Flights from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to LAX Airport Airport (LAX)

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

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. 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. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

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

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Los Angeles International (LAX) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
American Airlines005555107:1519:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Tahiti Nui004555107:1519:30VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways003444107:1514:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Fiji Airways002222010:3514:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways001111010:3511:15VIEW FLIGHTS
Qantas001111014:1614:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Jet Linx Aviation000111107:1507:15VIEW FLIGHTS
Iberia001111018:3519:30VIEW FLIGHTS
China Southern Airlines001011014:1614:30VIEW FLIGHTS

American Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 21 a week with times that vary between 07:15 and 19:30.

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.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Wednesday
08:51
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1149
American AirlinesAA824
British AirwaysBA5400
09:29
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA827
10:35
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1155
Fiji AirwaysFJ5048
American AirlinesAA2408
British AirwaysBA4586
Qatar AirwaysQR9144
14:30
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1202
China Southern AirlinesCZ1626
Fiji AirwaysFJ5051
American AirlinesAA713
British AirwaysBA5384
QantasQF4141
18:35
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1368
American AirlinesAA3168
IberiaIB4570
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Thursday
07:15
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1161
American AirlinesAA827
British AirwaysBA6857
Jet Linx AviationJL7294
09:24
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1149
American AirlinesAA824
British AirwaysBA5400
11:15
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1155
Fiji AirwaysFJ5048
American AirlinesAA2408
British AirwaysBA5402
Qatar AirwaysQR9144
14:16
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1202
Fiji AirwaysFJ5051
American AirlinesAA713
British AirwaysBA5384
QantasQF4141
19:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1121
American AirlinesAA2004
IberiaIB4269
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Friday
07:15
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1161
American AirlinesAA827
British AirwaysBA6857
Jet Linx AviationJL7294
09:24
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1149
American AirlinesAA824
British AirwaysBA5400
10:45
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1155
Fiji AirwaysFJ5048
American AirlinesAA2408
British AirwaysBA5402
Qatar AirwaysQR9144
14:16
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1202
China Southern AirlinesCZ1626
Fiji AirwaysFJ5051
American AirlinesAA713
British AirwaysBA5384
QantasQF3179
19:30
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1121
American AirlinesAA2004
IberiaIB4269
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Saturday
08:22
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1161
American AirlinesAA827
British AirwaysBA6857
09:24
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1149
American AirlinesAA824
British AirwaysBA5400
10:45
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1155
Fiji AirwaysFJ5048
American AirlinesAA2408
British AirwaysBA5402
Qatar AirwaysQR9144
14:31
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1202
China Southern AirlinesCZ1626
Fiji AirwaysFJ5051
American AirlinesAA713
British AirwaysBA5384
QantasQF3179
19:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1121
American AirlinesAA2004
IberiaIB4269
Jet Linx AviationJL7294
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Sunday
07:15
AirlineFlight  No
Air Tahiti NuiTN1161
American AirlinesAA827
British AirwaysBA6857
Jet Linx AviationJL7294
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Instead of flying from Philadelphia International you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall to Los Angeles05 Hours 12 Minutes
Washington Ronald Reagan Washington National to Los Angeles05 Hours 10 Minutes
Newark to Los Angeles05 Hours 27 Minutes
Dulles to Los Angeles05 Hours 8 Minutes
New York John F Kennedy to Los Angeles05 Hours 29 Minutes
New York La Guardia to Los Angeles05 Hours 28 Minutes
Teterboro to Los Angeles05 Hours 27 Minutes

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Flight Price FAQ - Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to Los Angeles LAX is £403.64 ($551 €464.16)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Philadelphia PHL to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest direct return flight from Philadelphia PHL to Los Angeles LAX is £303.28 ($414 €348.75)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to Los Angeles LAX is £65.93 ($90 €75.82)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Philadelphia PHL to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest return flight from Philadelphia PHL to Los Angeles LAX is £106.95 ($146 €122.99)
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Flight Info FAQ - Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Who flies from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
The following airlines fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX): Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern Airlines, Fiji Airways, Iberia, Jet Linx Aviation, Qantas, Qatar Airways.
How far is the flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
The flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is 3,856KM or 2,396 miles.
How long does the flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles to take?
The flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles takes 5 Hours 21 Minutes.

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