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Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Los Angeles and Philadelphia.

Flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 337 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to C$ 696 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 69–C$ 139 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 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) – 11% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Los Angeles to Philadelphia route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 641 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 767, a difference of C$ 126. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Los Angeles to Philadelphia route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 45 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Philadelphia flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Night flights for 28%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia Convention Center, and Mutter Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:59 am and lands at 6:12 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 5:12 am.

The flight takes about 5h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 7% above the route average of C$ 670. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia takes 5h 13m, covering 6,202 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 544 to C$ 4,920. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 241, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 19m, compared with 7h 27m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 7h 39m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 39 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia range from C$ 520 to C$ 803, with an average of C$ 670 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 520 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Philadelphia flights:

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue