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Flight deals from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 176 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Philadelphia.158 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.

Philadelphia.176 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 176 €, select.

Philadelphia.179 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 179 €, select.

Philadelphia.181 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 181 €, select.

Philadelphia.207 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with jetBlue and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 207 €, select.

Philadelphia.224 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with jetBlue and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 224 €, select.

Philadelphia.261 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 261 €, select.

Philadelphia.278 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 278 €, select.

Philadelphia.282 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 282 €, select.

Philadelphia.298 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 298 €, select.

Philadelphia.318 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 318 €, select.

Philadelphia.322 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul, returning Thu, 23 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 322 €, select.

Philadelphia.330 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 330 €, select.

Philadelphia.342 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 342 €, select.

Philadelphia.360 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 360 €, select.

Philadelphia.368 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Sat, 15 Aug.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 368 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

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Los Angeles to Philadelphia: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	158 €
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	5 hrs, 13 mins
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	199

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Philadelphia?

There are 5 airports in Philadelphia: Philadelphia International, Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer, Greater Wilmington, Atlantic City International, and Allentown.

How much are return flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is 158 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

5 hours and 13 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

American Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui and Qantas fly direct from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

How many flights are there a week from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

As of July 2026, there are 199 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is usually August.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Philadelphia?

If you're flying from Los Angeles, the cheapest airport near Philadelphia is Philadelphia International – which is 11.2 km away from the centre of Philadelphia. We've found flights into this airport from 158 €.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on Thursday, 13 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Philadelphia but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Philadelphia?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Philadelphia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Philadelphia?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. July is typically the warmest month in Philadelphia, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is July.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Philadelphia is Frontier Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport is American Airlines.

Flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia: what you need to know

Embark on your next adventure from one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia taking off from either of these.
The major entry paths to Philadelphia are Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN).
The average time for a direct Los Angeles to Philadelphia flight is 5 hours 15 minutes.
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Philadelphia three hours ahead of Los Angeles.
With 49 weekly flights between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia with American Airlines at 00:31. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from LAX to PHL is with American Airlines at 23:26.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Los Angeles to Philadelphia flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Score cheap Los Angeles to Philadelphia flights by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
June is the best month for picking up an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Flying from Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

You can catch a direct flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Start your trip at LAX and land at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
American Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct Los Angeles to Philadelphia plane tickets from LAX.
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
LAX is located at One World Way.

Arriving in Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. Book one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Follow your own route with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and see more of Philadelphia and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Philadelphia flight.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.

Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)

After your flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Philadelphia is approximately 48 kilometres from Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN).
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour 35 minutes.
There are some great places to call home for the night near TTN. Tuck yourself in after your Los Angeles to Philadelphia flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long taxi queues. Pick up a Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the availability and rates from Budget, National and Enterprise.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from TTN four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
The address for Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.

Best time to go to Philadelphia

It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. August is the most popular month for a trip to Philadelphia. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Los Angeles to Philadelphia ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Philadelphia

Start your Philadelphia trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are must-visits when exploring Philadelphia.

Explore more of the United States

You've visited Philadelphia, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 129 kilometres northeast to New York to check off its popular sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Boston, about 434 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are key reasons to visit.