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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York from $181

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NYC
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to New York are usually found in January or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$289

One-way from

$181

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$631

Good round-trip deal

$266 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 10/8-26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 28m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 11/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 19m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to New York (NYC).

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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 3 July 2025.

Sun 10/816:50LAX - EWR
1 stop10h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 26/809:00EWR - LAX
1 stop13h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/7$289
Tue 5/813:57LAX - JFK
1 stop17h 26mFrontier
Tue 26/806:00JFK - LAX
1 stop8h 57mFrontier
Deal found 30/6$307
Mon 8/906:45LAX - LGA
2 stops9h 15mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/906:35LGA - LAX
1 stop7h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/7$312
Sun 10/806:00LAX - EWR
1 stop7h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/819:59EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$353
Wed 13/807:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Wed 13/819:29EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$380
Tue 14/1022:10LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Wed 15/1009:10EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 1/7$381
Fri 31/1006:05LAX - JFK
1 stop7h 49mJetBlue
Fri 31/1019:15JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 38mJetBlue
Deal found 29/6$399
Sat 9/815:55LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 43mDelta
Tue 26/807:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/7$422
Tue 5/815:48LAX - JFK
1 stop10h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/810:00JFK - LAX
2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$427
Sat 23/806:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 25/814:10EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/7$445
Mon 8/922:42LAX - JFK
2 stops28h 27mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/910:00JFK - LAX
2 stops28h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$449
Wed 13/809:45LAX - LGA
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Sat 16/817:55LGA - LAX
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Deal found 2/7$455

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

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Los Angeles

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New York

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Departure

Return

Price

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Sun 10/8

16:50-06:05

1 stop10h 15m

Newark

Tue 26/8

09:00-19:13

1 stop13h 13m

$289

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

13:57-10:23

1 stop17h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 26/8

06:00-11:57

1 stop8h 57m

$307

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Mon 8/9

06:45-19:00

2 stops9h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 12/9

06:35-11:02

1 stop7h 27m

$312

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Sun 10/8

06:00-16:53

1 stop7h 53m

Newark

Tue 26/8

19:59-22:58

Nonstop5h 59m

$353

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 13/8

07:00-15:34

Nonstop5h 34m

Newark

Wed 13/8

19:29-22:35

Nonstop6h 06m

$380

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Tue 14/10

22:10-06:30

Nonstop5h 20m

Newark

Wed 15/10

09:10-12:10

Nonstop6h 00m

$381

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Fri 31/10

06:05-16:54

1 stop7h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 31/10

19:15-22:53

Nonstop6h 38m

$399

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

15:48-05:30

1 stop10h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 26/8

10:00-19:10

2 stops12h 10m

$427

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Fri 8/8

11:15-19:55

Nonstop5h 40m

Newark

Tue 12/8

12:00-14:44

Nonstop5h 44m

$431

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

22:59-07:22

Nonstop5h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/11

21:30-00:59

Nonstop6h 29m

$439

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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 27 June 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 60 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 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 3 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to New York in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 3 July 2025.

The most flights from LAX to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (233 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (68 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated 3 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta from Los Angeles to New York. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 154 outbound flights to New York per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to New York round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $289. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $307 and $380, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to New York one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to New York are Spirit Airlines ($181), Hawaiian Airlines ($196), and Alaska Airlines ($212).

  • 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 Serbia (94%), LOT (87%) and Etihad Airways (85%).

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    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.

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