£197 Cheap American Airlines flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (PHL→LAX)

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American Airlines flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (PHL→LAX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £197 for one-way flights and £352 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Fri, 10 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul
PHL
Philadelphia
LAX
Los Angeles
£352 Return, found 4 days ago
£352
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, 10 Jul from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 14 Jul, priced at £352 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Fri, 10 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul
PHL
Philadelphia
LAX
Los Angeles
£359 Return, found 4 days ago
£359
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, 10 Jul from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 14 Jul, priced at £359 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Fri, 29 May - Sun, 31 May
PHL
Philadelphia
LAX
Los Angeles
£368 Return, found 4 days ago
£368
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, 29 May from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 31 May, priced at £368 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Fri, 10 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul
PHL
Philadelphia
LAX
Los Angeles
£372 Return, found 4 days ago
£372
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, 10 Jul from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 14 Jul, priced at £372 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Fri, 10 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul
PHL
Philadelphia
LAX
Los Angeles
£374 Return, found 4 days ago
£374
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, 10 Jul from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 14 Jul, priced at £374 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Mon, 21 Sept - Fri, 25 Sept
PHL
Philadelphia
LAX
Los Angeles
£376 Return, found 4 days ago
£376
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 21 Sept from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, returning Fri, 25 Sept, priced at £376 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Fri, 10 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul
PHL
Philadelphia
LAX
Los Angeles
£380 Return, found 4 days ago
£380
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, 10 Jul from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 14 Jul, priced at £380 found 4 days ago

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Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Bob Hope
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Average driving time to city centre18 min
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Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £119 - £171 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is an American Airlines flight from Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
You can discover affordable return American Airlines flights from £352 from PHL to LAX by filtering your results from "Price (lowest to highest)" on Expedia. Or look for deals from £197 for a one-way journey.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly from PHL to LAX with American Airlines?
Browse for one-way or return flights to Los Angeles in January or February. You could find lower fares with American Airlines during these off-peak travel months.
Does American Airlines fly nonstop from Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
American Airlines has direct flights from Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX), with 35 departures every week. Simply choose the "Nonstop" and "Airline" filters while searching on Expedia to find all direct American Airlines flights to LAX.
How long does it take to fly from PHL to LAX with American Airlines?
Depart Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) for Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) on a nonstop American Airlines flight, and you'll be in the air for around 6h 13m.
Which day of the week has the most American Airlines flights from Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
American Airlines operates the most flights from Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) on Thursday. With up to 5 daily departures, you'll get the most flexibility on this day.
What airports does American Airlines fly into in Los Angeles?
American Airlines flights from Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles touch down at Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). This is the main entry point here.
What type of plane does American Airlines fly from Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Catch an American Airlines flight from Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX), and you'll probably board an Airbus A321neo. Keep in mind though, that the aircraft type can change depending on operational reasons.
Can I change or cancel my American Airlines flight from Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
It's generally possible to cancel or change your flight, although there may be a charge if you made your booking more than 24 hours ago. Prefer to keep your options open? Make use of our "Changes included" and "No cancel fee" filters to find flights that won't charge you extra if you need to revise your plans. To update your booking, head to "Trips," select your flight and click on "Manage Booking" for more information.

Travel information

Origin airport
Philadelphia Intl.
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways
Popular airline
Alaska Airlines
Distance
3833 km
Average flight time
2 hours 56 mins

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