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Yes, conveniently for travelers there is an onsite hotel at Philadelphia International Airport. The Philadelphia Airport Marriott is directly connected to Philadelphia International Airport, making it ideal for travelers arriving late at night, whether it is due to a delay or other factors. Additionally, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Airport and Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport are just adjacent to the airport and offer free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Airlines such as Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines all offer direct flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. There are also one-stop flights available via airlines such as United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. Common layover cities on such one-stop flights include Denver, Atlanta, and Chicago.

Downtown Philadelphia is a breeze to reach from Philadelphia International Airport, thanks to the Airport Regional Rail Line train service. Trains run every half-hour, with stops at the airport’s various terminals and throughout the city on the way to the city center.

Philadelphia International Airport is a very pet-friendly airport, with eight designated “Pet Ports” located across each of the airport’s terminals. There are also seven more additional outdoor pet relief areas with four in the Departures area and three in the Arrivals area of the airport.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Los Angeles and Philadelphia.

Flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $417 return via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared with $863 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $86–$172 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) – 11% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Los Angeles to Philadelphia route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $794 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $950, a difference of $156. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Philadelphia route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 45 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Philadelphia flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Night flights for 28%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Rittenhouse Square is one of the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 00:59 and lands at 06:13
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 05:13.

The flight takes about 5h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of $831. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia takes 5h 14m, covering 6,202 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $674 to $5,730. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $337, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 19m, compared to 7h 27m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 7h 39m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $48 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Return flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia range from $644 to $995, with an average of $831 over the past 12 months. Anything below $644 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Philadelphia flights:

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue