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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles from $170

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — LAX
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in January or September, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 February 2026.

Wed 25/207:00
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 32m
JetBlue
Wed 25/213:45
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 15m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/2$331
Wed 11/316:55
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 20m
Delta
Wed 18/313:15
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 14m
Delta
Deal found 5/2$338
Sat 28/214:00
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 36m
JetBlue
Wed 18/315:40
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 18m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/2$345
Fri 6/319:45
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 38m
Delta
Wed 11/307:45
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 21m
Delta
Deal found 6/2$352
Sun 8/306:00
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 16m
JetBlue
Tue 17/313:59
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 21m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/2$353
Thu 26/209:40
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 40m
Delta
Wed 4/307:45
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 23m
Delta
Deal found 5/2$355
Wed 25/211:00
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 25m
Delta
Wed 4/306:25
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 25m
Delta
Deal found 7/2$359
Mon 2/306:00
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 16m
JetBlue
Sat 7/306:00
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 13m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/2$365
Mon 23/215:25
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 34m
JetBlue
Tue 3/308:40
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 19m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/2$366
Sat 28/217:30
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 32m
JetBlue
Mon 2/323:40
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 11m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/2$370

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

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Round-trip from

$288

One-way from

$170

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$487

Good round-trip deal

$360 or less

Good one-way deal

$236 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 25/3-1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 18m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
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  • Delta
  • 4/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 38m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
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JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

19:45-23:23

Nonstop6h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/3

22:50-07:08

Nonstop5h 18m

$338

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 13/3

21:25-00:57

Nonstop6h 32m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/3

21:30-06:00

Nonstop5h 30m

$352

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 13/3

20:30-23:59

Nonstop6h 29m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/3

13:59-22:20

Nonstop5h 21m

$366

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/2

06:00-09:16

Nonstop6h 16m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/3

14:15-22:31

Nonstop5h 16m

$366

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/2

17:00-20:30

Nonstop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

23:55-08:25

Nonstop5h 30m

$366

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/3

06:00-09:15

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/4

22:50-07:08

Nonstop5h 18m

$380

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

19:45-23:23

Nonstop6h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/2

06:25-14:50

Nonstop5h 25m

$388

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 24/5

06:59-09:59

Nonstop6h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

15:20-23:59

Nonstop5h 39m

$402

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/3

14:15-23:44

1 stop12h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/3

15:40-23:55

Nonstop5h 15m

$408

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/2

17:00-23:59

1 stop9h 59m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

11:00-22:59

1 stop8h 59m

$409

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

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Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles (average of $172). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles in April is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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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When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 75% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Located just 15.1 km from the city centre, Los Angeles is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Los Angeles from New York John F Kennedy Intl. Booking flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles (LAX) should be relatively easy as there are 76 daily inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

    Delta and JetBlue can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles in just under 6h 29m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Los Angeles is about 3972 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $124 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $155 and JetBlue from $166 one-way.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles (average of $172). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles in April is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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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