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Find cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from C$ 167

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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (PHL-LAX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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4:35 p.m. - 9:52 p.m.PHL-LAX
8h 17m1 stop
12:00 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.LAX-PHL
7h 59m1 stop
C$ 167Spirit Airlines
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Tue, 14 May - Wed, 15 May
5:19 p.m. - 8:14 p.m.PHL-LAX
5h 55mdirect
12:00 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.LAX-PHL
7h 59m1 stop
C$ 179Spirit Airlines
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Tue, 14 May - Wed, 15 May
6:00 a.m. - 10:56 a.m.PHL-LAX
7h 56m1 stop
12:37 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.LAX-PHL
6h 58m1 stop
C$ 350Delta
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Tue, 14 May - Tue, 14 May
6:30 a.m. - 2:18 p.m.PHL-LAX
10h 48m1 stop
12:37 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.LAX-PHL
6h 58m1 stop
C$ 354Delta
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Fri, 10 May - Mon, 13 May
11:41 a.m. - 10:53 p.m.PHL-LAX
14h 12m1 stop
11:50 p.m. - 10:29 a.m.LAX-PHL
7h 39m1 stop
C$ 390Sun Country Air
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Mon, 3 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
12:13 p.m. - 10:43 p.m.PHL-LAX
13h 30m1 stop
11:55 p.m. - 11:23 a.m.LAX-PHL
8h 28m1 stop
C$ 403Sun Country Air
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Fri, 7 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.PHL-LAX
12h 30m1 stop
9:30 p.m. - 9:21 a.m.LAX-PHL
8h 51m1 stop
C$ 450JetBlue
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Sat, 21 Sep - Fri, 4 Oct
2:25 p.m. - 11:29 p.m.PHL-LAX
12h 04m1 stop
8:30 p.m. - 9:21 a.m.LAX-PHL
9h 51m1 stop
C$ 493JetBlue
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Tue, 15 Oct - Fri, 18 Oct
6:15 a.m. - 11:38 a.m.PHL-LAX
8h 23m1 stop
12:30 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.LAX-PHL
8h 10m1 stop
C$ 532United Airlines
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Thu, 22 Aug - Sun, 25 Aug
12:50 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.PHL-LAX
12h 05m2 stops
12:55 a.m. - 11:37 a.m.LAX-PHL
7h 42m1 stop
C$ 533United Airlines
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Sat, 11 May - Mon, 13 May

Flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is February, where tickets cost C$ 327 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 655 and C$ 619 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 37 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Philadelphia to Los Angeles found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for C$ 167 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Delta (C$ 350). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as C$ 174 on JetBlue and from C$ 175 on Delta.

Which airlines fly direct between Philadelphia and Los Angeles?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. They are American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Spirit Airlines, with the best deal found costing C$ 193. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

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

Each day, there are 8 nonstop flights that take off from Philadelphia and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 5h 46m. The most common departure time is 7:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 56 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 8.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

Direct flights from Philadelphia generally make it to Los Angeles in 5h 45m. The flying distance between the two cities is 6,202 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Philadelphia at 5:46 am and will be landing in Los Angeles at 8:26 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles jets off at 8:12 pm and lands at 10:54 pm.

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Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

C$ 167
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

  • What is the best way to get to PHL from downtown Philadelphia?

    Downtown Philadelphia and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) sit about 10 miles from each other. From the city center of Philadelphia, hop onto an AMTRAK train at the 30th Street Station, then take a SEPTA City Train PHL. The alternative is to take a Regional Rail Lines from their terminal behind CHOP’s Philadelphia Campus to PHL, at no cost.

  • Which hotels are near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    Travelers scheduled to arrive late at LAX should book a room adjacent to the airport. Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles - Lax Airport and Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport are some of the recommended hotels near this facility. They both offer courtesy shuttle services to and from the airport.

  • How can travelers get to the Disneyland Resort from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    Disneyland Resort and LAX are around 33.9 miles apart, and a Metro Express Line 460 bus offers a cheaper option to commute between the two destinations, with a travel time of about 2h. Still, a taxi is a quicker way to get there, with a travel time of about 38min, but it's more expensive.

  • Are there car rentals from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to downtown Los Angeles?

    Several car rental companies operate their counters in parking lot C at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Upon arrival at the airport, take a free shuttle service from your terminal building to the car rental garage. Still, you can take advantage of the free telephone services in the terminal to connect with the rental companies. Consider making early reservations to enjoy cheaper rates.

  • Does Philadelphia International Airport have a business center?

    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.

  • What shops are there at Philadelphia International Airport?

    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.

  • What is the best way to travel from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Monica?

    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.

  • Which hotels have a free shuttle service to Los Angeles International Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles was C$ 127 for a one-way ticket and C$ 122 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    On your way to Los Angeles, you’ll fly out from Philadelphia. You’ll be landing at Los Angeles.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

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

    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.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    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.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

  • Travelers can enjoy numerous VIP clubs and lounges at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) operated by different airlines. Some of the clubs include The American Express Centurion Lounge and American Airlines - Admirals Club. Typically, access is restricted to members only and those holding registered cards. However, economy class travelers can access the lounges after paying for a day pass.
  • Travelers with disabilities and persons with limited mobility will receive the necessary assistance at PHL. Various airlines and agencies offer these to the affected travelers. Services include sighted guides, electric carts and wheelchairs. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) program provides dedicated staff to guide you as you transition through security checks and toilets and when boarding.
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has designated rooms for lactating and nursing mothers. These facilities are found on the secure-side walkway between Terminals B and A-East. Moms with babies can pump and breastfeed in privacy. Still, the rooms have sinks, comfortable seats and electrical sockets.
  • If you have a scheduled flight in the early morning, it may be prudent to plan to spend a night in one of the several hotels near PHL. Usually, these hotels offer courtesy cars to ferry you to the airport terminal to catch your flight in time. Concerned travelers should pass a night at the Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport to avoid a last-minute rush.
  • If you need to recharge your wallet after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport, you’ll have several ATMs to choose from. There is an ATM located at Tom Bradley International Terminal by gate 130.
  • To save money during your trip, look for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles that are serviced by Spirit Airlines. If you would rather limit your travel time and only have a nonstop flight, make your reservation with either Alaska or American Airlines.
  • For travelers in the military, pay a visit to the USO Lounge in Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) while waiting for your flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles to board. This lounge is in the east wing of Terminal A and contains a play area, televisions, showers, snacks, and drinks.
  • If you need a way to pass the time before your flight leaves, browse through Philadelphia International Airport’s Free Digital Library. Once you create an account, you will be able to download a large selection of movies, magazines, and podcasts, all of which you can enjoy during your flight.
  • Will you be traveling with a service animal or a furry friend? Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) conveniently provides an indoor animal relief zone in every terminal, and there are outdoor areas next to Terminals 5 and 6. Complete with fresh water, synthetic grass, and trash cans, these zones are a convenient place for your animal to stretch its legs.
  • If you are a nursing mother, there are designated breastfeeding rooms you can access in each terminal of Los Angeles International Airport. Every one of these rooms has a comfortable rocking chair, a changing table, running water, outlets, and a secure lock that will ensure that you can take care of your baby in private.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +9 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +9 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +9 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +9 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +9 more

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Nonstop returns

Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

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Top airline flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Philadelphia to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.4
Spirit AirlinesOverall score based on 8745 reviews
7.2Crew
6.7Boarding
5.2Entertainment
5.9Comfort
5.3Food
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They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr. 2024BWI - LAX
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They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

First....my trip was from Ft. Myers to Philly (not the other way around). Plane was clean, staff was friendly and flight was efficient with boarding and flight time. Thumbs up all around.

Seats are very small and extremely hard. Too close together. The person next to me had average shoulders and was very far into my 'space'.

Flights are great except for the ticketing service on the terminal.. Too little employees taking care for lots of flights.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

It was fine. Boarding was a little rude. On flight staff was great. The cost to purchase everything was a bit annoying but I get that's the business model.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/9Sat
1 stopJetBlue
10h 47mPHL-LAX
C$ 174
2/7Tue
1 stopDelta
10h 40mPHL-LAX
C$ 175
6/8Tue
1 stopDelta
7h 24mPHL-LAX
C$ 178
9/5Thu
1 stopDelta
8h 12mPHL-LAX
C$ 179
26/5Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
21h 58mPHL-LAX
C$ 216
4/7Thu
1 stopDelta
8h 05mPHL-LAX
C$ 217
16/9Mon
1 stopJetBlue
12h 04mPHL-LAX
C$ 226
30/6Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
25h 36mPHL-LAX
C$ 271
11/5Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 53mPHL-LAX
C$ 291
14/8Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 58mPHL-LAX
C$ 472

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Last minute flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/5Sat
directSpirit Airlines
6h 01mPHL-LAX
7/5Tue
directSpirit Airlines
5h 13mLAX-PHL
C$ 261
4/5Sat
directSpirit Airlines
6h 01mPHL-LAX
7/5Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 24mLAX-PHL
C$ 303
4/5Sat
directSpirit Airlines
6h 01mPHL-LAX
7/5Tue
directSpirit Airlines
5h 13mLAX-PHL
C$ 357
4/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 20mPHL-LAX
6/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
6h 58mLAX-PHL
C$ 358
4/5Sat
directSpirit Airlines
6h 01mPHL-LAX
7/5Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 24mLAX-PHL
C$ 399
3/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
7h 59mPHL-LAX
7/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 31mLAX-PHL
C$ 433
30/4Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
16h 13mPHL-LAX
3/5Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 05mLAX-PHL
C$ 677
30/4Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 35mPHL-LAX
11/6Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
17h 26mLAX-PHL
C$ 685
2/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 44mPHL-LAX
5/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 42mLAX-PHL
C$ 798
30/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 02mPHL-LAX
30/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 42mLAX-PHL
C$ 823

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Philadelphia - Los Angeles Flights

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Philadelphia (PHL)United States

Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - Philadelphia

Cabin classes:

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