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LAX → PHL · about 5h 11m nonstop · 2,396 miles · 4 airlines · fares updated September 16, 2026
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This guide covers everything you need to book a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Philadelphia (PHL): recent low fares, airlines, flight time, airport choices, and the cheapest months. Prices below are recorded lows rather than live quotes, so call (708) 866-8751 for a current fare; agents are available 24/7, every day.
Recorded lows on LAX–PHL start at $260 one-way. That figure comes from cached search data and moves with demand, so treat it as a benchmark for what a good price looks like rather than a guaranteed fare.
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines both operate hubs at one end of this route, so nonstop or single-connection service is usually available, along with American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Our agents can book any of them and compare fare classes side by side.
2,396 miles is a serious flight, roughly 5h 11m nonstop, and it is the range where premium economy or a domestic first-class seat can be worth asking about, particularly on midweek departures when upgrade fares drop.
Prices are currently typical for this route. Typical one-way lows run $260 to $277 by month; the lowest fare recorded recently was $260.
Lowest recorded one-way fare by departure date, next 12 days with data. Green bars are within 10% of the cheapest day.
Cheapest day in range: Thursday, October 1 at $157. Recorded lows, not live quotes.
Lowest recorded one-way fare per month. Green marks the cheapest month.
West Coast and Mountain departures spike over summer holidays and the December break; January (after New Year), late April, May, and September are usually the cheapest windows.
On this specific route our fare history shows October as the cheapest month and September as the most expensive, a spread of $26 between the two.
Midweek travel almost always beats weekends on price here. If your dates are flexible by a day or two, tell the agent; shifting a Friday departure to Thursday or a Sunday return to Monday is the single most reliable way to cut the fare.
For domestic travel, booking three to eight weeks ahead usually captures the best price. Inside two weeks, fares climb; more than four months out, airlines have not yet released their cheapest inventory.
Carriers most likely to serve this route, with the lowest fare recorded for each where our data names the airline. Agents compare all of them on one call.
| Airline | Recorded from | Changes on standard fares | Lowest fare brand | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | $260 | No fee, fare difference | Basic | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| Delta Air Lines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| United Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| American Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
Carriers listed are those most likely to serve the pair based on hubs and recorded fares. WarBird Flight is independent and not affiliated with any airline.
Recorded Southwest fares on LAX–PHL. Southwest on this route · independent service, not affiliated with Southwest.
Departures use Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), a hub for Delta, United, and American.
You will land at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), a American hub.
Fares from a neighboring airport are sometimes far lower than the drive is long. Agents quote all of these on one call.
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The lowest one-way fare we have recorded recently is $260. Fares change daily; call (708) 866-8751 for today's price.
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 11m to cover 2,396 miles. Connecting itineraries add two to five hours depending on the layover.
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines are the carriers most likely to serve this route. We book all of them.
Based on our fare history, October has the lowest recorded fares and September the highest.
Yes. Call (708) 866-8751 and a live agent will search every airline, quote today's fare, and book it for you. WarBird Flight is an independent travel booking service; calls are answered by licensed travel agents at our partner agency.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the airport for this route.
A government-issued photo ID such as a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, a passport, or a passport card. Children under 18 flying with an adult do not need ID on domestic flights. If your license is not REAL ID-compliant, bring a passport.
Yes on most carriers, with an unaccompanied-minor service fee and age limits that differ by airline. Nonstop flights are strongly preferred and some airlines require them for younger children. Agents can book the service, note the guardian details, and confirm the fee before you pay.
