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

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 13:11
• Latest: departs at 20:19 and lands at 02:30.

The flight takes about 6h 11m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

A direct flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles takes 6h 11m, covering 6,202 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles range from $597 to $828, with an average of $713 over the past 12 months. Anything below $597 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $713 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $343 return via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared with $743 for direct.

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

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $64–$142 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 A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights, with 51% 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, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $533 to $4,630. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 programme, while 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 $342, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $69 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

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 three months, with delays averaging 3h 07m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 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 $669 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $767, a difference of $98.

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 of 6h 58m, compared to 7h 16m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 32m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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, Dodger Stadium, and Los Angeles Convention Center. 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
• 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.