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Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from $179

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: 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 Wednesday

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 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$293

One-way from

$179

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$641

Good round-trip deal

$1,022 or less

Good one-way deal

$207 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 8/5-14/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 01m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 8/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 03m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 16 April 2025.

Thu 8/505:55EWR - LAX
1 stop18h 35mSpirit Airlines
Wed 14/514:23LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/4$293
Thu 8/513:35LGA - LAX
1 stop11h 26mSpirit Airlines
Wed 14/509:59LAX - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/4$331
Tue 6/511:30JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mFrontier
Wed 7/515:41LAX - JFK
1 stop10h 49mFrontier
Deal found 14/4$346
Sat 10/516:50EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 53mJetBlue
Sat 10/522:20LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 15/4$365
Tue 6/519:59EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 18mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/508:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/4$373
Tue 6/507:20JFK - LAX
1 stop10h 26mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/511:20LAX - JFK
1 stop8h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/4$403
Tue 6/518:53EWR - LAX
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Mon 12/500:59LAX - EWR
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 16/4$404
Sat 24/521:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 31mJetBlue
Sat 31/516:20LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mJetBlue
Deal found 16/4$420
Wed 21/508:35JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 15mDelta
Fri 30/510:20LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 15/4$428
Tue 6/507:20JFK - LAX
1 stop12h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 13/519:47LAX - JFK
1 stop9h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 15/4$450
Thu 29/506:00LGA - LAX
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Sat 31/508:35LAX - LGA
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 15/4$452
Sat 19/715:25LGA - LAX
1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 23/723:37LAX - LGA
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/4$467

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 8/5

05:55-21:30

1 stop18h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 14/5

14:23-22:49

Nonstop5h 26m

$293

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/5

13:35-22:01

1 stop11h 26m

Los Angeles

Wed 14/5

09:59-22:00

1 stop9h 01m

$331

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/5

11:30-14:41

Nonstop6h 11m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/5

15:41-05:30

1 stop10h 49m

$346

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 10/5

16:50-19:43

Nonstop5h 53m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/5

22:20-06:48

Nonstop5h 28m

$365

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 6/5

19:59-23:17

Nonstop6h 18m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/5

08:00-16:29

Nonstop5h 29m

$373

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/5

07:20-14:46

1 stop10h 26m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/5

11:20-22:29

1 stop8h 09m

$403

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 6/5

18:53-23:58

1 stop8h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/5

00:59-11:58

1 stop7h 59m

$404

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 24/5

21:00-00:31

Nonstop6h 31m

Los Angeles

Sat 31/5

16:20-00:57

Nonstop5h 37m

$420

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/5

08:35-11:50

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 30/5

10:20-19:10

Nonstop5h 50m

$428

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/5

07:20-16:45

1 stop12h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 13/5

19:47-07:59

1 stop9h 12m

$450

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Los Angeles

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 11 April 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 $784). 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 16 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Los Angeles at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 84% 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 16 April 2025.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (207 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (149 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 16 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Los Angeles, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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    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 180 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 Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $293 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and JetBlue, starting at $346 and $365 round-trip. These flights start at 50% 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 $179. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Los Angeles for a low price.

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

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  • 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 $784). 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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