United States · 2,396 miles (3,856 km)

Los Angeles (LAX) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Philadelphia (PHL): American Airlines. The two airports are 2,396 miles (3,856 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 63 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kansas City, Indianapolis and Columbus and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from LAX to PHL

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book LAX to PHL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

LAX to PHL with one stop

63 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more, then American Airlines
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    Southwest Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Middletown (MDT)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
    Breeze Airways logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Saint Louis (STL)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
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    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
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  • Via Omaha (OMA)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    +2
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
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  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Des Moines (DSM)American Airlines the whole way
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    Allegiant Air logo
  • Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
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See all 63 in Routes

LAX to PHL: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to PHL?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Philadelphia (PHL).

How far is Los Angeles from Philadelphia by plane?

Los Angeles (LAX) and Philadelphia (PHL) 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 LAX to PHL 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.

How many miles does LAX to PHL cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for LAX to PHL with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Los Angeles and Philadelphia?

The most direct connections are through Kansas City (MCI), Indianapolis (IND), Columbus (CMH), Middletown (MDT) and Pittsburgh (PIT). On 44 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Indianapolis.

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.