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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York from £81

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NYC
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to New York are usually found in January or September, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 December 2025.

Wed 10/1206:40LAX - LGA
1 stop12h 20mFrontier
Sat 13/1222:55LGA - LAX
1 stop11h 47mFrontier
Deal found 1/12£154
Wed 10/1215:30LAX - JFK
1 stop11h 00mFrontier
Sat 13/1206:25JFK - LAX
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Deal found 1/12£156
Wed 10/1209:24LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
Sat 13/1205:15EWR - LAX
1 stop10h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/12£159
Wed 31/1221:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/106:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12£171
Thu 25/1211:12LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 18mJetBlue
Fri 2/120:42EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mJetBlue
Deal found 1/12£173
Thu 25/1206:00LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 23mJetBlue
Fri 9/106:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 3/12£182
Tue 9/1206:00LAX - EWR
1 stop11h 31mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/1221:00EWR - LAX
1 stop15h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 30/11£182
Sat 20/1206:00LAX - EWR
1 stop12h 05mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/109:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/12£183
Wed 10/1206:00LAX - EWR
1 stop11h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1205:59EWR - LAX
1 stop9h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£186
Thu 25/1220:35LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 13mJetBlue
Fri 2/108:25JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 1/12£189
Wed 24/1221:34LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/119:29EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12£190
Fri 26/1208:23LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 13mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/109:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/12£191

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (NYC). 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 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£114

One-way from

£81

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£306

Good round-trip deal

£256 or less

Good one-way deal

£99 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 11/2-18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 45m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 15/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 19m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to New York 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 4 December 2025.
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Price

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/2

06:30-17:50

1 stop8h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/2

16:50-22:30

1 stop8h 40m

£122

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Sat 17/1

11:25-21:05

1 stop6h 40m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 20/1

07:20-15:00

1 stop10h 40m

£129

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Wed 14/1

07:45-16:07

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

07:40-11:11

Nonstop6h 31m

£133

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Wed 14/1

07:00-21:50

2 stops11h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 20/1

16:55-23:40

1 stop9h 45m

£140

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Wed 14/1

12:35-20:57

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/1

06:00-09:15

Nonstop6h 15m

£141

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

22:50-07:04

Nonstop5h 14m

Newark

Fri 16/1

16:15-19:09

Nonstop5h 54m

£141

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Sat 31/1

06:05-14:30

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/2

19:29-22:51

Nonstop6h 22m

£141

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Wed 14/1

11:35-19:57

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

14:00-17:19

Nonstop6h 19m

£141

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Fri 16/1

11:25-23:15

1 stop8h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 20/1

17:55-23:40

1 stop8h 45m

£143

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Sat 7/2

05:55-16:00

1 stop7h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/2

12:55-21:25

2 stops11h 30m

£144

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to New York. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to New York, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York (average of £83). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £122). 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 LAX to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to New York in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 55% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Los Angeles to New York. Price data was last updated on 29 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to New York flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons 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 Los Angeles to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York. 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 4 December 2025.

The most flights from LAX to NYC are scheduled on a Tuesday (207 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (53 on average).

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

About 12% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 194 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 4 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to New York, such as Spirit Airlines and Frontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,158 reviews
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Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Food

5.1

Entertainment

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anabel,Oct 2025

MCO - LGA

The plane was dirty, I had to clean my seat myself, dirty with food. On the outward journey, it was just as dirty.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,158 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,158 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Food

5.1

Entertainment

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anabel,Oct 2025

MCO - LGA

The plane was dirty, I had to clean my seat myself, dirty with food. On the outward journey, it was just as dirty.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,092 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,158 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Food

5.1

Entertainment

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anabel,Oct 2025

MCO - LGA

The plane was dirty, I had to clean my seat myself, dirty with food. On the outward journey, it was just as dirty.

Related info for your journey

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

    Los Angeles (LAX), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Los Angeles to New York. 1 airline have flights from Los Angeles to New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from Los Angeles to New York should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 97 outbound flights to New York per day.

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

    For as low as £133, Southwest can have you in New York from Los Angeles in 5h 22m. Los Angeles and New York are separated by a distance of 2468 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at £58, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Los Angeles to New York and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 77% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to New York are Frontier (£64), Delta (£76), and JetBlue (£89).

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

    While some choose either Los Angeles - Newark or Los Angeles - New York LaGuardia, Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl is the most popular route from Los Angeles to New York.

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

    Before booking your flight to New York from Los Angeles, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Scandinavian Airlines (92%), Air France (89%), Aeromexico( 88%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to New York? While on average our users pay £258, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £62. The most popular route (Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around £92.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to New York 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 Los Angeles to New York?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York (average of £83). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £122). 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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