John F Kennedy Intl

$175+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

LAX — JFK
Sep 20 — Sep 271
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/122:00 pm -
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Deal found 8/16$341
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Nonstop6h 18m
Deal found 8/17$350
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Nonstop5h 34m
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1 stop10h 19m
Deal found 8/16$352

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$341
(Jettzy)

One-way from

$175
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$439

Good round-trip deal

$431 or less

Good one-way deal

$278 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Tue 9/22

8:40 pm-5:09 am

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/25

3:45 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$346

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Wed 9/30

10:45 am-11:51 pm

1 stop10h 06m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/7

7:00 am-10:08 am

Nonstop6h 08m

$346

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Los Angeles

Sat 10/17

8:04 am-10:29 pm

1 stop11h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/21

4:23 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$355

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LAX Los Angeles - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Mon 10/5

10:20 pm-11:00 am

1 stop9h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/24

9:45 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop6h 10m

$355

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LAX Los Angeles - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Tue 9/15

10:30 am-11:51 pm

1 stop10h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/21

6:00 am-8:59 am

Nonstop5h 59m

$371
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LAX Los Angeles - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Los Angeles

Sat 10/17

8:45 pm-5:14 am

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/28

6:00 am-12:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$373

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LAX Los Angeles - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 10/20

8:04 am-10:29 pm

1 stop11h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/28

1:00 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$381

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LAX Los Angeles - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Fri 10/9

11:07 am-5:59 am

1 stop15h 52m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/26

7:22 am-2:34 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$381

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LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 9/29

9:03 am-10:06 pm

1 stop10h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/6

7:22 am-2:34 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$381

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LAX Los Angeles - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

LAXJFK

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Wed 10/14

6:02 am-10:29 pm

1 stop13h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/18

7:22 am-5:03 pm

1 stop12h 41m

$407

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $252). Flying from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $517). 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 JFK?

When flying from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights typically cost between $314 and $513 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $341 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 12-Sep 19).

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. 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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl Travel Guide

JFK is located in Queens in New York City. It’s known for serving the most international flights coming into and going out of New York. It’s the sixth busiest airport in the United States. It handles close to 60 million passengers a year. There are over 90 different airlines flying to and from this airport.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports serve Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy flights?

    You can fly out of all five of the Los Angeles area airports on a flight headed to JFK airport in New York. There are more options from LAX as it’s the busiest in the city. There are just about as many non-stop flights offered for this route as there are flights with a stop in between.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy?

    You can find direct flights between these two locations on many of the major airlines that fly in the United States. You can fly direct from Long Beach to JFK or from LAX on JetBlue Airways. There are non-stop flights on American going from LAX to JFK. Alaska Airlines flies direct from LAX, as does Delta.

  • What are the stopover options between Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy?

    Stopovers on this route will be in Chicago O’Hare, Dallas, or Phoenix with American Airlines. They also have stops in Charlotte on the east coast. Delta will make a stop in Las Vegas or in Atlanta. You could also touch down in Minneapolis with Delta. There are a few stops in Detroit or Salt Lake City as well. The longest travel times are a little more than 10 hours, however, most are much shorter than that.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy?

    You will not need a passport or visa for this flight. You are flying domestically only. You’ll need to have a valid form of ID though. You can use your passport if you would like, but it is not necessary.

  • What alternative means of transport can get me from Los Angeles to New York sustainably?

    John F. Kennedy International is situated approximately 2,824 miles from Los Angeles. For this journey, flights offer the most sustainable way to do it because they carry a lot of passengers per trip, thereby consuming fuel economically. However, a great alternative way to make this trip is by using trains. Some trains offer trips with at least a stopover along the way for this route. This makes them a sustainable option since they consume less fuel in transporting many travelers in a single trip. Therefore, trains are a sustainable alternative when traveling from Los Angeles to New York.

  • What can I do to minimize my carbon footprint when flying from Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    If you are looking forward to cutting your carbon footprint from Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy Airport, consider flying in newer aircraft. New aircraft operating the route have advanced engines that use fuel more economically than older planes. In addition, you can bring light luggage for the trip to reduce the plane’s overall weight during the flight. These are great ways travelers can use to reduce their carbon footprint for the journey from Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy Airport.

  • What information is necessary to help me identify a sustainable airline for my journey from Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy Airport?

    If you need to settle on a sustainable airline, consider looking for an airline having SAF certification. SAF-certified airlines transporting passengers for this trip use sustainable aviation fuel, which is more environmentally friendly than petroleum-based aviation fuel. This information can often be found on an airline’s website. Therefore, check out SAF-certified airlines for your journey from Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy to travel sustainably.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York John F Kennedy Intl from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York John F Kennedy Intl should be relatively easy as there are 140 daily outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    A quick flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport can take about 5h 29m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $346. Los Angeles and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 2468 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $82, Frontier will fly you from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $215 and $227, respectively. Frontier is priced at 79% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $67. Users have also found prices from $121 and $135 on JetBlue and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Fiji Airways (85%), Air France (81%) and China Southern (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is generally $1,743, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $194. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay $325 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Las Vegas?

    Fremont Street Experience, Stratosphere Tower, and The Colosseum at Caesars Palace are the most popular attractions in Las Vegas if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Fremont Street Experience, Stratosphere Tower, and The Colosseum at Caesars Palace can be visited by traveling about 5.9 mi, 4.3 mi, and 2.6 mi respectively from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Those landing in Las Vegas looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $56 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $252). Flying from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $517). 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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Alternative routes for Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl

Top 5 airlines flying from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$215Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$243Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

Helpful tips for your next trip to John F Kennedy Intl

  • Passengers flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK) can use American Airlines. The airline practices sustainable travel by promoting the production of sustainable aviation fuel.
  • Los Angeles has continued to make great strides toward promoting sustainability. One of the notable actions taken by the government is the close monitoring of carbon emissions from airports to ensure they stay within the set limits.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport promotes environmental sustainability by using solar energy to power most of its operations during summer.

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