Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles from $171
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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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 Tuesday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles
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Price
New YorkLos Angeles
JFK - LAX
JFKLAX
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 17/1
09:40-13:20
Nonstop6h 40m
Los Angeles
Sat 24/1
14:00-22:23
Nonstop5h 23m
New YorkLos Angeles
JFK - LAX
JFKLAX
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 10/1
07:00-10:20
Nonstop6h 20m
Los Angeles
Fri 16/1
08:00-16:20
Nonstop5h 20m
New YorkLos Angeles
JFK - LAX
JFKLAX
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 10/1
20:29-23:58
Nonstop6h 29m
Los Angeles
Mon 19/1
20:48-05:00
Nonstop5h 12m
New YorkLos Angeles
JFK - LAX
JFKLAX
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 5/12
16:00-23:59
1 stop10h 59m
Los Angeles
Mon 8/12
08:00-22:59
1 stop11h 59m
New YorkLos Angeles
JFK - LAX
JFKLAX
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 11/1
07:00-16:22
1 stop12h 22m
Los Angeles
Sat 17/1
07:00-19:28
1 stop9h 28m
New YorkLos Angeles
JFK - LAX
JFKLAX
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 28/1
11:30-21:37
1 stop13h 07m
Los Angeles
Sun 1/2
19:55-07:00
1 stop8h 05m
New YorkLos Angeles
JFK - LAX
JFKLAX
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 12/11
19:40-22:55
Nonstop6h 15m
Los Angeles
Sat 6/12
14:30-22:45
Nonstop5h 15m
New YorkLos Angeles
JFK - LAX
JFKLAX
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 10/11
21:25-00:45
Nonstop6h 20m
Los Angeles
Mon 17/11
21:45-06:02
Nonstop5h 17m
New YorkLos Angeles
JFK - LAX
JFKLAX
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 3/3
11:00-14:20
Nonstop6h 20m
Los Angeles
Wed 4/3
09:00-17:30
Nonstop5h 30m
New YorkLos Angeles
JFK - LAX
JFKLAX
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 21/1
14:30-23:56
1 stop12h 26m
Los Angeles
Mon 2/2
08:00-16:20
Nonstop5h 20m
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles
How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?
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.
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 $185). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles in April is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 JFK to LAX?
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 73% versus a flight in the afternoon.
How often are flights from New York to Los Angeles delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between New York and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 197 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Los Angeles flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Los Angeles flights?
Over the past year, Atlas Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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