Cheap flights Los Angeles (LAX) to Philadelphia (PHL)
Los Angeles to Philadelphia is a 2818-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | LAX → PHL | $570 | $128 | $698 |
| Cheapest combo | BUR → PHL | $604 | $88 | $691 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$7. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to PHL | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $101 | $570 | $671 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $61 | $604 | $665 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $71 | $631 | $702 |
Arrival airports near Philadelphia
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHL — Philadelphia | 8.2 mi / 12m | $27 | $570 | $597 |
| TTN — Trenton | 34.7 mi / 40m | $84 | $602 | $685 |
| ACY — Atlantic City | 54.4 mi / 54m | $126 | $633 | $759 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 2818 miles, 1d 23h, and an estimated $495 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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