281 (27.12.2026)
Average price
$297
Maximum price
$312
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Thursday
Departure airports (1)
PHL Philadelphia International Airport
Arrival airports (3)
BUR Bob Hope Airport - Hollywood Burbank LAX Los Angeles International Airport ONT Ontario International Airport
Airlines (5)
F9 Frontier Airlines AS Alaska Airlines WN Southwest Airlines UA United Airlines AA American Airlines
Agencies (8)
Farera Flightnetwork Kupi.com Clickavia Trip.com City.Travel OneTwoTrip Turna.com
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 5
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 4 flights · 4 days
$94
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
2 flights · 2 days
$131
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Low-cost 2 flights · 2 days
$299
United Airlines
United Airlines
3 flights · 3 days
$321
American Airlines
American Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$569
Where to buy tickets 8
Farera
3 tickets · 3 days
from $94
Flightnetwork
1 tickets · 1 days
from $131
Kupi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $136
Clickavia
1 tickets · 1 days
from $147
Trip.com
3 tickets · 2 days
from $202
City.Travel
1 tickets · 1 days
from $312
OneTwoTrip
1 tickets · 1 days
from $321
Turna.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $350
Airports

From — Philadelphia (1)

  • PHL Philadelphia International Airport

To — Los Angeles (3)

  • BUR Bob Hope Airport - Hollywood Burbank
  • LAX Los Angeles International Airport
  • ONT Ontario International Airport
Other destinations from Philadelphia
Frequently asked questions about the route Philadelphia — Los Angeles
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
Approximate flight time — 5h 1m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
The straight-line distance — 3 844 km.
How much do flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $281 on 27.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $297. Range: $281 — $312.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Los Angeles?
The difference — -3h.
From which airports does Philadelphia operate flights?
From Philadelphia: PHL (Philadelphia International Airport).
To which airports in Los Angeles do flights arrive?
To Los Angeles: BUR (Bob Hope Airport - Hollywood Burbank), LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), ONT (Ontario International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 5 airlines: Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $569. Total direct flights found: 1.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Thursday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Philadelphia — Los Angeles

Flights Philadelphia — Los Angeles is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 3 844 km. Flight time 5h 1m. Time difference -3h.

From Philadelphia (PHL) flights depart from 1 airport: PHL. To Los Angeles (LAX) — 3 arrival airports: BUR, LAX, ONT.

5 airlines operate on this route: Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $281 (27.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $297, ranging from $281 to $312. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Thursday.

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