Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York

LAX — NYC
14 Apr — 21 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (NYC). 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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$360

One-way from

$201

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$609

Good one-way deal

$313 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 28/4-5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 51m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 7/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 19m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to New York (NYC).

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to New York. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to New York, you should look to book at least 85 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.

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 $180). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 March 2026.

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 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

    Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to New York should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 152 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 24m. Fly via JetBlue, United Airlines, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Los Angeles and New York is about 3972 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 Air France (85%), Hawaiian Airlines (84%) and Icelandair (82%).

  • 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 $180). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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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