Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $159

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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JFK
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

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 Thursday or Tuesday 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$270

One-way from

$159

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$622

Good round-trip deal

$373 or less

Good one-way deal

$216 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 2/10-5/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 33m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 29/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 14m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 29 August 2025.

Thu 2/1013:33LAX - JFK
1 stop8h 35mFrontier
Sun 5/1006:15JFK - LAX
1 stop8h 58mFrontier
Deal found 27/8$270
Sun 5/1022:45LAX - JFK
1 stop10h 14mFrontier
Wed 8/1011:37JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mFrontier
Deal found 27/8$294
Wed 15/1014:35LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Fri 17/1014:29JFK - LAX
1 stop11h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 27/8$346
Sun 5/1020:35LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 25mJetBlue
Wed 8/1008:15JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 27/8$357
Thu 18/915:00LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mJetBlue
Tue 23/921:09JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 27/8$379
Wed 12/1115:29LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 15mJetBlue
Thu 4/1211:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 27/8$386
Wed 15/1013:33LAX - JFK
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1006:20JFK - LAX
2 stops14h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$392
Thu 2/1015:27LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mDelta
Tue 7/1016:50JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mDelta
Deal found 28/8$394
Tue 4/1106:04LAX - JFK
1 stop7h 50mJetBlue
Tue 4/1119:40JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 27/8$397
Fri 3/1013:10LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Mon 6/1021:15JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 27/8$402
Fri 10/1016:10LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Tue 14/1022:30JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 27/8$403
Sat 11/1016:15LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Sat 18/1021:05JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 27/8$409

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John F Kennedy Intl

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Price

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Thu 2/10

15:27-23:59

Nonstop5h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 18/10

19:45-23:13

Nonstop6h 28m

$379

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Thu 23/10

16:10-00:39

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/11

19:40-22:55

Nonstop6h 15m

$379

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

21:35-06:00

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/11

08:35-11:45

Nonstop6h 10m

$379

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Thu 11/9

16:25-00:57

Nonstop5h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 15/9

21:09-00:09

Nonstop6h 00m

$379

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 14/10

14:35-23:04

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/10

08:15-11:19

Nonstop6h 04m

$379

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Mon 29/9

22:50-07:14

Nonstop5h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/10

21:15-00:27

Nonstop6h 12m

$379

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Fri 12/9

12:25-21:02

Nonstop5h 37m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 19/9

21:09-00:09

Nonstop6h 00m

$379

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Thu 2/10

15:27-23:59

Nonstop5h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/10

21:15-00:27

Nonstop6h 12m

$379

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Thu 30/10

14:30-22:44

Nonstop5h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/11

08:25-11:49

Nonstop6h 24m

$379

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Thu 18/9

16:25-00:57

Nonstop5h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 22/9

06:00-08:55

Nonstop5h 55m

$379

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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 22 August 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 29 August 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 34% 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 24 August 2025.

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

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 29 August 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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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 119 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 29m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $379. 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 $150. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $164, and JetBlue, from $394. Frontier is currently priced 73% 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 $419, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $179. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay $346 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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FrontierCheapest$150Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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