Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $165

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JFK
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in January or September, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$264

One-way from

$165

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$488

Good round-trip deal

$422 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 01m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 17/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 59m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Wed 29/1013:33LAX - JFK
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Wed 5/1106:20JFK - LAX
1 stop9h 08mFrontier
Deal found 14/9$264
Wed 1/1013:33LAX - JFK
1 stop8h 35mFrontier
Wed 15/1006:59JFK - LAX
1 stop28h 29mFrontier
Deal found 14/9$277
Wed 15/1019:00LAX - JFK
1 stop13h 59mFrontier
Sun 19/1006:59JFK - LAX
1 stop28h 29mFrontier
Deal found 15/9$283
Fri 7/1113:23LAX - JFK
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Tue 11/1107:59JFK - LAX
1 stop14h 54mFrontier
Deal found 15/9$288
Tue 9/1221:01LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mFrontier
Sun 14/1211:15JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mFrontier
Deal found 14/9$294
Fri 17/1020:52LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 38mFrontier
Mon 15/1211:15JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mFrontier
Deal found 15/9$297
Tue 9/1221:01LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1206:59JFK - LAX
1 stop17h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$303
Thu 30/1013:33LAX - JFK
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Thu 6/1111:29JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mFrontier
Deal found 15/9$304
Mon 22/914:21LAX - JFK
1 stop17h 05mFrontier
Wed 24/906:59JFK - LAX
1 stop28h 13mFrontier
Deal found 14/9$313

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Los Angeles

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John F Kennedy Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 21/10

15:30-23:55

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/10

16:59-20:10

Nonstop6h 11m

$340

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Mon 29/9

13:25-22:00

Nonstop5h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/10

21:10-00:14

Nonstop6h 04m

$342

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 30/9

10:05-18:36

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/10

17:55-21:03

Nonstop6h 08m

$355

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Wed 19/11

14:15-22:34

Nonstop5h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/12

19:25-22:55

Nonstop6h 30m

$355

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Mon 3/11

22:40-07:00

Nonstop5h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/11

09:55-13:12

Nonstop6h 17m

$355

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Mon 3/11

23:40-07:59

Nonstop5h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/11

07:20-10:35

Nonstop6h 15m

$355

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Fri 5/12

09:00-17:30

Nonstop5h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/12

20:12-23:29

Nonstop6h 17m

$370

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Wed 1/10

20:35-05:00

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/10

08:15-11:19

Nonstop6h 04m

$370

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

10:55-23:36

1 stop9h 41m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/11

07:20-10:35

Nonstop6h 15m

$399

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Wed 22/10

09:00-17:45

Nonstop5h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/10

21:15-00:29

Nonstop6h 14m

$400

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $1,203). Flying from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). 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 JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 14 September 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, JetBlue, andSpirit Airlines from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

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    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from Los Angeles; the airport handles an average of 132 outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Los Angeles airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl. It is only a 15.1 km journey to Los Angeles (LAX) from Los Angeles’s city centre.

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    A quick flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport can take about 5h 25m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $340. The distance between Los Angeles and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 3972 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip from $160. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $195, and JetBlue, from $387. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 70% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is generally $367, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $122. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay $303 for that flight.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $1,203). Flying from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). 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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