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$70+ Cheap flights from New York State to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Sat 2/14
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Los Angeles

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Los Angeles flight deals. Data was last updated January 8, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$169
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$70
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$312

Good round-trip deal

$287 or less

Good one-way deal

$202 or less
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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 January 8, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/278:29 pmJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/281:48 pmLAX - JFK
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/1411:00 amJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 37mFrontier
Wed 1/211:56 pmLAX - JFK
2 stops17h 32mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$169
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/226:30 amLGA - LAX
2 stops19h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/289:17 amLAX - LGA
2 stops11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$169
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/266:10 amJFK - LAX
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Thu 1/2912:46 pmLAX - JFK
1 stop9h 17mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$170
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:20 amLGA - LAX
1 stop9h 33mFrontier
Mon 2/2310:45 pmLAX - LGA
1 stop14h 14mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/110:30 pmEWR - LAX
1 stop12h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/118:16 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$171
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:30 amJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/2310:45 pmLAX - JFK
1 stop10h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$171
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/315:45 amLGA - LAX
2 stops12h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/39:17 amLAX - LGA
2 stops11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$171
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/234:15 pmEWR - LAX
1 stop9h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/241:38 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop14h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$172
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/1511:00 amJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 37mFrontier
Wed 2/1110:22 pmLAX - JFK
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$172
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/3011:59 amLGA - LAX
1 stop9h 03mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/211:59 pmLAX - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/2010:30 pmEWR - LAX
2 stops37h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/248:20 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$173

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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New York

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/11

5:45 am-3:12 pm

2 stops12h 27m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

9:31 pm-7:59 am

1 stop7h 28m

$177

IslipLos Angeles

ISP - LAX

ISPLAX

Islip Long Island

Mon 3/9

1:22 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop32h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/18

10:43 pm-3:49 pm

1 stop14h 06m

$185

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 1/20

7:29 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

8:02 am-4:22 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$187

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 2/4

4:15 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop5h 54m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

10:50 pm-7:04 am

Nonstop5h 14m

$188

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/3

5:29 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

6:15 am-2:37 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$188

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/10

10:10 am-3:31 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

10:55 pm-9:12 am

1 stop7h 17m

$189

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/4

10:10 am-3:31 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

10:55 pm-9:12 am

1 stop7h 17m

$189

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/19

6:10 am-11:57 am

1 stop8h 47m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

8:40 am-6:42 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$189

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/11

5:15 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

12:55 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 29m

$189

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/2

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-5:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$189

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Los Angeles (average of $84). Flying from State of New York to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $145). 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 NY 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 January 8, 2026.

When flying from State of New York to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on January 3, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from State of 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 January 8, 2026.

The most flights from USNY to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (134 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (69 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from State of New York to Los Angeles?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Los Angeles. 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 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 9.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from State of New York to Los Angeles?

    There are many flights that can get you from State of New York to Los Angeles in 6h 26m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Frontier, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from State of New York to Los Angeles is about 2447 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $59 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $69 and $85, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles, Newark - Los Angeles or New York LaGuardia - Los Angeles when deciding on the best route from State of New York to Los Angeles.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from State of New York to Los Angeles consider choosing Japan Airlines (88%), Fiji Airways (85%) or China Southern (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from State of New York to Los Angeles is $93. On average you can expect to pay $1,488. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $145.

  • 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 vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    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 State of New York to Los Angeles?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Los Angeles (average of $84). Flying from State of New York to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $145). 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 10 airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York to Los Angeles. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$89Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$93Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$118Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$143Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$197Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$211Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$226Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$370Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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