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$61+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to California

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PHL — LAX
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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$61
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Wed 12/253:29 pmPHL - LAX
2 stops21h 20mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/48:36 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop14h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$232
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Wed 12/253:29 pmPHL - LAS
1 stop10h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/76:00 amLAS - PHL
Nonstop4h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/243:01 pmPHL - LAX
1 stop9h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/85:40 amLAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$242
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/207:45 amPHL - LAS
Nonstop6h 01mFrontier
Thu 1/1611:55 pmLAS - PHL
1 stop8h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$242
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Fri 12/207:45 amPHL - LAS
Nonstop6h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1511:30 amLAS - PHL
Nonstop4h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$251
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Tue 12/316:40 amPHL - SFO
1 stop28h 19mFrontier
Sat 1/49:59 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop29h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$289
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:40 amPHL - ONT
1 stop7h 52mFrontier
Mon 1/65:32 pmONT - PHL
1 stop9h 28mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$292
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Wed 12/253:29 pmPHL - OAK
2 stops21h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/59:25 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop13h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$293
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:30 amPHL - SNA
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/71:48 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop20h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$293
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:40 amPHL - SAN
1 stop30h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/62:22 pmSAN - PHL
2 stops20h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$305
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/187:15 amPHL - LAX
1 stop9h 00mFrontier
Sat 1/186:43 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop23h 05mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$308
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Tue 12/311:37 pmPHL - BUR
2 stops22h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/77:03 pmBUR - PHL
1 stop15h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$309

Find flights from Philadelphia to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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PhiladelphiaOntario

PHL - ONT

PHLONT

Philadelphia

Mon 3/3

7:45 am-8:16 pm

1 stop15h 31m

Ontario

Wed 3/5

2:43 pm-6:14 am

1 stop12h 31m

$138

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Mon 1/6

7:30 am-8:31 pm

1 stop16h 01m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/13

10:27 pm-11:17 am

1 stop9h 50m

$138

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 1/28

6:15 am-1:13 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/30

12:50 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$139

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 1/7

2:45 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/28

10:35 pm-11:16 am

1 stop9h 41m

$143

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Wed 1/8

8:29 am-3:57 pm

2 stops10h 28m

Oakland

Mon 1/13

11:37 am-12:25 am

1 stop9h 48m

$157

PhiladelphiaLas Vegas

PHL - LAS

PHLLAS

Philadelphia

Thu 1/23

4:37 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/26

6:00 am-1:42 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$159

PhiladelphiaLas Vegas

PHL - LAS

PHLLAS

Philadelphia

Mon 1/6

8:29 am-11:15 am

Nonstop5h 46m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/10

4:40 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$162

PhiladelphiaLas Vegas

PHL - LAS

PHLLAS

Philadelphia

Sun 2/2

9:53 pm-7:16 am

1 stop12h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/6

11:00 pm-11:56 am

1 stop9h 56m

$168

PhiladelphiaReno

PHL - RNO

PHLRNO

Philadelphia

Thu 5/15

10:50 pm-9:25 am

1 stop13h 35m

Reno

Mon 5/19

10:15 am-2:16 pm

1 stop25h 01m

$171

PhiladelphiaBurbank

PHL - BUR

PHLBUR

Philadelphia

Fri 1/10

6:15 am-6:27 pm

1 stop15h 12m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 1/13

12:04 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 21m

$175

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to California

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Philadelphia to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to California (average of $240). Flying from Philadelphia to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Philadelphia to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines from Philadelphia to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to California?

    Philadelphia (PHL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Philadelphia to California. It is only a 7.0 mi journey to Philadelphia (PHL) from Philadelphia’s city center.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to California flight route?

    The Philadelphia to California flight path was viewed by 122 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $61. Frontier flights start at $64 while deals on American Airlines start at $106 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Philadelphia to California?

    While some choose either Philadelphia - Los Angeles or Philadelphia - San Francisco, Philadelphia - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from Philadelphia to California.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to California?

    Consider China Southern (91%), Fiji Airways (90%) or Japan Airlines (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to California?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $51. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $127 on average our data indicates $1,130 when flying from Philadelphia to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to California (average of $240). Flying from Philadelphia to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Philadelphia to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$97Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$124Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$132Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$135Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$135Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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