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September 9 - September 22
JFK - Los Angeles
$214
$243
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September 8 - September 15
JFK - Los Angeles
$234
$243
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October 6 - October 14
JFK - Los Angeles
$244
$243
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September 9 - September 23
EWR - Los Angeles
$180
$244
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October 6 - October 20
JFK - Los Angeles
$231
$244
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November 11 - November 17
JFK - Los Angeles
$266
$244
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September 15 - September 22
JFK - Los Angeles
$238
$248
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December 2 - December 9
EWR - Los Angeles
$322
$251
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September 23 - September 30
JFK - Los Angeles
$253
$252
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September 15 - September 29
JFK - Los Angeles
$217
$252
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Insights for flights from New York to Los Angeles
How much is a round trip from New York to Los Angeles
Regular price: $179 - $464
Prices for flights from New York to Los Angeles are currently within the regular range.
Regular prices for flights from New York to Los Angeles typically range from $179 to $464. The current lowest deal is $243 with JetBlue Airways, for travel from Sep 9 to Sep 22.
now $243
Low $179
High $464
The cheapest time to fly from New York to Los Angeles
The cheapest month to fly from NYC to LAX is January, with a median price of $199. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $8594. Prices are generally lower from January to November.
January
Flights from $199
March
Flights from $8,594
Direct flights from New York to Los Angeles
JetBlue Airways
Last-minute flights going from New York to Los Angeles
Fri, Aug 7
JFK - Los Angeles
New York (JFK) - Los Angeles (LAX)
JetBlue Airways
$416
$323
One-way
Tue, Aug 11
JFK - Los Angeles
New York (JFK) - Los Angeles (LAX)
JetBlue Airways
$409
$294
One-way
Mon, Aug 17
JFK - Los Angeles
New York (JFK) - Los Angeles (LAX)
American Airlines
$414
$315
One-way
Mon, Aug 17
JFK - Los Angeles
New York (JFK) - Los Angeles (LAX)
American Airlines
$415
$323
One-way
Tue, Aug 18
EWR - Los Angeles
New York (EWR) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Deutsche Luft Hansa
$297
$257
One-way
Tue, Aug 18
JFK - Los Angeles
New York (JFK) - Los Angeles (LAX)
American Airlines
$370
$286
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Los Angeles
Dec 9 - Dec 16
$509 → $300
41%
Dec 10 - Dec 14
$515 → $308
40%
Dec 8 - Dec 15
$458 → $255
44%
Dec 5 - Dec 8
$465 → $280
40%
Popular Airports to fly from New York to Los Angeles
New York - Los Angeles route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares for NYC to LAX are above the typical level, with a median price of $513.
📅 Best time to fly
January is historically the cheapest month
Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from NYC to LAX, with a median price of $199.
⏱️ Flight duration
Typically 14h 10m with connections
Flights from NYC to LAX typically take 14h 10m with 2 stopovers, as 40.7% are direct.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Frequent deals are available daily
Deals for flights from NYC to LAX are frequent, with over 1 deal available per day.
🏆 Airline highlight
JetBlue Airways offers direct flights
JetBlue Airways is one airline that offers direct flights from New York to Los Angeles.
🎯 Booking tip
Consider flying in January for better prices
Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $199, making it a good month to book.
New York main airports to depart from
John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport offers flights to Los Angeles, often at competitive prices for your trip.
📍 ~20 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$243
LaGuardia (LGA)
LaGuardia Airport provides a convenient option for flights from New York to Los Angeles.
📍 ~10 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$271
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
New York Stewart International Airport is an alternative for flights to Los Angeles from the wider New York area.
📍 ~80 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$339
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport is another major gateway for flights from New York to Los Angeles.
📍 ~20 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$251
Los Angeles main airports to arrive at
Los Angeles International (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from New York to Los Angeles.
📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$243
Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative
Hollywood Burbank (BUR)
Hollywood Burbank is a convenient alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, often with faster security.
📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$202
John Wayne (SNA)
John Wayne is the primary airport for Orange County, offering extensive domestic service and premium cabin availability.
📍 ~60 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$234
Long Beach (LGB)
Long Beach is easier to navigate and less crowded than LAX, close to South Los Angeles and Long Beach.
📍 ~35 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$299
Ontario International (ONT)
Ontario International is a major alternative for the Inland Empire and Eastern Los Angeles, handling wide-body aircraft.
📍 ~65 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$181
San Diego International (SAN)
San Diego International is a major international hub, a robust backup option for specific long-haul or domestic routes.
📍 ~180 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$211
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