Question 1

How long does a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles take?

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Direct flights take on average 5h 52m to travel the 6,202 km between Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Philadelphia and Los Angeles per day?

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Each day, there are between 5 and 6 direct flights that take off from Philadelphia and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 6h 06m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 39 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Philadelphia and Los Angeles per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 6 direct flights that take off from Philadelphia and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 6h 06m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 39 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles was $189 for a one-way ticket and $398 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Philadelphia-PHL/Los-Angeles-LAX'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Los Angeles on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Los Angeles on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Philadelphia at 06:15 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 09:29.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles jets off at 19:00 and lands at 22:01.

Question 9

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

Question 12

Does Philadelphia International Airport have a business center?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia International Airport has a UPS store that can be found in the Terminal A/B walkway. This store is open during normal airport hours and offers many business-oriented services including copying, faxing, shipping supplies, a notary, and workstations that can be used by travelers.

Question 13

What shops are there at Philadelphia International Airport?

Accepted Answer

Explore Philadelphia is a souvenir shop in Terminal A of Philadelphia International Airport that sells t-shirt, postcards, and keychains, while Occitane is in between Terminals B and C and sells luxury French skincare products. Solstice is another popular boutique that is found in Terminal F and sells sunglasses.

Question 14

What is the best way to travel from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Monica?

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If you are planning on going to Santa Monica after your flight has landed at Los Angeles International Airport, take the LAX FlyAway. This bus has stops in Santa Monica, Van Nuys, and Westwood, and one-way tickets only cost $8, with no reservation necessary.

Question 15

Which hotels have a free shuttle service to Los Angeles International Airport?

Accepted Answer

For those interested in budget-friendly lodging, book a room at the Super 8 Los Angeles Airport, a hotel that is less than 1m from Los Angeles International Airport and a 13m drive from Venice Beach. If you would like to be in a chic hotel, select the Embassy Suites by Hilton LAX North, which is a 5m drive from the airport and just under 4 mi from the closest beach.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is July, where tickets cost $416 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $770 and $698 respectively.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is July, where tickets cost $416 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $770 and $698 respectively.

Question 18

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. <a href='/flight-routes/Philadelphia-PHL/Los-Angeles-LAX'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Philadelphia-PHL/Los-Angeles-LAX'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 20

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Philadelphia-PHL/Los-Angeles-LAX'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 21

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Philadelphia-PHL/Los-Angeles-LAX'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 22

How often are flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles historically see delays in approximately 15% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 165 minutes.

Question 23

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, American Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 14% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 24

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 25

What is the most punctual flight time for Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles?

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There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Philadelphia to Los Angeles were found on Southwest ($418) and JetBlue ($452).

Question 29

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Philadelphia to Los Angeles were found on Southwest ($418) and JetBlue ($452).

Question 30

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Question 31

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Question 32

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $388 on average.

Question 33

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $388 on average.

Question 34

How much is a return flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Los Angeles from Philadelphia usually cost between $565 and $930 in March.
The lowest price found in the past 3 days was $398 on JetBlue (31 Mar-7 Apr).

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How much is a return flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is July, where tickets cost $416 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $770 and $698 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $388 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Philadelphia to Los Angeles were found on Southwest ($418) and JetBlue ($452).

How often are flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles delayed?

Weekly flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles historically see delays in approximately 15% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 165 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights?

Based on our data, American Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 14% of their flights encountering any delays.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Philadelphia and Los Angeles per day?

How long does a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles take?

Direct flights take on average 5h 52m to travel the 6,202 km between Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Philadelphia at 06:15 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 09:29.

What’s the latest departure time from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles jets off at 19:00 and lands at 22:01.

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Does Philadelphia International Airport have a business center?

Philadelphia International Airport has a UPS store that can be found in the Terminal A/B walkway. This store is open during normal airport hours and offers many business-oriented services including copying, faxing, shipping supplies, a notary, and workstations that can be used by travelers.

What shops are there at Philadelphia International Airport?

What is the best way to travel from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Monica?

If you are planning on going to Santa Monica after your flight has landed at Los Angeles International Airport, take the LAX FlyAway. This bus has stops in Santa Monica, Van Nuys, and Westwood, and one-way tickets only cost $8, with no reservation necessary.

Which hotels have a free shuttle service to Los Angeles International Airport?

What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles was $189 for a one-way ticket and $398 for a return.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

There are direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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