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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York from $188

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NYC
1 Jan — 8 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 2 December 2025.

Tue 9/1206:00LAX - EWR
1 stop11h 31mSpirit Airlines
Sat 13/1218:39EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 30/11$303
Wed 10/1206:40LAX - LGA
1 stop12h 20mFrontier
Tue 16/1206:20LGA - LAX
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Deal found 1/12$319
Wed 10/1215:30LAX - JFK
1 stop11h 00mFrontier
Tue 16/1206:15JFK - LAX
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 1/12$319
Fri 12/1222:39LAX - LGA
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Tue 16/1206:20LGA - LAX
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Deal found 1/12$364
Wed 31/1221:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/106:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11$366
Thu 11/1220:51LAX - LGA
1 stop22h 09mFrontier
Tue 16/1206:20LGA - LAX
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Deal found 1/12$382
Thu 11/1220:51LAX - JFK
1 stop15h 38mFrontier
Tue 16/1206:15JFK - LAX
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 1/12$382
Fri 12/1220:51LAX - JFK
1 stop15h 38mFrontier
Tue 16/1206:15JFK - LAX
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 1/12$384
Sat 13/1212:20LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/120:30EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11$391
Thu 25/1211:12LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 18mJetBlue
Fri 2/120:42EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mJetBlue
Deal found 1/12$401
Wed 10/1206:40LAX - LGA
1 stop12h 20mFrontier
Wed 17/1222:55LGA - LAX
1 stop11h 47mFrontier
Deal found 1/12$408
Tue 9/1206:00LAX - EWR
1 stop11h 31mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/1221:00EWR - LAX
1 stop15h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 30/11$422

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 2 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$281

One-way from

$188

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$710

Good one-way deal

$297 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 17/2-21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 40m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 15/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 19m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 2 December 2025.
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Departure

Return

Price

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/2

06:30-17:50

1 stop8h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/2

16:50-22:30

1 stop8h 40m

$283

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Thu 8/1

23:00-09:10

1 stop7h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 14/1

06:05-12:00

1 stop8h 55m

$283

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Wed 14/1

07:00-21:50

2 stops11h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 20/1

16:55-23:40

1 stop9h 45m

$324

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Sat 14/2

08:25-18:15

1 stop6h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 18/2

08:30-21:25

2 stops15h 55m

$335

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Fri 9/1

00:33-14:00

1 stop10h 27m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 14/1

08:59-18:02

1 stop12h 03m

$357

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Wed 14/1

07:00-21:50

2 stops11h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 17/1

16:50-22:30

1 stop8h 40m

$357

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Thu 12/2

05:00-16:25

1 stop8h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 21/2

17:10-23:25

1 stop9h 15m

$363

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Fri 9/1

23:55-08:30

Nonstop5h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

16:55-20:20

Nonstop6h 25m

$377

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Sat 10/1

06:05-14:30

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/1

08:01-11:25

Nonstop6h 24m

$378

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

08:02-16:22

Nonstop5h 20m

Newark

Sun 25/1

19:29-22:55

Nonstop6h 26m

$378

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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 28 November 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York (average of $192). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 2 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 2 December 2025.

The most flights from LAX to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (211 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 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, ALS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.

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 2 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines 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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,156 reviews
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Entertainment

5.0

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Food

5.1

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anabel,Oct 2025

MCO - LGA

The plane was dirty, I had to clean my seat myself, dirty with food. On the outward journey, it was just as dirty.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,156 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,156 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.0

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Food

5.1

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anabel,Oct 2025

MCO - LGA

The plane was dirty, I had to clean my seat myself, dirty with food. On the outward journey, it was just as dirty.

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 89 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. Fly via Southwest, 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 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 Delta ($188), JetBlue ($188), and Alaska Airlines ($190).

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

    While some choose either Los Angeles - Newark or Los Angeles - New York LaGuardia, 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 Air Serbia (88%), Air France (88%) and Delta (88%).

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York (average of $192). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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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