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Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from $194

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from New York to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 15 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$335

One-way from

$194

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$643

Good one-way deal

$356 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 13/11-19/11
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 45m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 17/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 55m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 October 2025.

Thu 13/1121:18EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 19/1105:30LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/10$335
Mon 3/1112:04EWR - LAX
1 stop14h 55mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/1101:20LAX - EWR
1 stop13h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 13/10$336
Fri 5/1219:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/1209:39LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/10$343
Thu 13/1121:18EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 20/1105:35LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 14/10$371
Tue 4/1114:26EWR - LAX
2 stops12h 33mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/1116:56LAX - EWR
1 stop13h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 13/10$378
Fri 7/1113:19EWR - LAX
1 stop7h 57mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/1101:20LAX - EWR
1 stop13h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 14/10$380
Fri 14/1112:04EWR - LAX
1 stop14h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sat 15/1101:20LAX - EWR
1 stop13h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 13/10$387
Sat 15/1114:26EWR - LAX
2 stops12h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sat 15/1101:20LAX - EWR
1 stop13h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/10$396
Sat 1/1118:59EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 21mJetBlue
Mon 10/1122:13LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 17mJetBlue
Deal found 14/10$398
Sat 8/1118:59EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 21mJetBlue
Sat 15/1122:13LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 17mJetBlue
Deal found 14/10$399

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NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 11/2

19:29-22:55

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

08:30-16:53

Nonstop5h 23m

$398

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 6/2

14:45-18:03

Nonstop6h 18m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/2

21:30-05:45

Nonstop5h 15m

$398

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 8/11

08:20-11:37

Nonstop6h 17m

Los Angeles

Sat 15/11

09:15-17:29

Nonstop5h 14m

$398

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 24/1

19:29-22:55

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Mon 26/1

08:02-16:29

Nonstop5h 27m

$398

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 13/12

19:26-23:01

Nonstop6h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 17/1

08:02-16:29

Nonstop5h 27m

$398

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 20/1

19:29-22:55

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

08:02-16:29

Nonstop5h 27m

$398

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 20/2

16:10-19:32

Nonstop6h 22m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/3

08:30-16:53

Nonstop5h 23m

$406

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 24/2

16:10-19:32

Nonstop6h 22m

Los Angeles

Sat 28/2

08:30-16:53

Nonstop5h 23m

$415

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 29/1

17:30-23:17

1 stop8h 47m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

19:55-15:36

1 stop16h 41m

$431

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sun 18/1

13:00-20:03

1 stop10h 03m

Los Angeles

Mon 19/1

22:55-09:07

1 stop7h 12m

$433

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 66 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 to Los Angeles?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $158). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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 NYC 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 15 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to Los Angeles in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 82% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from 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 15 October 2025.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (212 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (161 on average).

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

    Los Angeles (LAX), located 15.1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York to Los Angeles. 0 airlines have flights to Los Angeles from New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York to Los Angeles should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 185 inbound flights from New York per day.

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

    For as low as $398, JetBlue can have you in Los Angeles from New York in 6h 12m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3938 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to Los Angeles on time: Japan Airlines (95%), Qatar Airways (92%), Singapore Airlines (91%).

  • 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 holiday 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 New York to Los Angeles?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $158). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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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