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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 1:08 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:19 pm and lands at 2:27 am.

The flight takes about 6h 08m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles takes 6h 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 Philadelphia to Los Angeles range from $420 to $583, with an average of $502 over the past 12 months. Anything below $420 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $502 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $238 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $523 for nonstop.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights are:

• American Airlines: 85% on time
• Frontier: 79% on time
• Delta: 20% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 16%, and night 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 $396 to $2,488. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Philadelphia to Los Angeles 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 Philadelphia to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $175, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Philadelphia to Los Angeles route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 07m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $471 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $540, a difference of $69.

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 59m, compared with 7h 16m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 44m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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.

Yes, various car rental companies have offices off airport, away from the airline terminals at LAX. Upon arrival, rental-car companies meet customers under the purple "Rental Car Shuttles" sign on the Lower/Arrivals Level islands outside baggage claim. Free telephone services in the terminal can also be used to contact the rental companies. More cost-effective rates may be available with early reservations.

Downtown Philadelphia and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are about 10 miles apart. Travelers can take Amtrak from 30th Street Station and transfer to SEPTA's Airport Regional Rail Line to PHL. SEPTA's Airport Regional Rail Line also runs from Penn Medicine station to the airport, with lower fares when using a SEPTA Key card than when paying onboard.

Disneyland Resort is about 40 miles from LAX. A taxi is available, though it is a higher-cost option.

One option after arriving at LAX is the LAX FlyAway bus. The service stops in Van Nuys and LA Union Station and no reservation is required.