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$188+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)

JFK — LAX
Sep 27 — Oct 41
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Sat 9/269:45 pm -
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Tue 9/2911:20 am -
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Deal found 8/23$338
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Thu 9/1711:29 am -
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Sun 9/209:45 pm -
1 stop10h 51m
Deal found 8/24$349

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$338
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$188
(JetBlue)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$432

Good round-trip deal

$432 or less

Good one-way deal

$305 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/30

9:45 pm-12:52 am

Nonstop6h 07m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 10/7

9:45 pm-11:34 am

1 stop10h 49m

$346

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/13

9:30 am-6:15 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 11/16

7:02 am-10:55 pm

1 stop12h 53m

$355

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/23

5:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 10/24

7:00 am-7:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$355

New YorkLos Angeles

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

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/6

7:22 am-2:34 pm

1 stop10h 12m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 10/9

6:07 pm-5:59 am

1 stop8h 52m

$355
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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/15

8:00 am-10:59 am

Nonstop5h 59m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

3:15 pm-11:41 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$357

New YorkLos Angeles

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

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/8

7:00 am-10:10 am

Nonstop6h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 10/14

3:25 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$362

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

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/26

9:45 pm-12:52 am

Nonstop6h 07m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 10/3

11:59 pm-8:32 am

Nonstop5h 33m

$362

New YorkLos Angeles

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

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/21

11:29 am-7:25 pm

1 stop10h 56m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 10/26

10:30 pm-11:03 am

1 stop9h 33m

$364

New YorkLos Angeles

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

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/16

9:30 am-5:34 pm

1 stop11h 04m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 1/24

9:29 am-10:44 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$364

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

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/23

3:45 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 10/26

3:25 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$371

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Los Angeles 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Los Angeles 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles

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

The best time to book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 $282). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $464). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Friday evenings 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $283 and $447 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $338 on JetBlue (Sep 26-Sep 29).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,American Airlines, andJetBlue from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles Travel Guide

Los Angeles International Airport or LAX is the busiest one in the city. It’s in Westchester which is 18 miles from downtown LA. This is the second busiest airport in the entire country. You’ll find flights coming and going here from most of the major operators. This is also a huge connector from the Americas to places across the Pacific Ocean.

You can also land at John Wayne Airport in Orange County. It’s close to cities like Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and Irvine. There are flights served here with Southwest, American, United, Alaska Airlines, and Delta.

Related info for your journey

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

    This route is served by a lot of flights. There are options from many different airlines flying out of JFK going into several Los Angeles area airports. You’ll find the majority flying into Los Angeles International Airport, as it is the largest in the state. There are also options to go into Orange County, Burbank, Long Beach, and Ontario.

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

    There are several options for airlines that fly direct for this route. You can go with JetBlue Airways and land at Long Beach Municipal Airport or LAX. American has several to choose from that fly into LAX. Alaska Airlines also flies into LAX. Delta has non-stop flights into LAX and they’re about six hours which is just a little shorter than the other airlines’ flight paths.

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

    Stopovers are in various places for this trip across the country. You might touch down in Salt Lake City on Delta. There are stops in Chicago on American Airlines that are a couple of hours long. JetBlue lands in Las Vegas for some of their flights. You’ll also find a few options with American that land in Charlotte for around an hour much of the time. They also fly through Phoenix sometimes. Alaska Airlines has a flight that goes through Seattle on its way to Burbank in LA.

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

    There is no requirement for a passport or visa to make this trip. You can fly with just your valid form of identification and your ticket.

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

    For a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles, you will be flying into Los Angeles. Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 102 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day. 6 airlines have flights to Los Angeles Los Angeles from New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis.

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

    For as low as $357, JetBlue can have you in Los Angeles from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 5h 59m. The distance from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles is about 2468 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $101, Frontier will fly you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $215 and $222, respectively. Frontier is 74% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles are Frontier ($58), JetBlue ($123), and Delta ($133).

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

    Consider Qatar Airways (88%), China Southern (87%) or GOL (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $195. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles Los Angeles) can be booked for $327 on average, our data indicates $1,666 when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles.

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

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

    If you're on a layover in Atlanta and looking for things to do, consider visiting Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, or Fox Theatre. Travelers on a layover in Atlanta can visit Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, and Fox Theatre, by traveling 8.6 mi, 8.4 mi, and 9.3 mi, respectively after landing at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Travelers can rent a car at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for an average daily rate of $50 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl 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 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 $282). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $464). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from John. F Kennedy International to Los Angeles?

    If you are planning on making a trip to Los Angeles from John F. Kennedy International Airport and you have an interest in using sustainable travel methods, a good first step is to choose an eco-friendly airline. Some of the most eco-friendly airlines on this route include JetBlue, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, and American Airlines. JetBlue has partnered with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to receive a grant to add electric ground support vehicles to improve local air quality through the reduction of significant air emissions. When you travel on American Airlines they offer a program for customers to buy carbon offsets through the Cool Effect program. United Airlines was the 2021 eco-airline of the year award winner as voted on by Air Transport World.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from John. F Kennedy International to Los Angeles?

    As you begin to plan your trip to Los Angeles from John F. Kennedy International Airport a great way to travel in an eco-friendly way is to choose routes that utilize the newest aircraft technology that can operate in a much more fuel-efficient manner. A very fuel-efficient way to make a trip to the airport before your flight is to travel through the extensive light rail system that exists throughout the New York area. One very important step in being an eco-friendly traveler is to take your own travel water bottle thus cutting down on the use of plastic water bottles that create a tremendous amount of waste in the environment. When you arrive in Los Angeles do your best to support the local economy. The products that these companies offer often have a much smaller carbon footprint getting to you as compared to using larger, global chains and brands.

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Top 6 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$101Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$215Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$222Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$223Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$239Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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