Philadelphia to Los Angeles (PHL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
PHL–LAX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,396 miles in approximately 5h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, CZ, EI, FJ, IB, JL, QF | 89 | 321, 32Q, 788, A21N | 5h27-6h11 | Oneworld | BA, CZ, EI, FJ, IB, JL, QF | |
| F9 Frontier | 3 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| GXA GXA | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→LAX | TTN→LAX | ACY→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 36 mi | 46 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 167 | – | – |
| Flight time | 5h 46m | 5h 3m | 5h 7m |
| Departure OTP | 61% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
PHL–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to LAX
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 167 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to LAX is about 5 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,396 miles (3,856 km). There are approximately 167 weekly flights outbound and 153 return, totaling 320 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Dallas Love Field and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Atlantic City (ACY) and Newark (EWR).