Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 55 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,402-mile flight takes about 5h 47m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,402 mi · 3,866 km
- Flight time
- 5h 47m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying PHL to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 54 | Airbus A321, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | 370,711 | 5h 47m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A321 | 11,553 | 5h 52m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PHL to LAX flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:17am and the last at 10:05pm. 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 1035American Airlines | 7:17am | 9:59am | 31 | 95% |
| AA 824American Airlines | 9:47am | 12:30pm | 31 | 85% |
| AA 2408American Airlines | 11:14am | 1:57pm | 31 | 82% |
| AA 2031American Airlines | 1:22pm | 4:05pm | 4 | 76% |
| AA 2944American Airlines | 2:08pm | 4:51pm | 27 | 68% |
| AA 798American Airlines | 3:35pm | 6:20pm | 4 | 77% |
| AA 1451American Airlines | 3:37pm | 6:20pm | 20 | 74% |
| AA 1528American Airlines | 5:39pm | 8:24pm | 27 | 69% |
| AA 1284American Airlines | 6:01pm | 8:45pm | 4 | 47% |
| AA 1956American Airlines | 7:45pm | 10:45pm | 27 | 70% |
| AA 2197American Airlines | 7:52pm | 10:55pm | 4 | 50% |
| AA 3235American Airlines | 9:55pm | 12:57am | 12 | 76% |
| AA 738American Airlines | 10:05pm | 12:50am | 4 | 61% |
Is PHL to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 2,380 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (91%), those around 7pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,335 | 78% | 16 min | 1.6% |
| Frontier Airlines | 44 | 75% | 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 145 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 205 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 225 | 86% | |
| 9am to 10am | 135 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 217 | 86% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 149 | 76% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 160 | 79% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 181 | 76% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 263 | 80% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 181 | 73% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 125 | 68% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 233 | 63% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 80 | 71% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 251 | 42,347 | |
| September 2025 | 211 | 33,445 | |
| October 2025 | 243 | 38,595 | |
| November 2025 | 168 | 26,834 | |
| December 2025 | 173 | 30,106 | |
| January 2026 | 144 | 22,460 | |
| February 2026 | 132 | 19,996 | |
| March 2026 | 153 | 25,299 | |
| April 2026 | 198 | 29,220 | |
| May 2026 | 225 | 34,077 | |
| June 2026 | 230 | 36,780 | |
| July 2026 | 242 | 43,227 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.