Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from $291

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 June 2026.

Sun 26/707:00
EWR
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LAX
Nonstop5h 49m
JetBlue
Fri 28/811:25
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 25m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/6$528
Sat 4/719:29
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 14/710:00
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop10h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/6$546
Sat 29/818:17
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 22/907:00
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/6$551
Sat 4/706:00
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 53m
United Airlines
Tue 14/721:00
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6$552
Wed 28/1007:00
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 28/1013:07
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop13h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/6$556
Tue 25/820:59
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 58m
JetBlue
Tue 22/906:00
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 25m
JetBlue
Deal found 8/6$559
Sat 4/706:00
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Mon 13/723:30
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop8h 19m
Delta
Deal found 8/6$563
Sat 29/807:30
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 50m
JetBlue
Tue 1/920:50
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 25m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/6$566
Sat 29/818:17
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 23/911:03
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop9h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/6$568
Thu 29/1007:00
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 29/1013:07
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop13h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/6$573
Wed 7/1007:15
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 58m
JetBlue
Wed 14/1021:00
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 24m
JetBlue
Deal found 8/6$577
Sat 4/719:29
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 9/718:27
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop8h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/6$580

Find 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 9 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$528

One-way from

$291

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$683
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 26/7-28/8
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 14m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Delta
  • Delta
  • 18/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 15m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Price

Cheapest return flight

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 1/9

07:05-11:55

1 stop7h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 6/9

11:35-23:25

1 stop8h 50m

$640

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 13/8

19:29-22:40

Nonstop6h 11m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 6/9

11:03-23:29

1 stop9h 26m

$675

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 2/10

17:30-20:33

Nonstop6h 03m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/10

21:00-05:08

Nonstop5h 08m

$700

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 10/7

20:59-23:57

Nonstop5h 58m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 12/7

20:33-05:00

Nonstop5h 27m

$709

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 11/8

06:30-13:20

1 stop9h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 12/8

08:35-17:13

Nonstop5h 38m

$766

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 25/7

06:30-13:20

1 stop9h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 6/8

18:27-05:59

1 stop8h 32m

$812

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 28/7

19:29-22:40

Nonstop6h 11m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/8

08:35-17:13

Nonstop5h 38m

$812

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 17/7

06:00-10:20

1 stop7h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 19/7

22:20-08:58

1 stop7h 38m

$830

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 14/7

07:15-12:27

1 stop8h 12m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 18/7

07:15-17:41

1 stop7h 26m

$845
Fastest return journey

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 28/8

07:00-09:38

Nonstop5h 38m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 31/8

21:00-05:10

Nonstop5h 10m

$847

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Los Angeles

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 $475). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 9 June 2026.

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 32% 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 9 June 2026.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (193 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (107 on average).

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

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

About 15% of weekly flights between New York and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 195 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 29 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.

Related info for your journey

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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 157 inbound flights from New York per day.

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

    For as low as $700, Delta can have you in Los Angeles from New York in 6h 03m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3938 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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: China Southern (94%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (89%), Icelandair (88%).

  • 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 $475). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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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