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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles from $176

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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — LAX
20 May — 27 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in January or September, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 15 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$353

One-way from

$176

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$553

Good round-trip deal

$2,251 or less

Good one-way deal

$284 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 6/6-6/6
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 48m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 7/7
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 02m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles.
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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 15 May 2025.

Thu 29/511:37JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mFrontier
Wed 4/615:48LAX - JFK
1 stop10h 42mFrontier
Deal found 15/5$319
Tue 17/618:59JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 30mJetBlue
Wed 25/615:20LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mJetBlue
Deal found 14/5$413
Fri 4/719:29JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 41mDelta
Tue 8/715:15LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 13/5$421
Wed 17/909:30JFK - LAX
1 stop9h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 24/908:52LAX - JFK
1 stop10h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 14/5$427
Wed 17/909:30JFK - LAX
1 stop9h 26mAlaska Airlines
Wed 24/908:52LAX - JFK
1 stop10h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/5$429
Sat 19/711:29JFK - LAX
1 stop14h 12mSun Country Air
Mon 28/723:59LAX - JFK
1 stop7h 35mSun Country Air
Deal found 15/5$550

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Price

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/5

11:37-14:48

Nonstop6h 11m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/6

15:48-05:30

1 stop10h 42m

$319

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/6

18:59-22:29

Nonstop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/6

15:20-23:57

Nonstop5h 37m

$413

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/7

19:29-23:10

Nonstop6h 41m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/7

15:15-23:58

Nonstop5h 43m

$421

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 17/9

09:30-15:56

1 stop9h 26m

Los Angeles

Wed 24/9

08:52-22:17

1 stop10h 25m

$427

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 17/9

09:30-15:56

1 stop9h 26m

Los Angeles

Wed 24/9

08:52-22:17

1 stop10h 25m

$429

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 19/7

11:29-22:41

1 stop14h 12m

Los Angeles

Mon 28/7

23:59-10:34

1 stop7h 35m

$550

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/7

11:37-14:39

Nonstop6h 02m

$176

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/10

13:55-17:12

Nonstop6h 17m

$200

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 17/9

09:30-15:56

1 stop9h 26m

$214

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 20/8

17:29-23:59

1 stop9h 30m

$229

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 9 May 2025.

Booking 78 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles (average of $781). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,298). 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 15 May 2025.

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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 72% versus a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 15 May 2025.

The most flights from JFK to LAX are scheduled on a Sunday (151 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (114 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 15 May 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Los Angeles, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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    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 140 daily inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl from 1 airline.

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    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles round-trip from $353. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are JetBlue, from $413, and Delta, from $421. You may be able to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 $176 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $215 and Alaska Airlines from $229 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles (average of $781). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,298). 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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