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Track This RouteOutbound
5 hours 30 minutes
Return
5 hours
Daily Flights
6-8
Airlines
4
Timezone note
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Philadelphia (Pacific vs Eastern Time).
About this route
Philadelphia to Los Angeles is a transcontinental route connecting the mid-Atlantic with the West Coast. American Airlines operates the most flights from its PHL hub, often using wide-body aircraft on peak departures. Delta, United, and Spirit add competition.
The 3-hour timezone shift means a morning Philly departure arrives in LA by early afternoon Pacific time. LAX is notoriously slow after landing — terminal congestion, long taxi times, and construction mean 20-30 minutes from touchdown to the curb is common.
How it works
Type the flight number for Philadelphia to Los Angeles.
Enter the mobile number where you want to receive the alert.
We track the flight and text you when they touch down in Los Angeles.
FAQ
About 5 hours 30 minutes westbound and 5 hours eastbound.
LA is 3 hours behind Philadelphia — Pacific vs Eastern Time.
American, Delta, United, and Spirit all operate this route.
Avoid waiting at arrivals. Get a text the moment their Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight touches down.
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