Find flights
Deals
When to book
FAQs

Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York from $298

LAX — NYC
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles Los Angeles to New York are usually found in January or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to New York

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New York

Mon 28/922:04 -
2 stops18h 40m
Mon 5/1006:15 -
1 stop8h 32m
Deal found 20/8$575
Wed 30/913:55 -
Nonstop5h 34m
Wed 7/1011:29 -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 16/8$578
Wed 28/1009:57 -
1 stop8h 32m
Tue 10/1119:10 -
Nonstop6h 15m
Deal found 18/8$582
Wed 30/910:45 -
1 stop9h 21m
Sat 3/1020:55 -
Nonstop5h 59m
Deal found 16/8$582
Tue 29/908:00 -
Nonstop5h 30m
Wed 30/911:29 -
1 stop9h 58m
Deal found 17/8$583
Wed 30/920:50 -
Nonstop5h 24m
Wed 7/1007:05 -
Nonstop5h 58m
Deal found 16/8$583
Sat 12/921:45 -
1 stop10h 51m
Sat 19/921:45 -
Nonstop6h 07m
Deal found 18/8$585
Fri 11/918:15 -
1 stop8h 46m
Sat 12/909:55 -
1 stop9h 27m
Deal found 18/8$587
Sat 12/920:50 -
Nonstop5h 24m
Sat 19/915:35 -
Nonstop5h 52m
Deal found 16/8$587
Mon 21/918:50 -
1 stop9h 58m
Wed 23/907:25 -
1 stop11h 32m
Deal found 16/8$588
Mon 28/917:50 -
1 stop10h 58m
Mon 5/1007:22 -
1 stop12h 41m
Deal found 20/8$590
Tue 20/1006:55 -
1 stop7h 00m
Wed 21/1015:25 -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 16/8$592

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to New York

Round-trip from

$575

One-way from

$298

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$723
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 28/9-5/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 12m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
Search Deals
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 7/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 59m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($232 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to New York that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesNew York

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

LAXJFK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 22/9

20:40-05:09

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 25/9

15:45-22:35

1 stop9h 50m

$582

Los AngelesNewark

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - EWR Newark

LAXEWR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 30/9

20:50-05:14

Nonstop5h 24m

Newark

Wed 7/10

07:05-10:03

Nonstop5h 58m

$583

Los AngelesNew York

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

LAXJFK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 17/2

13:29-15:03

1 stop22h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 20/2

17:29-23:59

1 stop9h 30m

$597

Los AngelesNew York

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

LAXJFK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

08:04-22:29

1 stop11h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/10

07:22-17:03

1 stop12h 41m

$597

Los AngelesNew York

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

LAXJFK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 10/12

07:00-07:25

1 stop21h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/1

16:30-08:26

1 stop18h 56m

$597

Los AngelesNew York

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

LAXJFK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 30/9

21:45-11:36

1 stop10h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/10

11:29-18:29

1 stop10h 00m

$597

Los AngelesNew York

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

LAXJFK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 1/10

14:15-06:01

1 stop12h 46m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/10

07:22-17:03

1 stop12h 41m

$597

Los AngelesNew York

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

LAXJFK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/10

22:20-11:00

1 stop9h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/10

06:00-08:57

Nonstop5h 57m

$597

Los AngelesNew York

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - LGA New York LaGuardia

LAXLGA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 21/10

06:15-15:55

1 stop6h 40m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 27/10

07:25-15:40

2 stops11h 15m

$608

Los AngelesNew York

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - LGA New York LaGuardia

LAXLGA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 19/10

00:40-15:35

2 stops11h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 27/10

15:25-23:15

1 stop10h 50m

$608

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/8

Showing 1-10 of 60 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
6

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price

Cheapflights Insights

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 $445). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $846). 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 Wednesday (212 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (112 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 $506 and $839 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $575 on Frontier (28 Sept–5 Oct).

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

About 15% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 191 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?

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 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 83 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 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 164 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 29m. Fly via JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, or Southwest 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?

    While some choose either Los Angeles Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Los Angeles Los Angeles - New York LaGuardia, Los Angeles Los Angeles - Newark is the most popular route 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 Fiji Airways (85%), Air France (81%) and China Southern (80%).

  • 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 $445). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $846). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near New York?

Book flights to New York if you plan to visit one of these locations
Queens
Jersey City

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes for Los Angeles to New York

Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Los Angeles to New York?

When you search for this flight from Los Angeles to New York, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Los Angeles to New York?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Los Angeles to New York for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Los Angeles to New York with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Los Angeles to New York with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Los Angeles to New York become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Los Angeles to New York flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.