Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York from $356

LAX — NYC
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to New York are usually found in January or February, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New York

Wed 16/1206:05 -
Nonstop5h 20m
Thu 31/1217:20 -
1 stop10h 39m
Deal found 2/11$663
Mon 7/1209:20 -
Nonstop5h 23m
Fri 11/1218:05 -
Nonstop6h 21m
Deal found 2/11$669
Fri 4/1210:00 -
1 stop9h 59m
Thu 10/1207:00 -
1 stop11h 24m
Deal found 1/11$670
Thu 3/1210:00 -
1 stop10h 59m
Tue 8/1219:00 -
Nonstop6h 35m
Deal found 3/11$670
Wed 23/1220:45 -
1 stop9h 16m
Tue 5/120:50 -
Nonstop6h 28m
Deal found 2/11$672
Thu 3/1207:00 -
Nonstop5h 20m
Fri 11/1219:00 -
Nonstop6h 35m
Deal found 29/10$672
Wed 2/1214:30 -
Nonstop5h 23m
Mon 14/1212:35 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 30/10$674
Thu 10/1207:00 -
1 stop13h 59m
Mon 14/1219:00 -
Nonstop6h 35m
Deal found 29/10$674
Sat 14/1106:05 -
1 stop8h 24m
Thu 3/1206:00 -
Nonstop6h 15m
Deal found 29/10$676
Mon 7/1208:20 -
2 stops12h 39m
Thu 10/1209:00 -
1 stop9h 59m
Deal found 29/10$676
Thu 10/1211:15 -
Nonstop5h 27m
Tue 15/1208:35 -
Nonstop6h 05m
Deal found 1/11$678
Tue 24/1120:40 -
Nonstop5h 20m
Thu 3/1206:00 -
Nonstop6h 15m
Deal found 1/11$679

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to New York

Round-trip from

$660

One-way from

$356

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$814

Good round-trip deal

$811 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 8/2-9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 31m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 22/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 16m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($189 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to New York (NYC).

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Los AngelesNewark

LAX Los Angeles - EWR Newark

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 31/3

23:45-07:42

Nonstop4h 57m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$363

Los AngelesNewark

LAX Los Angeles - EWR Newark

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Mon 16/11

11:15-19:42

Nonstop5h 27m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$365

Los AngelesNew York

LAX Los Angeles - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Fri 23/4

21:59-06:20

Nonstop5h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$382

Los AngelesNewark

LAX Los Angeles - EWR Newark

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 25/11

07:00-15:21

Nonstop5h 21m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$382

Los AngelesNew York

LAX Los Angeles - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Sun 28/2

13:00-21:12

Nonstop5h 12m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$382

Los AngelesNewark

LAX Los Angeles - EWR Newark

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Sun 13/12

06:00-14:20

Nonstop5h 20m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$382

Los AngelesNewark

LAX Los Angeles - EWR Newark

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Fri 30/4

22:45-06:53

Nonstop5h 08m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$382

Los AngelesNewark

LAX Los Angeles - EWR Newark

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Sat 14/11

07:05-15:30

Nonstop5h 25m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$389

Los AngelesNewark

LAX Los Angeles - EWR Newark

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Sun 15/11

07:05-15:30

Nonstop5h 25m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$389

Los AngelesNew York

LAX Los Angeles - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Wed 6/1

08:00-22:18

2 stops11h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$395

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York (average of $496). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $896). 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 NYC?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to New York at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 72% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York

The most flights from LAX to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (211 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (88 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Los Angeles to New York flights typically cost between $649 and $1,103 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $660 on Alaska Airlines (8 Feb–9 Feb).

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

About 16% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 188 minutes.

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

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

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

Wednesday 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 Los Angeles to New York flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to New York, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Related info for your journey

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

    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. 0 airlines have flights from Los Angeles to New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from Los Angeles to New York should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 155 outbound flights to New York per day.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to New York in 5h 09m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Los Angeles and New York is about 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 popular routes from Los Angeles to New York?

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to New York are STARLUX Airlines (90%), Iberia (87%) and Scandinavian Airlines (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New York?

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to New York is $811. On average you can expect to pay $811. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $1,599.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to New York 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 Los Angeles to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York (average of $496). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $896). 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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