Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from $148

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Los Angeles are usually found in September or January, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 29 January 2026.

Sat 28/209:10
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 7/308:20
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 29/1$246
Wed 4/309:10
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 5/301:05
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop13h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 28/1$251
Wed 25/217:00
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 4/313:25
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/1$253
Thu 26/209:10
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 1/308:20
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 26/1$256
Mon 23/216:05
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 23/201:05
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop13h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 27/1$258
Tue 3/306:05
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Sat 7/322:40
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop9h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 28/1$263
Mon 23/220:59
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop13h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 24/216:07
LAX
-
LGA
2 stops12h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 27/1$266
Fri 27/209:10
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 6/308:20
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 28/1$270
Fri 27/220:59
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop13h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 5/301:05
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop9h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 28/1$270
Wed 25/215:30
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop10h 55m
Southwest
Wed 4/310:40
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 29/1$273
Sat 9/512:34
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 9/521:30
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 28/1$274
Tue 24/206:05
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/321:00
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$274

Find 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 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$246

One-way from

$148

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$457

Good round-trip deal

$1,408 or less

Good one-way deal

$170 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 28/2-7/3
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 43m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 46m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York 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 29 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Price

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 20/3

18:59-22:14

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/3

08:16-16:24

Nonstop5h 08m

$270

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 9/5

12:34-18:38

1 stop9h 04m

Los Angeles

Wed 20/5

08:05-16:20

Nonstop5h 15m

$274

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/2

19:45-23:23

Nonstop6h 38m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/2

07:45-16:08

Nonstop5h 23m

$288

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 11/3

06:00-09:25

Nonstop6h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/3

21:05-05:01

Nonstop4h 56m

$310

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

19:45-23:23

Nonstop6h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/3

23:59-08:30

Nonstop5h 31m

$310

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Fri 27/2

20:59-07:15

1 stop13h 16m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/3

21:31-07:50

1 stop7h 19m

$317

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 11/3

19:59-23:38

Nonstop6h 39m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/3

18:00-06:59

1 stop9h 59m

$324

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

06:00-09:16

Nonstop6h 16m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

21:00-05:04

Nonstop5h 04m

$324

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sun 1/3

06:00-09:08

Nonstop6h 08m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

14:40-22:50

Nonstop5h 10m

$324

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sun 22/3

06:00-09:25

Nonstop6h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

13:25-21:25

Nonstop5h 00m

$324

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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 23 January 2026.

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 66 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $120). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 29 January 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 77% 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 24 January 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 29 January 2026.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (177 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (101 on average).

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

How often are flights from New York to Los Angeles delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between New York and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 193 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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  • 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 144 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 $270, Spirit Airlines can have you in Los Angeles from New York in 6h 15m. 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $98. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, 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?

  • 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: Japan Airlines (90%), Fiji Airways (89%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (81%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Los Angeles is $146. On average you can expect to pay $1,379. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $258.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $120). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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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