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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York from $189

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NYC
20 Jan — 27 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 December 2025.

Thu 25/1222:40LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Thu 8/117:29JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 18/12$316
Wed 31/1221:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/112:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$333
Wed 31/1222:10LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 19mDelta
Tue 13/107:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 20/12$412
Thu 25/1207:00LAX - LGA
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/116:50LGA - LAX
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$420
Thu 25/1205:00LAX - LGA
1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/118:15LGA - LAX
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$429
Wed 31/1215:40LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Tue 6/108:01JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 18/12$446
Thu 25/1212:17LAX - LGA
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Thu 8/113:05LGA - LAX
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Deal found 18/12$464
Thu 25/1214:45LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/108:40EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$464
Wed 31/1213:30LAX - LGA
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Sat 17/115:00LGA - LAX
1 stop10h 57mDelta
Deal found 18/12$498
Wed 31/1220:35LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 13mJetBlue
Mon 5/121:29JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 18/12$498
Thu 25/1221:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/112:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$507
Thu 25/1213:20LAX - LGA
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/116:50LGA - LAX
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$524

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 21 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$281

One-way from

$189

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$714

Good round-trip deal

$609 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 13/1-13/1
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 44m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 11/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 20m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 3/2

08:00-16:20

Nonstop5h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/2

19:29-22:58

Nonstop6h 29m

$290

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 27/1

08:00-16:20

Nonstop5h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/1

17:29-20:58

Nonstop6h 29m

$307

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Wed 14/1

06:15-14:37

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 24/1

14:00-17:19

Nonstop6h 19m

$307

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Wed 14/1

07:00-15:22

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 25/1

20:29-23:50

Nonstop6h 21m

$307

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

07:00-15:22

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/2

21:29-00:50

Nonstop6h 21m

$307

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Fri 9/1

13:59-22:23

Nonstop5h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/1

21:29-00:50

Nonstop6h 21m

$307

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Fri 23/1

10:25-18:48

Nonstop5h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 27/1

19:29-22:51

Nonstop6h 22m

$307

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Fri 9/1

08:20-16:25

Nonstop5h 05m

Newark

Fri 9/1

20:30-23:55

Nonstop6h 25m

$325

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

08:02-16:22

Nonstop5h 20m

Newark

Mon 9/2

19:29-22:55

Nonstop6h 26m

$325

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Fri 9/1

08:20-16:25

Nonstop5h 05m

Newark

Mon 12/1

20:30-23:55

Nonstop6h 25m

$325

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

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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 12 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to New York, you should look to book at least 57 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York (average of $186). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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 21 December 2025.

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 61% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York. 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 21 December 2025.

The most flights from LAX to NYC are scheduled on a Saturday (203 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (99 on average).

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

About 12% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 194 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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to New York. 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 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 145 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 05m. Fly via JetBlue, United Airlines, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Los Angeles and New York is about 3938 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the most popular routes from Los Angeles to New York?

    While some choose either Los Angeles - New York LaGuardia or Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl, 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 Scandinavian Airlines (93%), Air Serbia (91%) and Air France (90%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to New York is $153. On average you can expect to pay $153. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Newark), can usually be booked for $188.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York (average of $186). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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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