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

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From New York to Los Angeles

Are flight prices decreasing from New York to Los Angeles due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both New York and Los Angeles for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

Can I find flights from New York to Los Angeles for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from New York to Los Angeles for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $59, but on average you can expect to pay $79.

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

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 $293.

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

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

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

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

This flight path from New York to Los Angeles was viewed by 1,597 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What is the cheapest airline for this route?

While looking for the best option consider Piedmont Airlines, Inc. D/B/A Henson Aviation/US Air Express, our data currently shows that they have the cheapest flight available for the flight path. When traveling from New York to Los Angeles, generally 106 flights depart for this route daily.

How long does the flight from New York to Los Angeles take?

A nonstop flight takes up to 6 hours, covering a distance of 1,543 miles.

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

Travelers can expect 6 flights from New York to Los Angeles on average per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 50% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 17% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 33% of flight departures

Is New York weather warmer or cooler than Los Angeles?

We forecast the temperature to be around the 90 °F's in August, on average. The temperature in Los Angeles is generally hotter than in New York. Book flights in a timely manner in correlation to your departure date.