Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles from $181

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 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — LAX
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles are usually found in January or September, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 11 March 2026.

Tue 7/413:14
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop32h 25m
Frontier
Mon 20/423:00
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3$336
Wed 29/413:59
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 10m
JetBlue
Wed 29/420:36
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
JetBlue
Deal found 10/3$355
Sat 2/521:30
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 34m
JetBlue
Sat 9/523:05
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
JetBlue
Deal found 11/3$360
Tue 16/606:00
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 48m
JetBlue
Wed 24/615:20
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 37m
JetBlue
Deal found 10/3$362
Tue 28/417:05
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 24m
JetBlue
Sat 2/512:58
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 32m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/3$363
Tue 14/417:45
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 19m
Delta
Tue 21/406:00
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$376
Mon 15/620:00
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 12m
JetBlue
Tue 23/622:25
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 35m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/3$388
Sat 25/409:30
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 15m
JetBlue
Fri 1/520:45
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/3$391

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Round-trip from

$336

One-way from

$181

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$532

Good round-trip deal

$1,282 or less

Good one-way deal

$273 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 7/4-20/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 9/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 24m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 16/6

06:00-08:48

Nonstop5h 48m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 22/6

23:35-08:11

Nonstop5h 36m

$388

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

08:30-11:47

Nonstop6h 17m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 8/5

08:00-16:24

Nonstop5h 24m

$418

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 15/6

21:30-00:57

Nonstop6h 27m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 22/6

22:59-07:21

Nonstop5h 22m

$432

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/4

18:55-22:20

Nonstop6h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 19/4

23:55-08:25

Nonstop5h 30m

$454

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/4

07:00-15:46

1 stop11h 46m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

22:05-06:30

Nonstop5h 25m

$459

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 25/4

13:59-22:29

1 stop11h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 28/4

23:05-07:26

Nonstop5h 21m

$467

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 25/4

09:30-19:28

1 stop12h 58m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 28/4

06:30-19:11

1 stop9h 41m

$473

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/9

15:15-18:43

Nonstop6h 28m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 7/9

22:59-07:21

Nonstop5h 22m

$476

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/5

09:30-22:15

1 stop15h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

08:25-07:59

1 stop20h 34m

$491

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/5

21:30-00:57

Nonstop6h 27m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 20/5

07:59-00:28

1 stop13h 29m

$492

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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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles (average of $159). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles in April is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 March 2026.

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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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles, such as JetBlue. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Wei,Feb 2026

JFK - BOS

The JFK to BOS flight was uneventful. The delay of the inbound plane was difficult since we were near 1.5 hours in delays from the original departure time.

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Wei,Feb 2026

JFK - BOS

The JFK to BOS flight was uneventful. The delay of the inbound plane was difficult since we were near 1.5 hours in delays from the original departure time.

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    Frontier and JetBlue can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles in just under 6h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 26h 15m. The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Los Angeles is about 3972 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $123 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $153 and JetBlue from $164 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles (average of $159). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles in April is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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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