PhiladelphiatoLos AngelesFlight Time
PHL–LAX · Nonstop
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport).
The nonstop flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 4h 58m on average, covering about 2,396 miles. Across 3 flights we tracked, the fastest was 4h 57m and the slowest 4h 59m. The current schedule below is the better source for planned airline frequency.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4h 58m | 2,396 mi | Nonstop | 4h 57m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Philadelphia to Los Angeles
American Airlines operates 8/day flights from PHL to LAX.
- First departure
- 07:00
- Last departure
- 21:59
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 11
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 8/day | Airbus A320 family | 07:0008:3009:46 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 3 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 4h 58m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 4h 57m and the slowest 4h 59m.
How far is Philadelphia from Los Angeles?
Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 2,396 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
Yes. American Airlines flies nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 8/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
American Airlines flies nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX).
What aircraft fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
The PHL–LAX route is flown with Airbus A320 family.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Philadelphia
- EWR - NewarkNewark Liberty International Airport · 80 mi from PHLFlights from EWR
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 90 mi from PHLFlights from BWI
- JFK - New YorkJohn F Kennedy International Airport · 94 mi from PHLFlights from JFK
Near Los Angeles
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 18 mi from LAXFlights to BUR
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 36 mi from LAXFlights to SNA
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 47 mi from LAXFlights to ONT