C$ 260 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 12:06 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 4:21 am.

The flight takes about 6h 21m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles takes 6h 21m, covering 6,392 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles range from C$ 449 to C$ 768, with an average of C$ 583 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 449 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 39% above the C$ 583 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 270 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to C$ 589 for direct.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights are:

• American Airlines: 85% on time
• Delta: 84% on time
• Frontier: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights, with 49% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 24%, Afternoon flights for 21%, and Night flights for 6%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 533 to C$ 4,488. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights:

• JetBlue
• Delta
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 263, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 68 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 59m.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 568 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 669, a difference of C$ 101.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• JetBlue
• American Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 39m, compared with 7h 55m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 8h 22m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.