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Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from £52

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
NYC — LAX
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

The best prices from New York to Los Angeles are usually found in September or January, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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 16 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

£431

One-way from

£126
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop
From New York (NYC) to Los Angeles
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles

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

Users have found that flying from New York to Los Angeles on a Tuesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 16 days in advance to save up to 73% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 16 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from New York to Los Angeles 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £325, or £454 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from New York. Users have commonly found prices around £289 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £104. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Los Angeles (NYC - 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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from New York to Los Angeles

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between New York and Los Angeles. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Consider these cheap Spirit Airlines flights we've found departing from New York to Los Angeles. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Wed 21/819:45EWR - LAX
1 stop8h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 27/821:33LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/5£166
Tue 16/706:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mSpirit Airlines
Wed 24/711:15LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£168
Mon 3/619:00EWR - LAX
1 stop17h 42mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/621:51LAX - EWR
1 stop16h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/5£174
Mon 3/616:36EWR - LAX
2 stops20h 06mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/621:51LAX - EWR
1 stop16h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/5£179
Tue 4/621:25LGA - LAX
1 stop13h 05mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/600:45LAX - LGA
1 stop14h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/5£181
Fri 7/621:26LGA - LAX
1 stop13h 04mSpirit Airlines
Sun 16/621:51LAX - LGA
1 stop12h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/5£181
Wed 21/806:55EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mSpirit Airlines
Tue 27/821:33LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/5£183
Tue 16/706:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mSpirit Airlines
Wed 24/721:15LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£184
Tue 4/606:30LGA - LAX
2 stops12h 52mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/600:45LAX - LGA
2 stops17h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/5£188
  • Spirit Airlines is one of the most popular airlines used for those travelling from New York to Los Angeles. Flights on this route from Spirit Airlines typically cost £456.31 RT, a price that is 36% cheaper than the average New York to Los Angeles flight. The cheapest flight found was £139 RT. When travelling from New York to Los Angeles on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Los Angeles Airport. When flying from New York to Los Angeles, Spirit Airlines flights are 8% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from New York to Los Angeles

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between New York and Los Angeles. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Alaska Airlines flights we've found from New York to Los Angeles. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Wed 5/607:30EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 57mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/621:30LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/5£200
Tue 3/919:59EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 57mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/908:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/5£203
Tue 22/1007:30EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/1117:32LAX - EWR
1 stop10h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/5£210
Sat 8/616:35EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/621:30LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/5£212
Tue 3/919:59EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 57mAlaska Airlines
Fri 6/921:20LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/5£218
Tue 3/907:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 55mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/908:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/5£219
Mon 7/1017:42EWR - LAX
1 stop9h 17mAlaska Airlines
Wed 16/1010:30LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/5£226
Wed 14/807:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 28/806:00LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/5£227
Tue 8/1016:59EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mAlaska Airlines
Tue 22/1021:07LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/5£230
  • Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines used for those travelling from New York to Los Angeles. Flights from Alaska Airlines travelling this route typically cost £616.42 RT. This price is typically 32% more expensive than other airlines that offer New York to Los Angeles flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was £397. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is the most common New York airport to take off from when flying to Los Angeles. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Los Angeles. When flying from New York to Los Angeles, Alaska Airlines flights are 8% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap New York to Los Angeles flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from New York to Los Angeles specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Prices were last updated on 16 May 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from New York to Los Angeles in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 13/613:55LGA - LAX
1 stop14h 04mSpirit Airlines
Fri 14/600:45LAX - LGA
1 stop14h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£195
Thu 13/610:09EWR - LAX
2 stops11h 12mSpirit Airlines
Sat 15/621:34LAX - EWR
1 stop15h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£200
Thu 13/606:50EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mSpirit Airlines
Sat 15/621:34LAX - EWR
1 stop15h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£211
Sat 8/616:35EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/621:30LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/5£212
Thu 13/608:36LGA - LAX
2 stops14h 15mSpirit Airlines
Sat 15/608:20LAX - LGA
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£217
Thu 13/614:48EWR - LAX
2 stops21h 12mSpirit Airlines
Sat 15/615:55LAX - EWR
2 stops19h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£232
Sat 8/607:15EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 57mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/621:30LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/5£235
Thu 30/507:40JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 10mJetBlue
Thu 30/514:10LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Deal found 16/5£236
Fri 21/609:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop5h 58mJetBlue
Fri 21/616:20LAX - JFK
1 stop10h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 15/5£237

New York to Los Angeles 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between New York and Los Angeles in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from New York to Los Angeles in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 10/913:59LGA - LAX
1 stop9h 51mSpirit Airlines
Sun 15/907:00LAX - LGA
1 stop6h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£168
Tue 16/721:27LGA - LAX
1 stop13h 24mSpirit Airlines
Wed 24/708:33LAX - LGA
1 stop9h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£173
Thu 13/613:55LGA - LAX
1 stop14h 04mSpirit Airlines
Sat 15/608:20LAX - LGA
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£179
Tue 16/712:59LGA - LAX
2 stops11h 39mSpirit Airlines
Wed 24/708:33LAX - LGA
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£181
Tue 10/905:25LGA - LAX
2 stops18h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sun 15/915:40LAX - LGA
1 stop14h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£190
Tue 10/905:25LGA - LAX
2 stops18h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sat 14/901:20LAX - LGA
1 stop11h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£192
Thu 13/613:55LGA - LAX
1 stop14h 04mSpirit Airlines
Fri 14/600:45LAX - LGA
1 stop14h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£195
Tue 27/819:59EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 57mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/908:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/5£196
Fri 30/813:40LGA - LAX
1 stop11h 54mJetBlue
Tue 3/923:05LAX - LGA
1 stop11h 06mJetBlue
Deal found 16/5£197

Direct flights to Los Angeles from New York

Discover direct flight options from New York to Los Angeles. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Consider booking one of these non-stop flights heading from New York to Los Angeles. Search for alternative flights from New York to Los Angeles by utilising the search form above.
Tue 16/706:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mSpirit Airlines
Wed 24/721:15LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£184
Tue 10/918:21EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 02mSpirit Airlines
Sun 15/909:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£192
Tue 27/819:59EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 57mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/908:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/5£196
Tue 3/907:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 55mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/908:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/5£203
Sat 8/616:35EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/621:30LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/5£212
Tue 3/917:31EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 05mJetBlue
Sat 7/913:45LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 16/5£218
Tue 3/920:59EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 02mJetBlue
Mon 9/922:50LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 16/5£219
Wed 21/808:15EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 55mJetBlue
Tue 27/807:50LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Deal found 16/5£222
Tue 8/1016:59EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mAlaska Airlines
Tue 22/1021:07LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/5£230

New York to Los Angeles flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from New York to Los Angeles for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from New York to Los Angeles departing last-minute. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Sat 25/515:49JFK - LAX
1 stop9h 46mJetBlue
Thu 30/512:30LAX - JFK
1 stop8h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 16/5£301
Sat 25/513:05EWR - LAX
1 stop12h 30mJetBlue
Mon 24/621:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 16/5£307
Sat 25/515:49JFK - LAX
1 stop9h 46mJetBlue
Wed 5/610:54LAX - JFK
1 stop10h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 16/5£309
Sun 26/513:15JFK - LAX
1 stop11h 45mJetBlue
Fri 31/515:25LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 16/5£312
Fri 24/516:15JFK - LAX
1 stop11h 30mJetBlue
Tue 11/615:25LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 15/5£316
Sun 26/513:15JFK - LAX
1 stop11h 45mJetBlue
Thu 30/512:30LAX - JFK
1 stop8h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 15/5£320
Thu 23/507:30EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 57mAlaska Airlines
Thu 30/508:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/5£320
Sat 25/515:49JFK - LAX
1 stop9h 46mJetBlue
Mon 24/616:20LAX - JFK
1 stop10h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 16/5£322
Thu 23/507:05EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 02mJetBlue
Thu 30/507:50LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 27mJetBlue
Deal found 16/5£324

One-way flights to Los Angeles from New York

Search for one-way flight options from New York to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from New York to Los Angeles. Users needing a return flight from New York to Los Angeles should utilize the search form above.
Wed 29/521:00EWR - LAX
1 stop15h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£52
Wed 29/522:00EWR - LAX
2 stops19h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£64
Wed 29/511:00EWR - LAX
3 stops14h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£93
Wed 28/807:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/5£95
Mon 3/614:59EWR - LAX
2 stops13h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£95
Mon 3/611:31EWR - LAX
1 stop15h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£100
Thu 19/913:12EWR - LAX
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£101
Tue 15/1019:59EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/5£102
Fri 31/506:55EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/5£103

Find flights from New York to Los Angeles within your budget

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 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

£166 - £301

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 21/8

1 stop8h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 27/8

Nonstop5h 28m

£166

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 16/7

Nonstop6h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 24/7

1 stop8h 36m

£168

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 5/6

Nonstop5h 57m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/6

Nonstop5h 25m

£200

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 5/6

Nonstop6h 02m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/6

Nonstop5h 20m

£215

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 3/6

1 stop17h 42m

Los Angeles

Fri 7/6

1 stop7h 39m

£231

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 6/8

1 stop8h 43m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/8

1 stop8h 20m

£233

New York John F Kennedy IntlLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/9

1 stop7h 54m

Los Angeles

Sun 15/9

1 stop15h 33m

£257

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 7/6

Nonstop5h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/6

1 stop7h 06m

£260

New York LaGuardiaLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Tue 16/7

1 stop7h 44m

Los Angeles

Tue 23/7

1 stop7h 39m

£301

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 15/5

When is the best time to 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 May 2024.
The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 15 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.
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When is the cheapest time 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 May 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
Evening
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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. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip from New York to Los Angeles by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from New York to Los Angeles is currently £89 while a return flight costs £226. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of £546). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £790). 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.

January

£443

February

£439

March

£450

April

£466

May

£545

June

£575

July

£623

August

£557

September

£482

October

£470

November

£431

December

£443

Temperature and rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

LAX

Temperature

14 - 23 °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 16 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue 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.
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,039 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

8.1
Very Good
9,157 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

8.0
Very Good
10,673 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

7.6
Good
4,472 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

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 192 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.

  • Can I find flights from New York to Los Angeles for under £200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New York to Los Angeles for under £200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just £166, but on average you can expect to pay £191.

  • Are there nonstop flights from New York to Los Angeles for under £200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from New York to Los Angeles under £200. A good price for a nonstop flight from New York to Los Angeles is less than £222.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from New York to Los Angeles for under £400?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from New York to Los Angeles within the next 7 days for less than £400.

  • What days are direct flights available from New York to Los Angeles?

    You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from New York to Los Angeles on average per day?

    On average 7 flights depart from New York to Los Angeles per day.
    Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 57% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 43% of flight departures

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

    Departing from New York to Los Angeles will take you 5h 57m. The distance between New York and Los Angeles is about 2483 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at £166, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 42% 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 £52. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, 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 popular airlines that fly 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 LOT (93%), Qatar Airways (90%) and Japan Airlines (90%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £410 for a flight from New York to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is £136 while the most popular route, (Newark - Los Angeles) is currently priced at £127.

  • What does JFK to LAX mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a JFK to LAX flight. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Newark Airport (EWR), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New Windsor Stewart Airport (SWF), New York Skyports SPB Airport (NYS).

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Los Angeles that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your New York to Los Angeles flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from New York to Los Angeles with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter New York to Los Angeles flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Los Angeles that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on New York to Los Angeles flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the New York to Los Angeles flight deals updated?

    The New York to Los Angeles flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 16/5.

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