Question 1

What days are nonstop flights available from New York to Los Angeles?

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Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.

Question 2

How many flights depart from New York to Los Angeles on average per day?

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63 flight departures from New York to Los Angeles per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 8% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 32% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 24% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 37% of flight departures

Question 3

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

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Departing from New York to Los Angeles will take you 23h 43m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2483 mi.

Question 4

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Los Angeles round-trip?

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Los Angeles round-trip from $113. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 67% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 5

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

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The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Los Angeles are Spirit Airlines ($124), JetBlue ($135), and Frontier ($135).

Question 6

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Accepted Answer

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $238). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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.

January

$242

February

$258

March

$297

April

$286

May

$279

June

$322

July

$326

August

$266

September

$238

October

$244

November

$264

December

$246

Question 7

When is the best time to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

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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 15 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons 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.

Question 9

How recently were the New York to Los Angeles flight deals updated?

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The New York to Los Angeles flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/26.

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York to Los Angeles?

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American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue are the most popular airlines when flying from New York to Los Angeles.

Question 11

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

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When deciding which route to take from New York to Los Angeles consider Newark - Los Angeles, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles or New York LaGuardia - Los Angeles as they are the most popular.

Question 12

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

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The cheapest flight price from New York to Los Angeles is $144. On average you can expect to pay $1,059. The most popular route, (Newark - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $97.

Question 13

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

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Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from New York, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: LOT (95%), Japan Airlines (95%), Qantas Airways( 90%).

Question 14

Can I find flights from New York to Los Angeles for under $200 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from New York to Los Angeles for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $113, but on average you can expect to pay $126.

Question 15

Are there nonstop flights from New York to Los Angeles for under $300 on Cheapflights?

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Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from New York to Los Angeles under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from New York to Los Angeles is less than $249.

Question 16

Are there last-minute flights available from New York to Los Angeles for under $300?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from New York to Los Angeles within the next 7 days for less than $300.

Question 17

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Los Angeles?

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New York to Los Angeles flights have a layover in Detroit most of the time. Charlotte sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from New York to Los Angeles. Chicago sees the third most layovers on flights from New York to Los Angeles.

Question 18

Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Los Angeles flights?

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New York to Los Angeles flights have a layover in Phoenix least often. St. Louis is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from New York to Los Angeles. Fort Lauderdale sees the third fewest flights with layovers for the New York to Los Angeles route.

Question 19

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

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If you're on a layover in Detroit and looking for things to do, consider visiting Fillmore Detroit, Saint Andrews Hall, or Masonic Temple. Those on a layover in Detroit interested in visiting Fillmore Detroit, Saint Andrews Hall, or Masonic Temple can do so by traveling 17.3 mi, 17.6 mi, and 17.0 mi, respectively from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Travelers can rent a car at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County for an average daily rate of $68 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

Question 20

What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Charlotte?

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Charlotte travelers tend to visit Carowind, North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, and NASCAR Hall of Fame more than any other notable places. Travelers on a layover in Charlotte can visit Carowind, North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, and NASCAR Hall of Fame, by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.8 mi, and 5.7 mi, respectively after landing at Charlotte Douglas. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $53 per day.

Question 21

What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Chicago?

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Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, and Wrigley Field are currently the most popular points of interest in Chicago. Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, and Wrigley Field can be visited by traveling about 16.2 mi, 15.5 mi, and 13.0 mi respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Those on a layover in Chicago in need of a rental car can book one at Chicago O'Hare Intl for about $56.

Question 22

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

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Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 15% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 23

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

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Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 16 days in advance to save up to 115% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 16 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from New York to Los Angeles 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $391, or $583 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Los Angeles. Flights to Los Angeles from New York in February are about $352 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $122.

Question 25

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Los Angeles (NYC - LAX)?

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to Los Angeles in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Question 26

What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from New York?

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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 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 192 inbound flights from New York per day. 12 airlines have flights to Los Angeles from New York on a regular basis.

Question 27

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JetBlue is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from New York to Los Angeles. Flights from JetBlue traveling this route typically cost $432.97 RT. This price is typically 66% more expensive than other airlines that offer New York to Los Angeles flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $110. The most popular departure airport in New York when flying to Los Angeles is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Los Angeles is Los Angeles Airport. When flying from New York to Los Angeles, JetBlue flights are 7% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Question 28

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If you’re traveling from New York to Los Angeles, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. New York to Los Angeles flights are typically 31% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $361.04 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $130. When traveling from New York to Los Angeles on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Los Angeles Airport. When flying from New York to Los Angeles, Spirit Airlines flights are 7% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Question 29

What does JFK to LAX mean?

Accepted Answer

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is JFK and Los Angeles Airport is LAX. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Newark Airport (EWR), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New Windsor Stewart Airport (SWF), New York Skyports SPB Airport (NYS) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Question 30

Can I find deals for flights from New York to Los Angeles that include extra baggage allowance?

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The amount of baggage you can bring on your New York to Los Angeles flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

Question 31

Can I find deals on flights from New York to Los Angeles with specific airlines?

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Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter New York to Los Angeles flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 34

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

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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.

Question 35

Can I find deals for flights from New York to Los Angeles that allow pets onboard?

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Many airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

Question 36

Can I find deals on last-minute flights from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on New York to Los Angeles flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

Question 37

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from New York to Los Angeles?

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Deals for New York to Los Angeles flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 38

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from New York to Los Angeles?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from New York to Los Angeles for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 39

Can Cheapflights find flights from New York to Los Angeles with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from New York to Los Angeles flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 40

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from New York to Los Angeles become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from New York to Los Angeles and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Question 41

What are the most eco-friendly airlines from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are a lot of airlines with direct flights to Los Angeles from New York you can choose from. Some of the airlines amongst the most eco-friendly are JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines. These three airlines have programs in motion to enhance sustainable travel. JetBlue, for example, has new aircrafts with an advanced engine option reducing its carbon emissions. Delta Airlines has committed to carbon neutrality from March 2020 onward acting immediately to advance clean air travel. As for Alaska Airlines, the aircrafts they use and their engine efficiency helps them to emit less carbon dioxide than the average flights flying this same route to Los Angeles.

Question 42

How can I fly more sustainably from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

When looking for tickets to get to Los Angeles from New York, you can reduce your carbon footprint by choosing direct fights even if the ones with a layover may be slightly more affordable for the dates you’re looking at. You’ll find direct flights to Los Angeles departing from both JFK and EWR airports in New York. Another way to help the environment is flying during the day. It’s been proven that the heat of the sun reflects some of the carbon emissions from the aircraft. Another eco-friendly tip is packing as light as possible. Make sure to at least stay within the airline’s weight limits and, if possible, even less. If the airplane weighs less, it will use up less fuel on route. Flying economy class can also be a more environmentally efficient way of flying since it’s more space efficient than traveling in business or first class.

Question 43

How long is the flight from New York City to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

The flight from New York City to Los Angeles takes about six hours, which really isn't long considering you're traveling between opposite corners of the U.S.

Question 44

Which airlines operate flights from New York City to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

With many carrier options, there's a good chance your favorite airline travels nonstop from New York City to LA. Some of the airlines traveling the route include Alaska Airlines, American, British Airways, Delta, jetBlue, United and Virgin America.

Question 45

How frequent are flights between New York City and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

When you're traveling from New York City to Los Angeles, you're in luck. Between the various airlines, you have your choice of multiple nonstop flights each day.

Question 46

Which airports serve New York City to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Fly direct to LA from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). You'll land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flying nonstop.

Question 47

Which direct flight route between New York City and Los Angeles is cheapest?

Accepted Answer

Flights from JFK to LAX tend to be the cheapest route between the two cities, although flights from Newark to LAX aren't far behind in terms of price.

They're both large cities with famous landmarks, great theater and delicious food, but New York City and LA boast several differences. LA and New York City both put off an exciting vibe, but NYC is much more fast-paced, while LA has a more laid back vibe. When you land in LA, you'll notice a lot more greenery and natural beauty. You have palm trees lining the streets, beautiful canyons and, of course, the beach. The beautiful weather year-round lets you get out and enjoy that natural beauty without the bitter cold and snow of New York City. Getting around the city is also a little different. New Yorkers may miss their public transit in LA. The city is much more car-focused than public-transit obsessed, so plan to rent a car to get where you want to go. Seemingly endless suburbs form a patchwork of exciting options for your trip. Visit the Hollywood Hills for a touch of nature. Beverly Hills gives you a chance to cruise down Rodeo Drive. Catch a glimpse of the rich life in Bel Air and Brentwood. You also have many beach options, including Hermosa Beach, Long Beach, Malibu and Redondo Beach.

LA offers up diverse experiences far beyond its celebrity image. Find cheap flights from New York City to Los Angeles using our smart search engine to experience that diversity for yourself.

Question 48

How busy are the airports in New York and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

As two of the largest cities in the United States, it is not surprising that there are several airports you could potentially utilize in each city, plus each city has very large international airports that offer several flight options between the two cities. As a traveler departing from New York on flights to Los Angeles from New York, you can fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark International Airport (EWR), or New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to make the trip to Los Angeles. The best choice for an airport in Los Angeles to make a flight to is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and one of the great features about this airport for travelers is they offer their LAX FlyAway bus service that can take you from the airport to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles in about 30 minutes.

Question 49

What airlines have nonstop flights from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are a wide array of direct flight choices to take you from airports in New York to Los Angeles. When you leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport you can fly directly to Los Angeles aboard Delta Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Alternatively, if your departure point is Newark International Airport (EWR), you can travel on nonstop flights aboard Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, American Airlines, and United Airlines. While there are no direct flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles, you can find one-stop flights on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines.

Question 50

What are the best layover options on flights from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

When you are traveling between two large airports such as John F. Kennedy International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport the direct flights are not only going to be the quickest way to make the trip but are also going to be the most cost-effective. That said, some travelers like to break up a long flight with a stop along the way and that is why the one-stop flight on United Airlines that has a layover at San Francisco International Airport is a nice option that has a price that is similar to the nonstop option. If you travel from Newark International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport you can book one-stop flights on Spirit Airlines that cost less than nonstop flights between these two airports.

Question 51

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Since both Los Angeles and New York have locations in the United States travelers on flights between these two cities do not need a passport or a visa for their travels. One thing for travelers to bear in mind on this flight route is that in the near future all airlines will require all travelers to present a REAL ID to make this trip.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$98	Average$256	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$110	Average$433	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Delta	Cheapest$130	Average$361	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
JetBlue	Cheapest$133	Average$360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
Breeze Airways	Cheapest$138	Average$233	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Breeze Airways flights
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$156	Average$346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%	Search Sun Country Air flights
Frontier	Cheapest$160	Average$203	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search Frontier flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$202	Average$400	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
SkyWest Airlines	Cheapest$253	Average$398	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search SkyWest Airlines flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$253	Average$394	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights

9%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
34%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
40%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
17%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	182daily flights
Monday	214daily flights
Tuesday	192daily flights
Wednesday	185daily flights
Thursday	200daily flights
Friday	206daily flights
Saturday	168daily flights

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Round-trip from	$238
One-way from	$135

Cheap flights from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles (LAX) from $113

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