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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York from $169

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NYC
9 Feb — 16 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 10 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$295

One-way from

$169

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$500

Good one-way deal

$154 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/1-28/1
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 38m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 32m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 10 January 2026.

Wed 21/111:40LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 28/114:45EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$295
Mon 23/222:45LAX - LGA
1 stop14h 14mFrontier
Mon 2/306:00LGA - LAX
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Deal found 8/1$298
Mon 23/222:45LAX - JFK
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Mon 2/306:00JFK - LAX
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Deal found 8/1$298
Sat 7/213:38LAX - EWR
1 stop14h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sat 14/217:37EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/1$298
Tue 27/108:02LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 31/119:29EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$309
Tue 21/408:05LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 15mSpirit Airlines
Fri 24/406:59EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/1$310
Sat 31/113:38LAX - EWR
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/206:00EWR - LAX
1 stop10h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/1$312
Tue 3/210:25LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 23mJetBlue
Tue 3/221:29JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 8/1$317
Mon 23/223:59LAX - EWR
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/305:55EWR - LAX
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$317
Wed 11/201:05LAX - EWR
1 stop13h 49mSpirit Airlines
Fri 20/217:37EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/1$324
Tue 3/223:40LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Tue 10/220:29JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 9/1$328
Sat 24/108:40LAX - LGA
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/116:35LGA - LAX
1 stop9h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$330

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Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

08:02-16:22

Nonstop5h 20m

Newark

Sat 24/1

19:29-22:55

Nonstop6h 26m

$309

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

07:01-17:27

1 stop7h 26m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 28/1

10:00-15:26

1 stop8h 26m

$330

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Thu 29/1

23:59-12:00

1 stop9h 01m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/2

11:59-17:57

1 stop8h 58m

$345

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

21:35-06:00

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/2

15:25-18:53

Nonstop6h 28m

$352

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Fri 13/2

10:10-18:42

Nonstop5h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/2

19:45-23:23

Nonstop6h 38m

$352

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

13:30-21:52

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

18:20-22:05

Nonstop6h 45m

$361

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Fri 30/1

21:35-06:00

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

19:45-23:21

Nonstop6h 36m

$361

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Sat 14/2

06:25-14:50

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/2

08:35-12:08

Nonstop6h 33m

$361

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Mon 23/2

06:00-14:13

Nonstop5h 13m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

20:00-23:35

Nonstop6h 35m

$389

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 11/2

01:05-17:54

1 stop13h 49m

Newark

Fri 20/2

12:29-18:23

1 stop8h 54m

$391

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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 2 January 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 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 $187). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 10 January 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 37% 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 10 January 2026.

The most flights from LAX to NYC are scheduled on a Friday (182 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 20m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, 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 - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Los Angeles - New York LaGuardia, 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 (94%), Royal Jordanian (89%) and Icelandair (87%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to New York is $154. On average you can expect to pay $154. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Newark), can usually be booked for $352.

  • 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 $187). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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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