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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York

LAX — NYC
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to New York are usually found in January or February, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (NYC). 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$250

One-way from

$157

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$584

Good round-trip deal

$274 or less

Good one-way deal

$215 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 7/5-13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 51m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 3/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 25m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to New York (NYC).

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to New York. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 30 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 Los Angeles to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York (average of $1,203). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). 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 LAX to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Los Angeles to New York. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to New York flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York. 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 25 March 2025.

The most flights from LAX to NYC are scheduled on a Tuesday (203 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (46 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, 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 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Los Angeles to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to New York?

    Most people fly from Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight from Los Angeles to New York. On average, Los Angeles has 140 outbound flights to New York per day from 6 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to New York is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $250 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, starting at $256 and $321 round-trip. These flights start at 57% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $157. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to New York for a low price.

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to New York are Air Serbia (100%), Icelandair (98%) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (97%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $402 for a flight from Los Angeles to New York. The cheapest flight overall is $156 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at $387.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to New York?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to New York 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 Los Angeles to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York (average of $1,203). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Los Angeles to New York

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$156Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$170Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$233Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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JetBlueCheapest$411Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$448Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$464Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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