Flights from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Philadelphia Airport PHL

Q: How long does the flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia to take?

The flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia takes5 Hours 21 Minutes.

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If you are looking to fly from Los Angeles International to Philadelphia International you will find there are 9 airliners who offer this route. These include Spirit Airlines, Qatar Airways, Fiji Airways, China Southern Airlines, Iberia, Qantas, Air Tahiti Nui, British Airways and American Airlines. The flight time is approximately 5 Hours 21 Minutes.

The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

On arriving at Philadelphia International please note the time difference, the time zone at Philadelphia International is 5.0 GMT compared to 8.0 GMT at Los Angeles International.

Travellers planning to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Los Angeles International Airport.

If you chose to rent a car at Philadelphia International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Philadelphia International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.

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Ensure your arrival at Philadelphia International Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:

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Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Philadelphia International (PHL) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
American Airlines	5	5	5	5	5	6	5	06:47	23:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways	5	5	5	5	5	5	2	06:47	23:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Tahiti Nui	4	4	4	4	4	4	1	06:47	15:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qantas	3	3	3	3	3	3	1	09:35	23:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Iberia	2	2	2	2	2	2	0	09:35	11:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
China Southern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	07:27	23:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	09:35	09:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Fiji Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	15:45	15:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
Spirit Airlines	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	12:50	12:50	VIEW FLIGHTS

American Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 36 a week with times that vary between 06:47 and 23:20.

To book your flight you can visit American Airlines on their website aa.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

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