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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York from $301

LAX — NYC
29 Sep — 6 Oct1
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 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New York

Tue 20/1006:05 -
2 stops34h 39m
Tue 27/1006:30 -
1 stop8h 49m
Deal found 28/8$588
Thu 24/918:15 -
1 stop8h 46m
Fri 25/909:55 -
1 stop11h 07m
Deal found 26/8$590
Mon 9/1123:17 -
1 stop6h 52m
Wed 11/1114:30 -
1 stop9h 01m
Deal found 26/8$595
Wed 28/1006:05 -
1 stop8h 25m
Sat 31/1015:14 -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 28/8$597
Wed 28/1011:42 -
2 stops17h 52m
Sat 31/1006:30 -
1 stop8h 49m
Deal found 28/8$600
Mon 5/1018:07 -
1 stop8h 52m
Fri 23/1016:23 -
1 stop10h 35m
Deal found 26/8$600
Tue 27/1023:59 -
Nonstop5h 21m
Sat 31/1011:00 -
Nonstop6h 03m
Deal found 28/8$602
Sat 19/913:00 -
1 stop7h 05m
Sat 26/906:00 -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 25/8$603
Wed 7/1013:55 -
Nonstop5h 31m
Wed 21/1006:00 -
Nonstop6h 10m
Deal found 28/8$603
Sat 19/912:15 -
Nonstop5h 33m
Wed 30/917:30 -
Nonstop6h 04m
Deal found 26/8$603
Sat 10/1013:30 -
Nonstop5h 28m
Sat 17/1006:00 -
Nonstop6h 11m
Deal found 26/8$605
Sat 19/920:50 -
Nonstop5h 24m
Sat 26/920:55 -
Nonstop5h 59m
Deal found 28/8$605

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to New York

Round-trip from

$588

One-way from

$301

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$752
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 20/10-27/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 28m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 28/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 25m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($239 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Los AngelesNew York

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

LAXJFK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/1

06:10-19:23

1 stop10h 13m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/1

16:45-08:26

1 stop18h 41m

$600

Los AngelesNew York

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - LGA New York LaGuardia

LAXLGA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 24/10

05:25-16:55

2 stops8h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 27/10

15:05-22:15

1 stop10h 10m

$612
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesNewark

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - EWR Newark

LAXEWR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 18/9

16:10-00:30

Nonstop5h 20m

Newark

Tue 22/9

09:20-11:59

Nonstop5h 39m

$612

Los AngelesNewark

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - EWR Newark

LAXEWR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 3/2

08:00-06:53

1 stop19h 53m

Newark

Sat 27/2

19:59-23:07

Nonstop6h 08m

$620

Los AngelesNew York

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - LGA New York LaGuardia

LAXLGA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 19/9

06:00-17:37

1 stop8h 37m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 23/9

17:05-22:10

1 stop8h 05m

$637

Los AngelesNewark

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - EWR Newark

LAXEWR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 19/9

06:00-15:59

1 stop6h 59m

Newark

Sat 26/9

06:15-11:13

1 stop7h 58m

$637

Los AngelesNewark

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - EWR Newark

LAXEWR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 1/12

19:55-15:30

1 stop16h 35m

Newark

Tue 15/12

19:59-23:07

Nonstop6h 08m

$637

Los AngelesNewark

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - EWR Newark

LAXEWR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

22:00-06:22

Nonstop5h 22m

Newark

Tue 17/11

06:00-09:16

Nonstop6h 16m

$646

Los AngelesNew York

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

LAXJFK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 12/10

08:40-17:09

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/10

14:35-17:41

Nonstop6h 06m

$646

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

15:25-22:15

2 stops9h 50m

$654

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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 $448). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $850). 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 Friday (220 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (154 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 $458 and $813 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $588 on Frontier (20 Oct–27 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 189 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 59 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 179 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 20m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Southwest, 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?

    While some choose either Los Angeles Los Angeles - New York LaGuardia or Los Angeles Los Angeles - Newark, Los Angeles Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 $448). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $850). 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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