Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX): American Airlines. The two airports are 2,396 miles (3,856 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 62 ways to fly it with one stop, through Columbus, Indianapolis and Kansas City and more.
How many miles PHL to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 17,500 | $25.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 28,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PHL to LAX
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book PHL to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
PHL to LAX with one stop
62 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines the whole way
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- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Kansas City (MCI)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
- Via Middletown (MDT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+3 - Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Omaha (OMA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more the whole way+1+2
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Des Moines (DSM)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
PHL to LAX: common questions
How many miles does PHL to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (13,000), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (16,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PHL to LAX?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Philadelphia from Los Angeles by plane?
Philadelphia (PHL) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 2,396 miles (3,856 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PHL to LAX award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Philadelphia and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Columbus (CMH), Indianapolis (IND), Kansas City (MCI), Middletown (MDT) and Pittsburgh (PIT). On 44 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Columbus.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.