Find flights
Deals
When to book
FAQs

Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles from $273

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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — LAX
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
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 72 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 August 2026.

Sat 26/915:45 -
Nonstop6h 04m
Sat 3/1014:00 -
Nonstop5h 28m
Deal found 6/8$477
Sat 26/909:00 -
Nonstop5h 57m
Tue 29/908:45 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Deal found 6/8$479
Sat 12/920:35 -
Nonstop6h 07m
Sat 19/914:15 -
Nonstop5h 28m
Deal found 6/8$480
Sat 5/913:00 -
1 stop10h 54m
Mon 14/923:50 -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 9/8$481
Wed 16/916:24 -
Nonstop6h 06m
Sat 26/920:40 -
Nonstop5h 29m
Deal found 6/8$491
Sat 19/909:55 -
1 stop9h 27m
Sat 19/918:15 -
1 stop8h 46m
Deal found 11/8$494
Tue 15/911:29 -
1 stop9h 58m
Sat 26/908:00 -
Nonstop5h 30m
Deal found 6/8$497
Sat 12/920:40 -
Nonstop6h 13m
Sat 19/921:45 -
1 stop10h 51m
Deal found 6/8$500
Mon 12/1015:45 -
1 stop10h 04m
Wed 4/1121:45 -
1 stop10h 32m
Deal found 8/8$503
Tue 29/911:29 -
1 stop9h 58m
Sat 3/1010:30 -
1 stop10h 21m
Deal found 10/8$504
Sat 19/909:55 -
1 stop11h 07m
Mon 21/923:50 -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 8/8$506

Find 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 11 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$477

One-way from

$273

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$566

Good round-trip deal

$604 or less

Good one-way deal

$389 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 4/11-7/11
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 22m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Search Deals
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 14/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 18m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($86 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles.
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 11 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

11:29-18:27

1 stop9h 58m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 11/9

21:45-12:00

1 stop11h 15m

$503

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 21/1

10:00-18:29

1 stop11h 29m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 7/2

11:00-22:59

1 stop8h 59m

$503

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/9

11:29-18:27

1 stop9h 58m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 29/9

10:45-23:51

1 stop10h 06m

$503

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/9

11:29-18:27

1 stop9h 58m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 20/9

10:30-23:51

1 stop10h 21m

$503

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/10

11:29-18:25

1 stop9h 56m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 7/11

09:57-23:50

1 stop10h 53m

$503

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 15/9

11:29-18:27

1 stop9h 58m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 21/9

20:25-08:30

1 stop9h 05m

$515

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

14:30-22:35

1 stop11h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

06:30-17:29

1 stop7h 59m

$515
Fastest return journey

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/9

07:00-09:55

Nonstop5h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 29/9

08:45-17:20

Nonstop5h 35m

$520

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/9

09:50-12:58

Nonstop6h 08m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

21:45-11:36

1 stop10h 51m

$525

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/10

07:25-15:57

1 stop11h 32m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/10

18:07-05:59

1 stop8h 52m

$534

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/8

Showing 1-10 of 22 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 49 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 $398). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $657). 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 August 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 67% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $457 and $728 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $477 on Delta (26 Sept–3 Oct).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 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 127 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?

    JetBlue can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles in just under 9h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Los Angeles is about 3972 km.

  • 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 JetBlue from $182 and American Airlines from $205 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles on time: China Southern (91%), Qatar Airways (89%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay $1,318, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $256. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles Los Angeles), is priced around $503.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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 $398). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $657). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Los Angeles?

Book flights to Los Angeles if you plan to visit one of these locations
West Hollywood
El Segundo
Culver City
Simi Valley
Universal City
San Juan Capistrano
Monterey Park
Moreno Valley
Santa Clarita
Dana Point
Oceanside
Inglewood
Glendale
Vernon

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Newark to Los Angeles flights
LaGuardia to Los Angeles flights
Newark to San Francisco flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Las Vegas flights
John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Los Angeles from John F Kennedy Intl today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Los Angeles from John F Kennedy Intl? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles become cheaper?

Of course! You can now track prices for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.