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

For as low as $527, Alaska Airlines can have you in Los Angeles from New York in 6h 20m. There are 3938 km between New York and Los Angeles. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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.

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).

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

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

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

The cheapest flight price from New York to Los Angeles is $286. On average you can expect to pay $1,760. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $587.

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: STARLUX Airlines (100%), Qatar Airways (88%), Japan Airlines (85%).

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 130 inbound flights from New York per day. 0 airlines have flights to Los Angeles from New York on a regular basis.

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $432). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $705). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 72% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Los Angeles

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (199 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (99 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

New York to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $515 and $778 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $523 on Alaska Airlines (5 Dec–20 Jan).

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

About 17% of weekly flights between New York and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 197 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 15% of flights being delayed.

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

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 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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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 130 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 $527, Alaska Airlines can have you in Los Angeles from New York in 6h 20m. There are 3938 km between New York and Los Angeles. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Los Angeles one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $156. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and American Airlines, 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 New York LaGuardia - Los Angeles or Newark - 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: STARLUX Airlines (100%), Qatar Airways (88%), Japan Airlines (85%).
What are the cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles?
The cheapest flight price from New York to Los Angeles is $286. On average you can expect to pay $1,760. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $587.
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?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $432). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $705). 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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It’s optimal to fly from New York to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 72% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (199 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (99 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

New York to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $515 and $778 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $523 on Alaska Airlines (5 Dec–20 Jan).

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

About 17% of weekly flights between New York and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 197 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 15% of flights being delayed.

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

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 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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Cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles
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Best flights from New York to Los Angeles
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Direct flights from New York to Los Angeles
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Last-minute flights from New York to Los Angeles
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One-way flights from New York to Los Angeles
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New York to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $515 and $778 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $523 on Alaska Airlines (5 Dec–20 Jan).