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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 12:59 am and lands at 6:07 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 5:07 am.

The flight takes about 5h 08m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia takes 5h 08m, covering 2,395 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia range from $439 to $602, with an average of $519 over the past 12 months. Anything below $439 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $519 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $288 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $538 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Philadelphia flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $380 to $2,810. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $188, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $69 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Philadelphia route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 48m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $476 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $584, a difference of $108.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Philadelphia. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Aer Lingus

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 19m, compared with 7h 27m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 7h 39m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Delta: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The Airport Regional Rail Line is the quickest way to reach downtown Philadelphia from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Trains run every 30 minutes, stopping at the airport's terminals and at stations throughout the city on the way downtown.

Yes, travelers can take the Metro C or K Line to LAX/Metro Transit Center Station. From there, the free Metro Connector Shuttle goes directly to the airport. Another option is the "Lot South/City Bus Center" shuttle from the LAX City Bus Center.

Yes, rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft can be used to reach destinations within Philadelphia from PHL. After collecting baggage, follow the signs for "Ride App/Zone 7." Pickup locations are on S. Commercial Road outside each baggage claim area.

PHL has nine designated Service Animal Relief Areas across its terminals. It also has seven outdoor pet relief areas, with four in the Departures area and three in the Arrivals area.

Yes, LAX has several pet relief stations throughout the airport. Outdoor pet relief areas are at Terminals 5 and 7 outside the baggage claim area. Indoor pet relief stations are in Terminal 1 near baggage claim before security and near Gate 13 and in Terminal 2 near Gate 21A. They are also in the Tom Bradley International Terminal near the Great Hall and near Gate 205. Additional indoor stations are in Terminal 4 near the TBIT Connector, Terminal 5 near Gate 50B, Terminal 6 near Gate 62 and Terminal 7 near Gate 71A.