Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $198 | Spirit1 stop10 hrSat, May 2 — Sat, May 9 | The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Los Angeles is currently $198 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $99 | Spirit1 stop11 hrSat, May 9 | The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Los Angeles is currently $99 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $201 | SpiritNonstop7 hrSat, May 2 — Fri, May 8 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New York to Los Angeles is currently $201 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $491 | SpiritNonstop7 hrSat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Los Angeles is currently $491 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $495 | Frontier1 stop10 hrSat, May 2 — Sat, May 9 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Los Angeles is currently $495 | |
| Fastest flight | 5 hr 35 min | The fastest nonstop flight from New York to Los Angeles takes 5 hr 35 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from New York to Los Angeles per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Los Angeles is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Cheapest
Prices in January are usually between $115 and $260.
Popular airlines from New York to Los Angeles
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from New York to Los Angeles in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- UnitedNonstopfrom $237Typical price: $235–47069 weekly nonstop flightsEWR - LAXEvery day1089 weekly connecting flightsEWR, LGA - LAXEvery day
- DeltaNonstopfrom $277Typical price: $265–59069 weekly nonstop flightsJFK - LAXEvery day835 weekly connecting flightsEWR, JFK, LGA - LAXEvery day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $257Typical price: $255–50063 weekly nonstop flightsJFK - LAXEvery day1040 weekly connecting flightsEWR, JFK, LGA - LAXEvery day
- JetBlueNonstopfrom $302Typical price: $250–55063 weekly nonstop flightsJFK - LAXEvery day95 weekly connecting flightsEWR, JFK, LGA - LAXEvery day
- AlaskaNonstopfrom $277Typical price: $265–6107 weekly nonstop flightsEWR - LAXEvery day84 weekly connecting flightsEWR, JFK - LAXEvery day
- SpiritNonstopfrom $198Typical price: $165–3607 weekly nonstop flightsEWR - LAXEvery day39 weekly connecting flightsEWR, LGA - LAXEvery day
Popular airports near New York
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from New York center and popularity with travelers.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)New YorkUnited States38 min12 mi
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA)New YorkUnited States24 min8 mi
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)NewarkUnited States29 min8 mi
- New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)NewburghUnited States1 hr 28 min55 mi
Popular airports near Los Angeles
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Los Angeles center and popularity with travelers.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)Los AngelesUnited States30 min12 mi
- Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)BurbankUnited States26 min12 mi
- Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)TijuanaMexico2 hr 25 min127 mi
- Ontario International Airport (ONT)OntarioUnited States47 min37 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Los Angeles
The cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $115 to $260.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $198. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $99.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from New York to Los Angeles is $237, flying from May 2 to May 9.
- The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Los Angeles is $277, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
- The cheapest American flight from New York to Los Angeles is $257, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to Los Angeles is $302, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from New York to Los Angeles is $277, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from New York to Los Angeles is $198, flying from May 2 to May 9.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Los Angeles starts at $198 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $99 and departs on Sat, May 9.
5 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from New York to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New York to Los Angeles.
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 69 nonstop flights and 1,089 connecting flights per week. United flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Other popular airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 69 nonstop flights and 1,089 connecting flights per week. United flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Other popular airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles are:
- Delta offers 69 nonstop flights and 835 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- American offers 63 nonstop flights and 1,040 connecting flights per week. American flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- JetBlue offers 63 nonstop flights and 95 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- Alaska offers 7 nonstop flights and 84 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- Spirit offers 7 nonstop flights and 39 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $198. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $99.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from New York to Los Angeles is $237, flying from May 2 to May 9.
- The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Los Angeles is $277, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
- The cheapest American flight from New York to Los Angeles is $257, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to Los Angeles is $302, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from New York to Los Angeles is $277, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from New York to Los Angeles is $198, flying from May 2 to May 9.
United, Alaska, Spirit, Delta, JetBlue and American fly direct from New York to Los Angeles.
- There are 69 United direct flights from New York to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 69 Delta direct flights from New York to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 63 American direct flights from New York to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 63 JetBlue direct flights from New York to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Alaska direct flights from New York to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Spirit direct flights from New York to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Los Angeles at price $491 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
United, Alaska, Spirit, Delta, JetBlue and American fly direct from New York to Los Angeles.
- There are 69 United direct flights from New York to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 69 Delta direct flights from New York to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 63 American direct flights from New York to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 63 JetBlue direct flights from New York to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Alaska direct flights from New York to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Spirit direct flights from New York to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from New York to Los Angeles on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New York and Los Angeles start at $201 from Sat, May 2 to Fri, May 8 with Spirit.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and Los Angeles start at $495 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Los Angeles start at $198 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9.
To book business class trips from New York to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and Los Angeles starts at $491 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Spirit.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Los Angeles at price $491 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from New York to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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