Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from £139

NYC — LAX
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Los Angeles are usually found in January or February, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles

Thu 10/1214:29 -
1 stop11h 37m
Thu 17/1207:25 -
1 stop11h 13m
Deal found 25/10£285
Mon 23/1107:00 -
Nonstop6h 15m
Mon 7/1215:40 -
Nonstop5h 15m
Deal found 28/10£286
Thu 10/1218:35 -
1 stop8h 20m
Thu 17/1205:30 -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 26/10£286
Tue 17/1106:00 -
1 stop9h 32m
Mon 7/1206:05 -
Nonstop5h 20m
Deal found 28/10£286
Wed 9/1209:30 -
1 stop8h 40m
Wed 16/1207:40 -
1 stop10h 15m
Deal found 25/10£286
Thu 17/1216:30 -
1 stop10h 29m
Tue 5/106:00 -
Nonstop5h 17m
Deal found 28/10£287
Thu 26/1110:59 -
1 stop8h 50m
Mon 7/1206:00 -
1 stop6h 52m
Deal found 29/10£287
Tue 17/1109:00 -
Nonstop6h 16m
Thu 3/1212:45 -
Nonstop5h 14m
Deal found 29/10£288
Fri 13/1106:30 -
1 stop14h 23m
Mon 16/1100:26 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 27/10£288
Thu 19/1112:30 -
1 stop8h 40m
Wed 25/1121:45 -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 28/10£289
Tue 10/1106:00 -
1 stop9h 32m
Thu 3/1208:00 -
Nonstop5h 23m
Deal found 27/10£290
Wed 18/1106:40 -
1 stop8h 50m
Sun 22/1105:30 -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 29/10£290

Find flight deals from New York to Los Angeles

Round-trip from

£284

One-way from

£139

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£355

Good round-trip deal

£382 or less

Good one-way deal

£171 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 26/1-17/2
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 35m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 19/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 16m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles.

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New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 30/1

09:30-17:34

1 stop11h 04m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£142

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR Newark - LAX Los Angeles

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 24/11

15:30-18:45

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£153

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR Newark - LAX Los Angeles

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 4/12

14:59-20:30

1 stop8h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£153

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 16/2

09:30-18:29

1 stop11h 59m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£153

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR Newark - LAX Los Angeles

EWRLAX

Newark

Sun 14/2

08:30-11:40

Nonstop6h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£161

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/11

09:00-12:16

Nonstop6h 16m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£161

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR Newark - LAX Los Angeles

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 20/11

18:29-21:49

Nonstop6h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£161
Fastest return journey

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR Newark - LAX Los Angeles

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 23/11

16:15-19:16

Nonstop6h 01m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£161

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA New York LaGuardia - LAX Los Angeles

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Fri 16/4

06:00-13:45

1 stop10h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£165

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA New York LaGuardia - LAX Los Angeles

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Fri 2/4

14:55-20:31

1 stop8h 36m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£169

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of £232). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of £367). 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?

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 evening could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New York to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £255 and £436 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £284 on Delta (26 Jan–17 Feb).

How often are flights from New York to Los Angeles delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between New York and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 197 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 84 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 day to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,JetBlue, andAmerican Airlines 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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

  • 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 76 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 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 14m. The distance between New York and Los Angeles is about 2447 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    JetBlue, at £62, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include American Airlines and Delta. JetBlue is currently priced 81% 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 United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £70. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Los Angeles for a low price.

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    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Los Angeles are China Southern (86%), Air Tahiti Nui (84%) and Qatar Airways (84%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £419 for a flight from New York to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is £152 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at £304.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of £232). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of £367). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles

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JetBlueCheapest£62Average£316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest£104Average£432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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