Los Angeles to Philadelphia (LAX–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–PHL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,396 miles in approximately 5h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: CZ, EI, FJ, IB, QF | 59 | 32Q, 789, A21N | 2h52-5h30 | Oneworld | CZ, EI, FJ, IB, QF | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | A21N | 5h21 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 2 | 7M8 | 5h10-6h18 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | 5h53 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→PHL | LGB→PHL | BUR→PHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 124 | – | – |
| Flight time | 5h 19m | 4h 45m | 4h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Philadelphia.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.
Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.
Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.
LAX–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to PHL
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 124 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to PHL is about 5 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,396 miles (3,856 km). There are approximately 124 weekly flights outbound and 169 return, totaling 293 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Chicago Midway and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).