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$65+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to California

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Jan 22 — Jan 291
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$130
(Frontier)

One-way from

$65
(Frontier)
From Philadelphia to California
One-way flight from Philadelphia to California

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to California
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/228:00 amPHL - ONT
1 stop14h 09mFrontier
Wed 2/266:58 pmONT - PHL
1 stop12h 41mFrontier
Deal found 1/14$130
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/106:40 amPHL - BUR
1 stop7h 53mFrontier
Wed 3/2612:33 pmBUR - PHL
1 stop13h 37mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$130
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/116:15 amPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/1412:59 amLAS - PHL
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$147
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/118:47 pmPHL - LAS
1 stop13h 38mFrontier
Wed 2/127:31 pmLAS - PHL
1 stop13h 08mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$149
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 2/226:22 pmPHL - LAS
1 stop19h 14mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/289:19 pmLAS - PHL
1 stop17h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$152
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/203:19 pmPHL - LAX
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Tue 3/112:35 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop11h 49mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$155
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 2/111:02 amPHL - LAX
1 stop24h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sun 2/212:50 pmLAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/111:02 amPHL - LAX
1 stop9h 46mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/410:35 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop9h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$164
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/69:15 pmPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/106:00 amLAS - PHL
Nonstop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$169
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Tue 2/116:15 amPHL - OAK
1 stop8h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/185:10 amOAK - PHL
1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$170
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/236:45 pmPHL - RNO
1 stop27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/2910:15 amRNO - PHL
1 stop25h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$171
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Tue 3/187:30 pmPHL - BUR
1 stop14h 47mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/25:54 pmBUR - PHL
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/16$172

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 January 17, 2025.

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PhiladelphiaOntario

PHL - ONT

PHLONT

Philadelphia

Tue 3/11

7:45 am-3:04 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Ontario

Wed 3/26

2:43 pm-6:14 am

1 stop12h 31m

$130

PhiladelphiaLas Vegas

PHL - LAS

PHLLAS

Philadelphia

Mon 2/10

6:15 am-8:56 am

Nonstop5h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/15

9:19 am-6:39 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$146

PhiladelphiaLas Vegas

PHL - LAS

PHLLAS

Philadelphia

Sat 2/8

10:14 pm-9:16 am

1 stop14h 02m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 2/10

11:00 pm-11:16 am

1 stop9h 16m

$149

PhiladelphiaLas Vegas

PHL - LAS

PHLLAS

Philadelphia

Fri 2/28

9:35 pm-7:56 am

1 stop13h 21m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/4

1:57 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$154

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Fri 2/7

8:33 am-11:45 am

Nonstop6h 12m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/12

10:40 am-6:14 am

1 stop16h 34m

$155

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 2/1

11:02 am-8:16 am

1 stop24h 14m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/2

12:50 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$156

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sun 2/16

12:44 pm-12:27 am

1 stop14h 43m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/18

6:02 pm-6:14 am

1 stop9h 12m

$162

PhiladelphiaLas Vegas

PHL - LAS

PHLLAS

Philadelphia

Thu 2/6

9:15 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 2/10

6:00 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$169

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Tue 2/11

6:15 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 31m

Oakland

Tue 2/18

5:10 am-2:49 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$170

PhiladelphiaReno

PHL - RNO

PHLRNO

Philadelphia

Wed 4/23

6:45 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop27h 24m

Reno

Tue 4/29

10:15 am-2:16 pm

1 stop25h 01m

$171

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to California (average of $246). Flying from Philadelphia to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 January 17, 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

The most flights from PHL to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

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 January 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Southwest from Philadelphia to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

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.

8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

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.

8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

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.

8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

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.

7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

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.

7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

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.

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  • 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?

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $65. Spirit Airlines flights start at $78 while deals on American Airlines start at $141 one-way.

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

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

    Consider Qantas Airways (91%), China Southern (88%) or Fiji Airways (88%) 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 $64. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $136 on average our data indicates $1,156 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to California (average of $246). Flying from Philadelphia to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$97Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$123Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$130Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$135Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$137Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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