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Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from £64

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Los Angeles are usually found in September or January, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£139

One-way from

£64

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£305

Good round-trip deal

£154 or less

Good one-way deal

£103 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 28/4-1/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 38m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 6/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 51m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£7 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles.
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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 2 April 2025.

Mon 28/413:42EWR - LAX
1 stop13h 13mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/521:25LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/4£139
Tue 29/406:00LGA - LAX
2 stops28h 36mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/508:31LAX - LGA
3 stops34h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/4£156
Mon 12/511:30JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mFrontier
Mon 12/520:50LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mFrontier
Deal found 2/4£166
Wed 18/607:52EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/614:34LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£180
Thu 12/621:59JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 16mJetBlue
Tue 17/622:00LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 31/3£183
Sat 3/509:15EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 50mJetBlue
Sat 10/522:20LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 1/4£183
Thu 24/421:10JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mDelta
Tue 29/422:50LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 2/4£183
Tue 15/416:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 21mAlaska Airlines
Tue 29/422:21LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/4£186
Tue 22/407:59EWR - LAX
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 26/406:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4£191
Tue 29/406:00LGA - LAX
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/500:59LAX - LGA
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4£198
Tue 22/409:54EWR - LAX
1 stop8h 57mDelta
Sat 26/423:40LAX - EWR
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Deal found 2/4£199
Wed 28/519:00LGA - LAX
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Wed 4/611:47LAX - LGA
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/4£199

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 28/4

13:42-23:55

1 stop13h 13m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/5

21:25-05:50

Nonstop5h 25m

£139

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Tue 29/4

06:00-07:36

2 stops28h 36m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/5

08:31-22:00

3 stops34h 29m

£156

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/5

11:30-14:41

Nonstop6h 11m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/5

20:50-05:30

Nonstop5h 40m

£166

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 18/6

07:52-10:46

Nonstop5h 54m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/6

14:34-22:55

Nonstop5h 21m

£180

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/6

21:59-01:15

Nonstop6h 16m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/6

22:00-06:30

Nonstop5h 30m

£183

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 24/4

21:10-00:38

Nonstop6h 28m

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

22:50-07:18

Nonstop5h 28m

£183

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 3/5

09:15-12:05

Nonstop5h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 13/5

22:20-06:48

Nonstop5h 28m

£183

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 15/4

16:00-19:21

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

22:21-06:30

Nonstop5h 09m

£186

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 22/4

07:59-12:56

1 stop7h 57m

Los Angeles

Sat 26/4

06:00-14:28

Nonstop5h 28m

£191

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Tue 29/4

06:00-11:15

1 stop8h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

00:59-11:26

1 stop7h 27m

£198

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 28 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 83 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 2 April 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 at midday could potentially save you up to 49% 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 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday 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 2 April 2025.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Tuesday (204 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (49 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 2 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New York to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 128 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.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at £139, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Frontier and JetBlue. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 53% 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £64. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, 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 KLM (96%), LATAM Airlines (92%) and Korean Air (91%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £651 for a flight from New York to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is £103 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at £183.

  • 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 £575). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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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