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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.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Philadelphia flights:

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

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Los Angeles and Philadelphia.

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

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

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

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.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $243 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $502 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$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 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

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) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 11% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Los Angeles to Philadelphia route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $462 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $553, a difference of $91. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 2 hours 45 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Philadelphia flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, night flights for 28%, and evening flights for 0%.

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.

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

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

The flight takes about 5h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 7% above the route average of $483. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia takes 5h 13m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $312 to $2,941. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $190, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia range from $375 to $579, with an average of $483 over the past 12 months. Anything below $375 counts as a good deal.

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.