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Find cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from $200

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Los Angeles departing on 27/8. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals 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.
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07:05 - 10:07EWR-LAX
6h 02mdirect
17:00 - 01:16LAX-EWR
5h 16mdirect
$454JetBlue
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Wed, 5 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
20:51 - 23:59EWR-LAX
6h 08mdirect
20:45 - 05:02LAX-EWR
5h 17mdirect
$472JetBlue
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Wed, 5 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
16:35 - 19:38EWR-LAX
6h 03mdirect
21:30 - 05:55LAX-EWR
5h 25mdirect
$479Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 8 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
19:59 - 22:56EWR-LAX
5h 57mdirect
21:05 - 05:24LAX-EWR
5h 19mdirect
$485Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 4 Jul - Tue, 9 Jul
20:53 - 23:59EWR-LAX
6h 06mdirect
15:30 - 23:56LAX-EWR
5h 26mdirect
$492JetBlue
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Tue, 10 Sep - Wed, 18 Sep
13:00 - 18:03EWR-LAX
8h 03m1 stop
14:25 - 00:58LAX-EWR
7h 33m1 stop
$522Delta
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Tue, 13 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug
10:25 - 16:00EWR-LAX
8h 35m1 stop
11:40 - 23:00LAX-EWR
8h 20m1 stop
$540Delta
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Sat, 10 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug
06:10 - 12:05EWR-LAX
8h 55m1 stop
21:35 - 09:51LAX-EWR
9h 16m1 stop
$554American Airlines
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Fri, 7 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
11:49 - 22:47EWR-LAX
13h 58m1 stop
17:40 - 10:45LAX-EWR
14h 05m1 stop
$559Sun Country Air
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Wed, 7 Aug - Tue, 13 Aug
11:36 - 22:42EWR-LAX
14h 06m1 stop
23:55 - 10:38LAX-EWR
7h 43m1 stop
$567Sun Country Air
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Thu, 8 Aug - Fri, 16 Aug

Flights from New York to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from New York to Los Angeles.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from New York to Los Angeles cost $233 and was between Newark Airport and Los Angeles. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $304.

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 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 September, where tickets cost $470 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $806 and $681 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting New York to Los Angeles were found on JetBlue ($454) and Alaska Airlines ($479). JetBlue proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $200.

Which airlines fly most frequently between New York and Los Angeles?

Delta (25 flights per day), American Airlines (18 flights per day), and United Airlines (13 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

How many flights are there between New York and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 60 and 82 nonstop flights that take off from New York and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 6h 04m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 522 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from New York to Los Angeles take?

A direct flight to Los Angeles will take on average 5h 37m to travel the 6,362 km flying distance from New York.

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York at 05:20 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 08:16.

What’s the latest departure time from New York to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York to Los Angeles jets off at 22:10 and lands at 01:22.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$200
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Los Angeles

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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Los Angeles was $120 for a one-way ticket and $272 for a return.

  • 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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.

  • 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 return 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.

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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 $254 or less one-way.
  • 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.
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Prefer to fly direct from New York to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from New York to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York to Los Angeles

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to New York

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +26 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +27 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +26 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +27 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +26 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +27 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

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Book cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
27/8Tue
directJetBlue
6h 02mEWR-LAX
$200
4/6Tue
1 stopDelta
10h 17mEWR-LAX
$224
30/5Thu
directAlaska Airlines
5h 57mEWR-LAX
$225
15/6Sat
directAlaska Airlines
5h 57mEWR-LAX
$232
22/6Sat
1 stopSun Country Air
10h 36mEWR-LAX
$272
14/6Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
23h 54mEWR-LAX
$280
29/6Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 42mEWR-LAX
$325
29/6Sat
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
18h 14mEWR-LAX
$382
14/8Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 29mEWR-LAX
$454
30/10Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
22h 03mEWR-LAX
$554

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Last minute flights from New York to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
14/5Tue
directSpirit Airlines
5h 59mEWR-LAX
18/5Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 08mLAX-EWR
$641
14/5Tue
directSpirit Airlines
5h 59mEWR-LAX
18/5Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 08mLAX-EWR
$642
14/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
6h 13mEWR-LAX
19/5Sun
directAlaska Airlines
5h 29mLAX-EWR
$862
12/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 59mEWR-LAX
22/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 26mLAX-EWR
$999
13/5Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
17h 50mEWR-LAX
16/5Thu
multi-stopJetBlue
8h 31mLAX-EWR
$1,001
10/5Fri
multi-stopJetBlue
12h 44mEWR-LAX
17/5Fri
multi-stopJetBlue
11h 03mLAX-EWR
$1,022
12/5Sun
directAlaska Airlines
6h 13mEWR-LAX
15/5Wed
directAlaska Airlines
5h 28mLAX-EWR
$1,063
13/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
9h 48mEWR-LAX
15/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 18mLAX-EWR
$1,076
14/5Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 08mEWR-LAX
15/5Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 12mLAX-EWR
$1,216
13/5Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 11mEWR-LAX
16/5Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 32mLAX-EWR
$1,224

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Flights to Los Angeles

Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - New York

Cabin classes:

$304

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