Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 5h 46m, covering a distance of 6,202 km.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 6 and 8 direct flights that take off from Philadelphia and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 5h 47m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 52 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 6 and 8 direct flights that take off from Philadelphia and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 5h 47m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 52 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles was $244 for a one-way ticket and $609 for a return.

Question 5

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 06:40 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 09:22.

Question 6

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 21:55 and lands at 00:57.

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route.

Question 9

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 10

Does Philadelphia International Airport have a business center?

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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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 October, where tickets cost $497 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $781 and $758 respectively.

Question 15

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 October, where tickets cost $497 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $781 and $758 respectively.

Question 16

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

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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.

Question 17

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.

Question 18

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.

Question 19

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.

Question 20

How often are flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 171 minutes.

Question 21

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 15% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Philadelphia to Los Angeles were found on Southwest ($609) and American Airlines ($619).

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Philadelphia to Los Angeles were found on Southwest ($609) and American Airlines ($619).

Question 28

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 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Question 29

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 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Question 30

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 $370 on average.

Question 31

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 $370 on average.

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Los Angeles from Philadelphia usually cost between $424 and $764 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $606 on Southwest (24 Dec–30 Dec).

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