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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles from $155

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — LAX
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in January or September, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$299

One-way from

$155

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$607

Good round-trip deal

$1,603 or less

Good one-way deal

$280 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 1/4-1/4
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 51m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Delta
  • Delta
  • 5/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 36m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles.
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Tue 1/407:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 15mJetBlue
Tue 1/413:30LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2$299
Mon 24/306:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 15mDelta
Wed 2/410:30LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 20/2$309
Tue 1/409:00JFK - LAX
1 stop15h 35mFrontier
Mon 14/417:25LAX - JFK
1 stop9h 05mFrontier
Deal found 20/2$323
Tue 1/407:20JFK - LAX
1 stop12h 23mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/419:55LAX - JFK
1 stop9h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2$331
Wed 5/309:30JFK - LAX
1 stop10h 06mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 5/319:47LAX - JFK
1 stop9h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 20/2$343
Tue 1/415:30JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 14/419:37LAX - JFK
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$444
Fri 1/811:29JFK - LAX
1 stop8h 45mSun Country Air
Sun 3/818:19LAX - JFK
1 stop13h 12mSun Country Air
Deal found 21/2$588

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/4

07:00-10:15

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

13:30-22:06

Nonstop5h 36m

$299

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/3

06:00-09:15

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

10:30-18:57

Nonstop5h 27m

$309

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/4

09:00-21:35

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 14/4

17:25-05:30

1 stop9h 05m

$323

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/4

07:20-16:43

1 stop12h 23m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

19:55-07:56

1 stop9h 01m

$331

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/3

09:30-16:36

1 stop10h 06m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/3

19:47-07:59

1 stop9h 12m

$343

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/4

15:30-18:54

Nonstop6h 24m

Los Angeles

Mon 14/4

19:37-05:35

1 stop6h 58m

$444

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/8

11:29-17:14

1 stop8h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

18:19-10:31

1 stop13h 12m

$588

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/3

06:00-09:18

Nonstop6h 18m

$155

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/5

06:59-17:48

1 stop13h 49m

$157

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/2

16:00-00:12

1 stop11h 12m

$168

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Travel insights for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles (average of $793). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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 JFK to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 62% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles. 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from JFK to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (131 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (73 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 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 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Los Angeles, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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    Located just 15.1 km from the city centre, Los Angeles is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Los Angeles from New York John F Kennedy Intl. Booking flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles (LAX) should be relatively easy as there are 103 daily inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl from 2 different airlines.

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    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles round-trip from $299. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $309, and Frontier, from $323. You may be able to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $155 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $157 and Hawaiian Airlines from $168 one-way.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles (average of $793). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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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