Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $172

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JFK
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 January 2026.

Wed 31/1222:10LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 19mDelta
Wed 14/108:35JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 30mDelta
Deal found 31/12$801
Wed 31/1222:15LAX - JFK
1 stop11h 00mJetBlue
Wed 14/115:55JFK - LAX
1 stop11h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 31/12$936
Wed 31/1212:05LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 30mDelta
Wed 7/113:30JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 30/12$992
Tue 30/1223:40LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 21mJetBlue
Tue 6/121:29JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 29/12$1,061
Tue 30/1221:00LAX - JFK
1 stop9h 00mJetBlue
Wed 31/1213:59JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 30/12$1,079
Wed 31/1220:20LAX - JFK
1 stop8h 09mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/118:57JFK - LAX
1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,094
Tue 30/1212:05LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 30mDelta
Mon 5/119:45JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 38mDelta
Deal found 30/12$1,096
Wed 31/1220:20LAX - JFK
1 stop8h 09mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/111:30JFK - LAX
2 stops12h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,118
Wed 31/1222:15LAX - JFK
1 stop11h 00mJetBlue
Wed 7/117:25JFK - LAX
1 stop9h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 30/12$1,127
Wed 31/1222:40LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Thu 1/111:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 30/12$1,148
Wed 31/1222:10LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 19mDelta
Sat 3/108:10JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 31/12$1,157

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$290

One-way from

$172

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$496

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 27/1-28/1
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 34m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 25m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl.

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Price

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 27/1

23:40-08:00

Nonstop5h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/1

09:35-12:49

Nonstop6h 14m

$307

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 27/1

20:48-05:00

Nonstop5h 12m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

06:00-09:15

Nonstop6h 15m

$307

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Mon 26/1

08:00-16:20

Nonstop5h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

21:29-00:50

Nonstop6h 21m

$324

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Thu 29/1

13:30-21:52

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/2

08:35-12:05

Nonstop6h 30m

$342

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 20/1

21:35-06:00

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 25/1

07:00-10:35

Nonstop6h 35m

$342

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Sat 14/2

13:30-21:54

Nonstop5h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

09:25-12:58

Nonstop6h 33m

$350

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Sun 18/1

06:15-14:37

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/1

19:29-22:51

Nonstop6h 22m

$368

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

19:55-07:00

1 stop8h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/1

18:57-09:02

1 stop17h 05m

$375

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 27/1

19:55-17:53

1 stop18h 58m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/2

18:57-09:02

1 stop17h 05m

$375

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 20/1

14:00-22:25

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 27/1

13:30-16:58

Nonstop6h 28m

$376

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 70 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 Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $186). Flying from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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?

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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 at midday, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the evening.

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

    Los Angeles (LAX), located 15.1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl. 0 airlines have flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 114 outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

  • 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 20m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $307. There are 3972 km between Los Angeles and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • 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 Scandinavian Airlines (93%), Air Serbia (91%) and Air France (90%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $153. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for $305 on average, our data indicates $153 when flying from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $186). Flying from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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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