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Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from $196

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult

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 13 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$322

One-way from

$196

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$603

Good one-way deal

$285 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 5/6-20/6
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 24m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 00m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($58 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 May 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles.

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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 13 May 2025.

Thu 5/610:15EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mSpirit Airlines
Fri 20/614:34LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 13/5$322
Tue 3/607:46EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sat 14/621:26LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/5$401
Wed 16/717:25EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 05mJetBlue
Wed 23/722:50LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 13/5$449
Tue 15/720:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 27/723:59LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/5$469
Sat 14/605:59EWR - LAX
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Sat 21/605:30LAX - EWR
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/5$477
Mon 2/611:42EWR - LAX
1 stop14h 07mSun Country Air
Fri 6/623:55LAX - EWR
1 stop7h 47mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/5$516
Tue 27/507:46EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 4/707:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 13/5$545

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Return

Price

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 5/6

10:15-13:18

Nonstop6h 03m

Los Angeles

Fri 20/6

14:34-22:55

Nonstop5h 21m

$322

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 3/6

07:46-10:45

Nonstop5h 59m

Los Angeles

Sat 14/6

21:26-05:59

Nonstop5h 33m

$401

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 16/7

17:25-20:30

Nonstop6h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 23/7

22:50-07:10

Nonstop5h 20m

$449

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 14/6

05:59-10:55

1 stop7h 56m

Los Angeles

Thu 26/6

22:43-08:55

1 stop7h 12m

$477

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 12/7

06:00-08:56

Nonstop5h 56m

Los Angeles

Mon 14/7

23:59-08:13

Nonstop5h 14m

$505

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 2/6

11:42-22:49

1 stop14h 07m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/6

23:55-10:42

1 stop7h 47m

$516

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 1/8

19:29-22:35

Nonstop6h 06m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/8

07:00-15:34

Nonstop5h 34m

$647

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sun 1/6

12:51-06:51

2 stops21h 00m

$196

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 3/6

07:46-10:45

Nonstop5h 59m

$201

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 4/6

05:59-10:37

1 stop7h 38m

$217

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Los Angeles

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 9 May 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 86 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $756). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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 13 May 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to Los Angeles in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 50% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 13 May 2025.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Tuesday (209 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (162 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 13 May 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from New York to Los Angeles. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 191 inbound flights from New York per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Los Angeles is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $322 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, starting at $401 and $449 round-trip. You may be able to fly from New York to Los Angeles for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $196. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Los Angeles for a low price.

  • 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: Frontier (100%), Japan Airlines (97%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (93%).

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $756). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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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