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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 463
Typical prices: C$ 335-C$ 575
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Wed 21/10Tue 27/10
LGA - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 470
Typical prices: C$ 369-C$ 647
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Sat 19/9Sat 31/10
EWR - LAX • Direct
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Alaska Premium Class and Delta Comfort Plus add extra legroom on this long route.
JetBlue Even More Space adds legroom; Alaska's bag guarantee speeds baggage.
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Cheap Flights from New York to Los Angeles (NYC-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Los Angeles

Wed, 21 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
Southwest Logo
10:10 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.LGA  New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles
8h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:55 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia
7h 00m1 stop Dallas Love Field
C$ 463Southwest
Sat, 12 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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3:38 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.EWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
9h 57m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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8:50 p.m. - 5:14 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
5h 24mdirect
C$ 469JetBlue
Thu, 10 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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3:38 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.EWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
9h 57m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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6:00 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
5h 25mdirect
C$ 469JetBlue
Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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3:38 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.EWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
9h 57m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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8:50 p.m. - 5:14 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
5h 24mdirect
C$ 469JetBlue
Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
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3:38 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.EWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
9h 57m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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8:50 p.m. - 5:14 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
5h 24mdirect
C$ 469JetBlue
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 31 Oct
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5:30 p.m. - 8:34 p.m.EWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
6h 04mdirect
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7:10 a.m. - 3:29 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
5h 19mdirect
C$ 470United Airlines
Tue, 22 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
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12:34 p.m. - 5:29 p.m.LGA  New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles
7h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:00 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia
7h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
C$ 470United Airlines
Sat, 3 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct
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6:00 a.m. - 10:56 a.m.LGA  New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles
7h 56m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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12:51 a.m. - 11:29 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia
7h 38m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
C$ 470United Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
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6:00 a.m. - 10:56 a.m.LGA  New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles
7h 56m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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11:05 p.m. - 9:09 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia
7h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
C$ 470United Airlines
Mon, 24 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
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1:00 p.m. - 12:04 a.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LAX Los Angeles
14h 04m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:34 p.m. - 11:54 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
C$ 908Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to Los Angeles departing in October.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Los Angeles from New York usually cost between C$ 452 and C$ 722 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 463 on Southwest (21 Oct–27 Oct).

What is the cheapest New York to Los Angeles flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from New York to Los Angeles costs C$ 417 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX). However, over the past month, flights between Newark Airport (EWR) and Los Angeles (LAX) were, on average, 12% cheaper than other New York-Los Angeles routes. The most popular route is between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For New York to Los Angeles, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to New York, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Los Angeles is January, where tickets cost C$ 410 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 683 and C$ 651 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 457 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Los Angeles

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and JFK

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Expert on Delta, EWR and LAX

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When to book flights from New York to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from New York to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from New York to Los Angeles 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Mar 2026
This flight is very convenient, it should be noted that the security at Newark seems quite understaffed and not the most efficient so passing through it will always take at least half an hour.
AnjaliFlew with Spirit Airlines-Dec 2025
look out for landing in the new terminal that is then a bus ride away from your luggage
AracelyFlew with Spirit Airlines-Dec 2024
Bring snacks and your own water bottle to stay hydrated.
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines-Jan 2025
Be there on time it really need two hours for security checkups
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas Airways-Nov 2024
there was an instance where a non speaking couple didnt know when to board. people cut in front of them and the crew didnt respond. it would be nice if there were translators available to assist when needed. i get that you want people on board as quickly as possible. sometimes, it's like herding cats. but do assist the people who dont understand the language.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 2024
Make sure to get food before you get to the airport. Bring chargers for ur phone or your technological device.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Apr 2024
There are buses from Time Square Bus Terminal to Newark for $18 direct no stops you are there in 30 minutes.
MasakoFlew with Alaska Airlines-Apr 2024
Newark has few food options so pack something if you can. It’s not worth getting food at Newark.
LaurenFlew with JetBlue-Dec 2023
Be very careful that you don’t misplace anything. If you have to go through TSA multiple times, be sure to retrieve ALL your things even if it means you have to hold up the line unfortunately. Otherwise, there will be zero help to retrieve your things afterwards even though there are so many cameras.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to Los Angeles

  • Where is the best place for someone to pick me up after my flight from New York to Los Angeles Airport?

    Those picking you up can do so by meeting you curbside or parking in an on-site pay lot and meeting you at baggage claim. The airport also offers a convenient, complimentary, off-site cell phone lot so drivers can park and wait until you are ready to be picked up.

  • Which frequent flyer club offers the best perks on flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    A little-known secret is that Virgin America’s Main Cabin Select is available for a relatively low amount of flyer miles and it compares quite well to their competitors’ standard economy rates while offering much more leg room for the long flight.

  • How can I get a Lyft at Los Angeles International?

    Lyft has some simple guidelines to get you on your way in no time. Once you have your bags, open the app to locate the nearest pickup zone. Once in the zone, request the type of ride you prefer from the Lyft app and then just keep an eye out for your driver who will meet you in the pickup zone.

  • If I have a lot of baggage to pick up, what is the best way to get it all to my ground transportation?

    Los Angeles airport offers skycap service, but a much more cost-friendly option may be a Smarte Carte, which you can rent for a nominal fee to get your bags from baggage claim to the curb without breaking your back.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Los Angeles?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Los Angeles was C$ 264 for a one-way ticket and C$ 463 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Los Angeles?

    New York is served by 3 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Los Angeles. You will leave New York from one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You will be arriving at Los Angeles Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Los Angeles?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between New York and Los Angeles.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from New York to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Los Angeles, JetBlue or Frontier?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Los Angeles are JetBlue and Frontier. With an average price for the route of C$ 546 and an overall rating of 7.1, JetBlue is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 397 and an overall rating of 5.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 399 or less one-way and C$ 546 or less round-trip.
  • No, you are not at an upscale mall; you are at New York John F. Kennedy Intl. airport. The airport houses a wide selection of stores featuring tech items, travel essentials, and even upscale clothing and accessories. Browse in shops like Hermes, Coach, Michael Kors, and Cartier, all located conveniently in the airport terminal buildings.
  • Los Angeles airport has a wealth of hotels close to the airport. There are budget-friendly choices like Super 8 and Motel 6, which are located right at the airport. There are good mid-range choices such as the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International, which are adjacent to the airport. If you are looking for a higher-end experience, try the Ritz Carlton Marina Del Rey, located just a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean and just a short drive from the airport.
  • When taking flights from New York to Los Angeles Airport, it’s important to know that the airport is a fair distance from downtown Los Angeles. One great option to get there that comes at a very affordable price is the Flyaway shuttle, which will take you to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. In addition to being located downtown, Union Station is also the hub for rail and bus service such as Amtrak and Metrolink, which will get you through the rest of Southern California and beyond.
  • If Los Angeles is just serving as a long layover for you, why not spend that time on a mini-adventure? LayoverStop Tours offers tours of Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and much more. Your tour guide will meet you at the airport and take you to discover the hotspots in just 4 or 5 hours.
  • Los Angeles airport offers a wide assortment of dining options from upscale to downright classic. Grab a slice at Zpizza, or enjoy Costero California Bar and Bistro, which offers both fine dining as well as a lively, upscale bar area and, if you are in the mood for something truly Southern California, try the legendary In-n-Out Burger.

Prefer to fly direct from New York to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New York to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from New York to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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New York to Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

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Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

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Friday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to New York

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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JetBlueOverall score based on 3032 reviews
7.2Entertainment
7.9Crew
7.3Boarding
6.6Food
7.5Comfort
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A more comfortable seat. Padding would be really helpful but I've read the airlines don't want customers to be satisfied with economy seats.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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A more comfortable seat. Padding would be really helpful but I've read the airlines don't want customers to be satisfied with economy seats.

It was fine for what it was. It’s not luxury travel but it was efficient, for the most part. Having my carry-on transferred into luggage however, was unwelcome.

I was seated next to an autistic child who was out of control and had a child behind me kicking my seat for most of the trip. I will never fly JetBlue again. Ever. I don't care how cheap it is. It's terrible.

All airline travel outside of First or Business class is an ordeal to be endured. This trip was ok, small o, small k.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

The flight itself was fine, but the boarding process was extremely frustrating. There is no one scanning boarding passes - passengers just scan themselves and enter the jetway. By the time my husband and I got on the plane and were halfway to our seats they determined there were too many bags on the plane and everything at that point needed to be checked. This created a lot of unnecessary chaos. They should have alerted people before getting on the plane that they would need to start checking bags instead of waiting until people were already on the plane.

The WiFi stopped working early on in the flight. No audio from entertainment system.

I had a horrible experience with TSA at the airport. I had to go through TSA several times as there was some issue each time with a piece if clothing I had on. It was so busy & chaotic that I ended up forgetting my Apple laptop at TSA. It’s been days & I can’t get through to anyone to get useful info on how to get it back. I’m very angry because contacting lost & found shouldn’t be this difficult. Employees should know what is going on at their place of work. It seems no one knows as everyone’s answers are contradictory, or you can’t speak directly to anyone as the calls are automated. Very upsetting.

My experience with Eva sir was good except the long walk in LA Lex, that was inconvenient for my age,

the staff was very helpful and the airline was very good.

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Horrendous. I do not recommend Frontier. The passengers lack manners and decency, and the flight attendants lack professionalism. If I wasn’t in a bind to fly with 48 hours notice for a job interview, I would not have selected a flight with Frontier and I never plan to fly with them in the future.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

I was surprised that all baggage, including carry on, were charged. Each additional bag went up in cost. Really disappointed in the additional costs.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

Most horrible airlines. Please avoid it. It's ok to spend $50 extra for delta, united or Alaska

After 5 hours of delay, they cancelled the flight. Very disappointed

My flight to LA was cancelled. I waited at the airport for 3 hrs saying it was delayed and then all of a sudden it was cancelled. Frontier only gave me a voucher and refund but could not rebook me. Flights on other airlines were too expensive last minute. I had to drive down to LA and didn’t even take my return flight home since I had to drive. One of the worst airline experiences in my life. It’s crazy how airlines can just upend people’s plans just like that.

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