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

For as low as $607, Alaska Airlines can have you in Los Angeles from New York in 11h. Airlines will cover a distance of 3938 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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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: Qatar Airways (88%), China Southern (86%), Philippine Airlines (83%).

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

Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 144 inbound flights from New York per day.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $503). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $835). 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?

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 72% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Los Angeles

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (190 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

New York to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $561 and $862 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $590 on Alaska Airlines (3 Nov–10 Nov).

How often are flights from New York to Los Angeles delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between New York and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 198 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 84 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.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from New York?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 144 inbound flights from New York per day.
How long is the flight from New York to Los Angeles?
For as low as $607, Alaska Airlines can have you in Los Angeles from New York in 11h. Airlines will cover a distance of 3938 km.
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: Qatar Airways (88%), China Southern (86%), Philippine Airlines (83%).
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $503). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $835). 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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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 72% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Los Angeles

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (190 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

New York to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $561 and $862 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $590 on Alaska Airlines (3 Nov–10 Nov).

How often are flights from New York to Los Angeles delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between New York and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 198 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 84 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.

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New York to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $561 and $862 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $590 on Alaska Airlines (3 Nov–10 Nov).