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Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from $156

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Los Angeles are usually found in January or September, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$262

One-way from

$156

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$475

Good round-trip deal

$485 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 1/10-4/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 51m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 30/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 40m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($73 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Wed 1/1005:55EWR - LAX
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Sat 4/1013:33LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 16/9$262
Wed 15/1014:35EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 57mSpirit Airlines
Mon 20/1006:40LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/9$264
Thu 16/1022:05EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sat 18/1007:05LAX - EWR
1 stop9h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/9$265
Sat 11/1016:40EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 01mSpirit Airlines
Sat 18/1012:35LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/9$276
Tue 14/1014:35EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 57mSpirit Airlines
Tue 21/1012:35LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/9$280
Tue 14/1019:18EWR - LAX
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1012:35LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$285
Wed 1/1017:20EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1013:33LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$286
Wed 1/1017:20EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/1007:15LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/9$301
Mon 29/906:59JFK - LAX
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Thu 16/1014:27LAX - JFK
1 stop16h 57mFrontier
Deal found 16/9$301
Tue 14/1014:35EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 57mSpirit Airlines
Wed 15/1012:35LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 14/9$306
Thu 30/1022:05EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 06mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/1107:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/9$307
Tue 30/911:31JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 01mFrontier
Thu 16/1014:27LAX - JFK
1 stop16h 57mFrontier
Deal found 15/9$313

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Price

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 15/10

14:35-17:32

Nonstop5h 57m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/10

06:40-15:04

Nonstop5h 24m

$264

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 30/9

09:00-11:49

Nonstop5h 49m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/10

23:09-07:39

Nonstop5h 30m

$348

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/10

16:59-20:10

Nonstop6h 11m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/11

21:35-06:00

Nonstop5h 25m

$348

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/11

07:20-10:35

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 7/11

14:30-22:47

Nonstop5h 17m

$348

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 5/11

19:59-23:18

Nonstop6h 19m

Los Angeles

Fri 14/11

22:33-06:59

Nonstop5h 26m

$348

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 14/11

19:59-23:18

Nonstop6h 19m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

21:31-05:54

Nonstop5h 23m

$348

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 3/3

16:10-19:32

Nonstop6h 22m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

07:00-15:23

Nonstop5h 23m

$355

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 8/12

20:44-23:59

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/12

20:46-05:00

Nonstop5h 14m

$355

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 25/10

19:45-23:15

Nonstop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 31/10

23:55-08:30

Nonstop5h 35m

$355

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/1

15:15-18:43

Nonstop6h 28m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

21:59-06:17

Nonstop5h 18m

$355

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $774). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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 NYC to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 17 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Los Angeles at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 87% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New York to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 14 September 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 17 September 2025.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (206 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (124 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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?

    For a flight from New York to Los Angeles, you will be flying into Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 15.1 km from the centre vof the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 167 inbound flights from New York per day. 0 airlines have flights to Los Angeles from New York on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Los Angeles?

    For as low as $264, Spirit Airlines can have you in Los Angeles from New York in 5h 57m. There are 3938 km between New York and Los Angeles. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $156. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Los Angeles for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Los Angeles?

    While some choose either Newark - Los Angeles or New York LaGuardia - Los Angeles, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles is the most popular route from New York to Los Angeles.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York 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 to Los Angeles on time: KLM (97%), Japan Airlines (97%), Qatar Airways (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Los Angeles is $81. On average you can expect to pay $1,144. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $286.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Los Angeles?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $774). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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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