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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles from $197

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — LAX
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
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 Thursday or Wednesday 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$383

One-way from

$197

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$805
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 22/1-22/1
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 49m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 29/1
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 21m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 19 December 2024.

Tue 31/1220:20JFK - LAX
1 stop14h 19mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/119:55LAX - JFK
1 stop16h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/12$668
Tue 31/1218:15JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mDelta
Sat 18/115:15LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 18/12$670
Fri 27/1206:00JFK - LAX
1 stop10h 41mJetBlue
Mon 30/1206:10LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Deal found 16/12$730
Wed 18/1211:38JFK - LAX
1 stop14h 11mSun Country Air
Tue 31/1223:59LAX - JFK
1 stop7h 42mSun Country Air
Deal found 17/12$1,008

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New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/1

06:59-10:20

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles

Wed 22/1

13:30-21:59

Nonstop5h 29m

$383

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/1

16:30-07:11

2 stops17h 41m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/1

22:35-10:06

1 stop8h 31m

$387

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/1

08:50-12:26

Nonstop6h 36m

Los Angeles

Wed 22/1

15:30-23:48

Nonstop5h 18m

$391

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/2

16:30-07:11

2 stops17h 41m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/2

09:00-22:59

1 stop10h 59m

$430

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/1

06:59-10:20

Nonstop6h 21m

$197

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 19/1

07:10-10:40

Nonstop6h 30m

$205

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/2

09:30-16:36

1 stop10h 06m

$219

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/6

11:29-17:14

1 stop8h 45m

$330

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/3

06:00-09:21

Nonstop6h 21m

$356

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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 13 December 2024.

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 19 December 2024.

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 19% versus a flight at midday.

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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from JFK to LAX are scheduled on a Tuesday (138 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 19 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Los Angeles, such as JetBlue, Delta and Alaska Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
9,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.4
Good
3,274 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.0
Good
399 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

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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 67 daily inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl from 2 different airlines.

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  • 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 $197 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $210 and Alaska Airlines from $219 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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JetBlueCheapest$311Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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