Los Angeles (LAX) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, with about 55 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,402-mile flight takes about 5h 3m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,402 mi · 3,866 km
- Flight time
- 5h 3m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying LAX to PHL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 55 | Airbus A321, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | 378,383 | 5h 3m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A321 | 12,141 | 5h 10m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LAX to PHL flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:05am and the last at 11:51pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 1451American Airlines | 6:05am | 2:26pm | 24 | 87% |
| AA 1151American Airlines | 7:02am | 3:24pm | 4 | 87% |
| AA 2222American Airlines | 7:05am | 3:21pm | 27 | 82% |
| AA 1918American Airlines | 8:00am | 4:20pm | 27 | 85% |
| AA 1528American Airlines | 8:05am | 4:28pm | 4 | 83% |
| AA 738American Airlines | 10:12am | 6:34pm | 27 | 71% |
| AA 3164American Airlines | 10:16am | 6:41pm | 4 | 75% |
| AA 2148American Airlines | 11:46am | 8:09pm | 27 | 69% |
| AA 3319American Airlines | 12:18pm | 8:40pm | 4 | 72% |
| AA 513American Airlines | 3:30pm | 11:48pm | 16 | 67% |
| AA 3276American Airlines | 10:47pm | 7:04am | 31 | 68% |
| AA 2758American Airlines | 11:42pm | 7:57am | 4 | 85% |
| AA 2010American Airlines | 11:51pm | 8:08am | 27 | 80% |
Is LAX to PHL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 2,372 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (89%), those around 9am the least (68%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,328 | 80% | 16 min | 1.7% |
| Frontier Airlines | 44 | 59% | 26 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am to 1am | 72 | 86% | |
| 1am to 2am | 54 | 74% | |
| 6am to 7am | 280 | 88% | |
| 7am to 8am | 200 | 89% | |
| 8am to 9am | 146 | 82% | |
| 9am to 10am | 125 | 68% | |
| 10am to 11am | 147 | 77% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 134 | 76% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 220 | 74% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 87 | 78% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 240 | 72% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 62 | 82% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 103 | 81% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 168 | 74% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 333 | 83% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 252 | 44,617 | |
| September 2025 | 208 | 32,666 | |
| October 2025 | 244 | 37,416 | |
| November 2025 | 168 | 28,585 | |
| December 2025 | 171 | 28,547 | |
| January 2026 | 145 | 22,863 | |
| February 2026 | 133 | 20,385 | |
| March 2026 | 154 | 26,870 | |
| April 2026 | 198 | 30,991 | |
| May 2026 | 223 | 34,738 | |
| June 2026 | 233 | 41,202 | |
| July 2026 | 250 | 43,229 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.