Award flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles
Award space from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles
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AwardTool saw award space on 4 airport pairs between Philadelphia (PHL) and Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 7,400 points + $5.60 on PHL–LAX (JetBlue TrueBlue). Lowest business class: 32,500 miles + $5.60 on PHL–LAX (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on PHL–LAX (United MileagePlus).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 7,400 pts + $5.60
- PHL–LAX · TrueBlue
- Lowest premium economy
- 57,400 pts + $5.60
- PHL–LAX · SkyMiles
- Lowest business class
- 32,500 pts + $5.60
- PHL–LAX · AAdvantage · mixed cabin from 30,000 pts + $5.60 on PHL–LAX (MileagePlus)
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- PHL–LAX · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on PHL–LAX: 7,400 points + $5.60 with JetBlue TrueBlue. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on PHL–SNA. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 32,500 miles + $5.60, about 4.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles on points: 7,400 points + $5.60 with JetBlue TrueBlue on PHL–LAX (seen on 323 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue TrueBlueLowest observed | 7,400 pts + $5.60 | PHL–LAX | 323 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | PHL–LAX | 323 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | PHL–LAX | 323 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | PHL–LAX | 325 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | PHL–SNA | 10 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | PHL–LAX | 319 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported | PHL–LAX | 41 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.21 | PHL–LAX | 237 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,000 pts + $30.67 | PHL–LAX | 194 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | PHL–LAX | 207 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | PHL–LAX | 240 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | PHL–LAX | 175 |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $34.30 | PHL–LAX | 294 |
| GOL Smiles | 45,300 pts + taxes not reported | PHL–LAX | 25 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles on points: 57,400 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on PHL–LAX (seen on 274 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles on points: 32,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on PHL–LAX (seen on 320 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | PHL–LAX | 49 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 32,500 pts + $5.60 | PHL–LAX | 320 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | PHL–LAX | 228 |
| Etihad Guest | 45,000 pts + $55.58Mixed cabin | PHL–LAX | 181 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $34.18 | PHL–LAX | 2 |
| GOL Smiles | 96,800 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | PHL–ONT | 7 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on PHL–LAX (seen on 323 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | PHL–LAX | 323 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | PHL–LAX | 319 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.21Mixed cabin | PHL–LAX | 2 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | PHL–LAX | 325 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 50,100 pts + $5.60 | PHL–ONT | 12 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles at a glance
- From
- Philadelphia (PHL)
- To
- Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,351–2,396 miles (3,783–3,856 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Philadelphia (PHL) and Los Angeles, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 7,400 pts + $5.60TrueBlue · 323 dates | 57,400 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 274 dates | 30,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 49 dates · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 323 dates |
| Philadelphia (PHL) to Burbank (BUR) | 8,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 29 dates | — | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 29 dates |
| Philadelphia (PHL) to Orange County (SNA) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 42 dates | — | 43,600 pts + $5.60Qantas · 11 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 42 dates |
| Philadelphia (PHL) to Ontario (ONT) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 26 dates | — | 96,800 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 7 dates · Mixed cabin | 25,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 26 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles
- Economy: 7,400 points + $5.60 on Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) with JetBlue TrueBlue, which showed economy award space there on 323 dates.
- Premium Economy: 57,400 miles + $5.60 on Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed premium economy award space there on 274 dates.
- Business Class: 32,500 miles + $5.60 on Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 320 dates; mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on PHL–LAX (United MileagePlus).
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 323 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | PHL–LAX | JetBlue TrueBlue | 7,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | PHL–LAX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | PHL–LAX | Delta SkyMiles | 57,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PHL–LAX | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | PHL–LAX | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | PHL–SNA | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | PHL–LAX | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.21Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | PHL–LAX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 8,000 miles + $5.60 via American Airlines AAdvantage on PHL–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 323 dates (12 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 43,600 points + $5.60 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on PHL–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 93 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 32,500 miles + taxes vary via American Airlines AAdvantage on PHL–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 323 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 4 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 pts + $11.20 (12 dates)AAdvantage | 81,600 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)SkyMiles | 33,500 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,400 pts + $5.60 (30 dates)TrueBlue | 57,400 pts + $5.60 (28 dates)SkyMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (9 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 57,400 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 57,400 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)SkyMiles | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 76,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)SkyMiles | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Qantas | 28,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 79,800 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)SkyMiles | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 79,800 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)SkyMiles | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 76,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)SkyMiles | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 69,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 69,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 69,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)SkyMiles | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Qantas | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 Usually within 20 minutes; up to 48 hours | 5:3 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to GOL Smiles.
Questions about Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles?
In business class, PHL–LAX with 32,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on PHL–LAX (United MileagePlus). In economy, PHL–LAX with 7,400 points + $5.60 (JetBlue TrueBlue). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Philadelphia (PHL) and Los Angeles had award space?
PHL–LAX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), PHL–BUR (economy and first class), PHL–SNA (economy, business class and first class) and PHL–ONT (economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 7,400 points + $5.60 with JetBlue TrueBlue. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 10:25 UTC for a Dec 15, 2026 departure. JetBlue TrueBlue showed economy award space on 323 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:42 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 32,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 12:09 UTC for a Dec 4, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 320 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 10:53 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 30,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 323 dates, business class 320 dates, first class 323 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 237 dates, first class 2 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 325 dates, first class 325 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 10 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 323 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 323 dates, premium economy 274 dates, first class 12 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 294 dates, business class 181 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 25 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 7 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with TrueBlue (7,400 points + $5.60) to $34.30 with Etihad Guest (28,000 miles + $34.30); in business class from $5.60 with MileagePlus (30,000 miles + $5.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $55.58 with Etihad Guest (45,000 miles + $55.58 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 7,400 points + $5.60 with TrueBlue (30 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 32,500 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (31 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Dec 2026 departures from 30,000 miles + $5.60 with MileagePlus. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.