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Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from $124

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
18 Mar — 25 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from New York to Los Angeles are usually found in September or January, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 13 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$298

One-way from

$124

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$624

Good round-trip deal

$309 or less

Good one-way deal

$210 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 6/4-13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 01m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 6/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 51m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles.

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Cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 March 2025.

Sun 6/422:59LGA - LAX
1 stop13h 50mFrontier
Sun 13/410:49LAX - LGA
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$298
Wed 28/521:15JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 33mJetBlue
Tue 3/615:25LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 12/3$313
Fri 4/406:59EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/423:48LAX - EWR
1 stop19h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/3$322
Fri 6/620:05EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 06mJetBlue
Tue 10/622:59LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 12/3$329
Wed 28/511:00EWR - LAX
1 stop13h 29mFrontier
Fri 6/612:39LAX - EWR
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$333
Wed 9/415:29LGA - LAX
2 stops19h 07mSpirit Airlines
Wed 16/405:30LAX - LGA
1 stop14h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/3$373
Wed 28/511:37JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mFrontier
Fri 6/620:53LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$410
Tue 16/907:30EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 20/921:44LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/3$424
Sat 26/419:59JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 35mDelta
Thu 1/513:15LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 35mDelta
Deal found 13/3$424
Wed 9/414:09EWR - LAX
1 stop8h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/406:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$425
Tue 25/307:20JFK - LAX
1 stop10h 28mAlaska Airlines
Tue 25/317:42LAX - JFK
1 stop9h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/3$446
Wed 23/407:20JFK - LAX
1 stop10h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 29/417:45LAX - JFK
1 stop9h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 13/3$454

Find flights from New York to Los Angeles within your budget

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New York

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Sun 6/4

22:59-09:49

1 stop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 13/4

10:49-22:00

1 stop8h 11m

$298

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

21:15-00:48

Nonstop6h 33m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/6

15:25-23:59

Nonstop5h 34m

$313

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 4/4

06:59-10:26

Nonstop6h 27m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/4

23:48-22:04

1 stop19h 16m

$322

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 6/6

20:05-23:11

Nonstop6h 06m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/6

22:59-07:24

Nonstop5h 25m

$329

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 28/5

11:00-21:29

1 stop13h 29m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/6

12:39-00:45

1 stop9h 06m

$333

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/4

15:29-07:36

2 stops19h 07m

Los Angeles

Wed 16/4

05:30-23:01

1 stop14h 31m

$373

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

11:37-14:48

Nonstop6h 11m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/6

20:53-05:30

Nonstop5h 37m

$410

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 24/3

07:30-10:51

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles

Tue 25/3

06:00-14:29

Nonstop5h 29m

$424

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 9/4

14:09-19:25

1 stop8h 16m

Los Angeles

Wed 16/4

06:00-14:29

Nonstop5h 29m

$425

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/4

06:00-09:10

Nonstop6h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/4

15:45-00:16

Nonstop5h 31m

$432

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 7 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $785). Flying from New York 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 NYC to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 13 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Los Angeles at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 81% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 13 March 2025.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (176 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (93 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 13 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Los Angeles, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from New York?

    For a flight from New York to Los Angeles, you will be flying into Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 15.1 km from the centre vof the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 146 inbound flights from New York per day. 1 airline has flights to Los Angeles from New York on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Los Angeles is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $298 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, starting at $313 and $322 round-trip. These flights start at 51% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $124. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Los Angeles for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Los Angeles?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Los Angeles?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to Los Angeles on time: KLM (100%), LATAM Airlines (98%), China Southern (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Los Angeles is $166. On average you can expect to pay $609. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $424.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $785). Flying from New York 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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