Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from £82

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Los Angeles are usually found in September or January, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£140

One-way from

£82

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£273

Good round-trip deal

£188 or less

Good one-way deal

£114 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 2/12-5/12
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 45m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 29/1
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 26m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£16 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Tue 2/1221:15EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/1209:39LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/10£140
Mon 3/1112:04EWR - LAX
1 stop14h 55mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/1101:20LAX - EWR
1 stop13h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/10£141
Mon 3/1121:18EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/1105:30LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/10£142
Mon 10/1116:59EWR - LAX
3 stops28h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sat 15/1105:30LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/10£147
Sat 8/1112:04EWR - LAX
1 stop14h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/1101:20LAX - EWR
1 stop13h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/10£147
Wed 5/1111:29JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mFrontier
Wed 5/1119:23LAX - JFK
1 stop13h 36mFrontier
Deal found 16/10£150
Mon 3/1118:45EWR - LAX
2 stops31h 19mSpirit Airlines
Thu 13/1106:10LAX - EWR
1 stop7h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/10£152
Sat 15/1111:29JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mFrontier
Tue 18/1120:51LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 38mFrontier
Deal found 15/10£157
Wed 22/1009:59LGA - LAX
1 stop25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1013:53LAX - LGA
1 stop29h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10£157
Sat 15/1106:00EWR - LAX
1 stop9h 28mFrontier
Tue 18/1113:23LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Deal found 16/10£158
Sat 15/1106:21LGA - LAX
1 stop9h 07mFrontier
Tue 18/1107:00LAX - LGA
1 stop12h 00mFrontier
Deal found 16/10£158
Tue 4/1111:54EWR - LAX
1 stop14h 10mSpirit Airlines
Fri 14/1101:20LAX - EWR
2 stops15h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/10£160

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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New York

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 16/12

06:00-09:00

Nonstop6h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 24/12

16:30-00:45

Nonstop5h 15m

£169

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/12

11:00-14:17

Nonstop6h 17m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/12

23:35-07:58

Nonstop5h 23m

£169

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/11

11:30-14:45

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 17/11

23:55-08:20

Nonstop5h 25m

£169

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 13/11

19:30-22:55

Nonstop6h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 17/11

21:55-06:00

Nonstop5h 05m

£169

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/12

21:45-01:10

Nonstop6h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/12

14:15-22:36

Nonstop5h 21m

£169

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/12

21:15-00:38

Nonstop6h 23m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/12

13:30-21:50

Nonstop5h 20m

£169

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/1

15:40-19:10

Nonstop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/2

09:10-17:45

Nonstop5h 35m

£169

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/1

08:00-11:25

Nonstop6h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

08:00-16:20

Nonstop5h 20m

£169

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 16/1

17:00-20:30

Nonstop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 20/1

07:45-16:10

Nonstop5h 25m

£169

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/12

11:00-14:17

Nonstop6h 17m

Los Angeles

Sat 13/12

20:25-04:39

Nonstop5h 14m

£169

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 66 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of £67). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of £136). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New York to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 12 October 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (210 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (116 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 17 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, andJetBlue from New York to Los Angeles. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from New York?

    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Los Angeles. You should not have trouble finding flights to Los Angeles from New York; the airport handles an average of 168 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Los Angeles airport from New York. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Los Angeles’s city center.

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

    Departing from New York to Los Angeles will take you 6h. The distance between New York and Los Angeles is about 2447 mi. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Frontier, at £102, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Delta and Spirit Airlines. Frontier is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £84. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Los Angeles for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Los Angeles?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Los Angeles?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Los Angeles are Japan Airlines (93%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (93%) and Singapore Airlines (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    On average you can expect to pay £326 for a flight from New York to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is £82 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at £157.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of £67). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of £136). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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FrontierCheapest£102Average£200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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