Flights New York City — Los Angeles

Cheap flights New York City — Los Angeles

Below you can see the best deals on flights New York City — Los Angeles for upcoming dates. Direct and connecting flights from various airlines — compare prices and choose the right ticket.

The lowest price for the next 2 months is on 12 August, from AED 623.

Top 10 cheap flights New York City — Los Angeles

Direct flights New York City — Los Angeles

Direct flight options for New York City — Los Angeles with no stopovers on upcoming dates. A direct flight is faster and more convenient — especially when travelling with luggage or children.

The fastest direct flight takes around 3 h.

Top 10 direct flights New York City — Los Angeles

About the New York City — Los Angeles flight

On this page, you can find and purchase flights from New York to Los Angeles. Covering a distance of 3,944 km, this route is one of the most popular in the country, offering passengers a choice of approximately 300 weekly flights.

Regular flights on this route are operated by airlines such as United Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta Air Lines. Ticket prices are dynamic, so we recommend using the price chart and checking in advance how to get to the airport of departure and how to get from the airport to your destination.

Return route:return route: flights Los Angeles → New York City

Flight schedule New York City — Los Angeles

The table shows direct flights New York City → Los Angeles on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 5 h 37 min. Regular flights are operated by JetBlue, Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. Departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport airports, arrivals at Los Angeles International Airport and Ontario International Airport.

For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.

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Flight ticket prices by day: New York City — Los Angeles

Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for New York City — Los Angeles by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 447 in F, and the most expensive are around AED 1,751 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.

Prices by month

New York City → Los Angeles, average one-way price

Month	Average price	Level	Month	Average price	Level	Month	Average price	Level
Jan	AED 770	low	May	AED 921	medium	Sep	AED 901	medium
Feb	AED 790	low	Jun	AED 1,027	high	Oct	AED 835	low
Mar	AED 941	high	Jul	AED 1,072	high	Nov	AED 876	medium
Apr	AED 901	medium	Aug	AED 1,047	high	Dec	AED 1,027	high

Some values are estimated based on seasonality.

When to fly

According to meteorological data, the warmest weather in Los Angeles is in August, when temperatures reach 32°C. The rainiest and coolest period is February and March, with March seeing the highest rainfall — up to 100.56 mm.

The lowest flight prices from New York are recorded in September, starting AED 447. Prices peak in May, when airfares increase significantly, starting AED 1,751, making it the most expensive month to plan your trip.

The best time to buy tickets to Los Angeles is in September or October: during this period, the air temperature remains comfortable (27–30°C) while fares are at their most favorable. You should avoid flying in late spring if your goal is to save as much as possible on your journey.

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How to get the best deal on a New York City — Los Angeles ticket

Choose alternative airports: When searching for flights from New York, check departures not only from JFK but also from Newark or LaGuardia, as the price difference can be significant.
Monitor seasonality: The lowest ticket prices for this route (starting AED 447) are typically available in September, so booking for early autumn will help you save.
Consider low-cost carrier rules: Airlines like Frontier often offer budget fares but charge for carry-on luggage, which is important to consider when comparing with offers from United or Delta.
Book in advance: Despite the high frequency of flights (~300 per week), it is recommended to book the best deals for direct flights to Los Angeles 4–6 weeks before your trip.

Airlines

About 20 airlines operate on the New York — Los Angeles route, with the main carriers being United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue. Most of them offer direct non-stop flights, providing a high frequency of departures throughout the day — averaging about 300 flights per week. You will find detailed schedules, route options, and flight days for specific airlines in the list below.

JetBlueB6
67x/week
WebsiteFleet: 30742.5M pax/year
- Direct flight JFK → LAX48x/week
  Duration
  6h 2m
  Days
  un,MonS
- Direct flight EWR → LAX14x/week
  Duration
  5h 50m
  Days
  un,MonS
- Direct flight JFK → ONT5x/week
22.3%Open →
DeltaDL
50x/week
WebsiteFleet: 986190M pax/year
- Direct flight JFK → LAX50x/week
  Duration
  6h 6m
  Days
  un,MonS
16.7%Open →
American AirlinesAA
47x/week
WebsiteFleet: 965211M pax/year
- Direct flight JFK → LAX47x/week
  Duration
  6h 16m
  Days
  un,MonS
15.7%Open →
United AirlinesUA
39x/week
WebsiteFleet: 956165M pax/year
- Direct flight EWR → LAX39x/week
  Duration
  5h 52m
  Days
  un,MonS
- Direct flight LGA → LAX1x/week
  Duration
  11h 12m
  Days
  un,MonS
13.0%Open →
Hawaiian AirlinesHA
27x/week
WebsiteFleet: 7511M pax/year
- Direct flight EWR → LAX23x/week
- Direct flight JFK → LAX4x/week
9.0%Open →
LOT Polish AirlinesLO
14x/week
WebsiteFleet: 8610.7M pax/year
- Direct flight JFK → LAX14x/week
  Duration
  5h 59m
  Days
  un,MonS
- Direct flight EWR → LAX1x/week
  Duration
  3h
  Days
  un,MonS
4.8%Open →
Spirit AirlinesNK
13x/week
WebsiteFleet: 20544.1M pax/year
- Direct flight EWR → LAX13x/week
  Duration
  6h 19m
  Days
  un,MonS
4.2%Open →
Frontier AirlinesF9
7x/week
WebsiteFleet: 15329M pax/year
- Direct flight JFK → LAX7x/week
2.3%Open →
Alaska AirlinesAS
5x/week
WebsiteFleet: 31545M pax/year
- Direct flight EWR → LAX5x/week
  Duration
  6h 11m
  Days
  un,MonS
1.6%Open →
Virgin AustraliaVA
3x/week
WebsiteFleet: 9231M pax/year
- Direct flight EWR → LAX3x/week
  Duration
  3h
  Days
  un,MonS
0.9%Open →
Air New ZealandNZ
3x/week
WebsiteFleet: 10816M pax/year
- Direct flight EWR → LAX3x/week
  Duration
  3h
  Days
  un,MonS
0.9%Open →
Royal Air MarocAT
2x/week
WebsiteFleet: 507.5M pax/year
- Direct flight JFK → LAX2x/week
  Duration
  9h
  Days
  un,MonS
0.8%Open →

Cities and airports on the New York City — Los Angeles route

Flights New York City — Los Angeles depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Westchester County Airport and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport and Ontario International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.

Departure

New York City

NYC

United States

About the city How to get there Weather All about the country United States

Arrival

Los Angeles

LAX

United States

About the city How to get there Weather All about the country United States

Departure airports

John F. Kennedy International AirportJFK
About the airport
Newark Liberty International AirportEWR
About the airport
LaGuardia AirportLGA
About the airport
Westchester County AirportHPN
About the airport
New York Skyports Seaplane BaseNYS
About the airport

Arrival airports

Los Angeles International AirportLAX
About the airport
Ontario International AirportONT
About the airport

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Frequently asked questions about the New York City — Los Angeles flight

How long is the flight from New York to Los Angeles?

The average travel time on a direct flight is about 4 hours and 40 minutes, considering the distance between the cities is 3,944 km.

Which airlines fly this route?

Flights are operated by more than 20 carriers, including major operators such as Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue.

Are there direct flights?

Yes, there is a large number of direct flights available for this route: approximately 300 departures are made weekly from various New York airports.

Which airport does the flight arrive at?

Most flights arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which is the primary hub for this route.

How much is the cheapest ticket?

Ticket prices are constantly changing depending on demand and booking time. You can always check the current minimum for specific dates in the low-price calendar on this page.

Where else you can fly from New York City

Washington, D.C.∙21 July

AED 285

Fort Lauderdale∙30 June

Where else you can fly to Los Angeles from

San Francisco∙22 July

San Jose del Cabo∙7 July

AED 794

Paris∙2 July

AED 2,045

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