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Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from $180

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 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Los Angeles Los Angeles are usually found in January or September, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 1 April 2026.

Tue 21/405:59
EWR
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LAX
1 stop9h 37m
Frontier
Mon 27/413:52
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop8h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 28/3$298
Tue 21/405:59
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/423:00
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$333
Wed 3/611:30
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/622:30
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$343
Sat 16/522:29
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop14h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/510:36
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$345
Sat 30/511:30
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/622:30
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$349
Thu 16/418:59
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 20/405:30
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop11h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 28/3$351
Fri 15/513:30
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop13h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/510:36
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$358
Thu 4/622:29
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop14h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/622:30
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$359
Tue 12/505:55
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop14h 17m
Frontier
Tue 19/519:10
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop14h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 28/3$364
Wed 3/622:29
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop14h 19m
Frontier
Mon 15/620:01
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop13h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 31/3$365
Wed 3/622:00
LGA
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LAX
1 stop14h 48m
Frontier
Fri 19/623:20
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop15h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 31/3$365
Fri 29/513:30
EWR
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LAX
1 stop13h 51m
Frontier
Thu 18/620:01
LAX
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EWR
1 stop13h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 31/3$373

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 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$298

One-way from

$180

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$562

Good round-trip deal

$1,707 or less

Good one-way deal

$243 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 21/4-27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 01m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 30/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 58m total
  • New York 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 1 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 16/5

17:30-20:45

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 23/5

08:20-16:59

Nonstop5h 39m

$426

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/5

06:19-09:28

Nonstop6h 09m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 12/5

13:48-22:32

Nonstop5h 44m

$439

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/6

06:00-10:55

1 stop7h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 3/6

06:15-17:12

1 stop7h 57m

$447

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/6

21:59-01:29

Nonstop6h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 13/6

14:20-23:09

Nonstop5h 49m

$454

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/6

06:45-09:53

Nonstop6h 08m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 17/6

15:20-00:08

Nonstop5h 48m

$454

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/6

19:20-22:48

Nonstop6h 28m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 15/6

15:20-00:08

Nonstop5h 48m

$454

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 28/5

06:00-10:37

1 stop7h 37m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 2/6

22:35-08:48

1 stop7h 13m

$469

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 19/5

16:55-22:42

1 stop8h 47m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

23:59-10:51

1 stop7h 52m

$485

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

16:45-23:59

1 stop10h 14m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 12/5

07:59-16:29

Nonstop5h 30m

$487

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 28/4

19:29-22:45

Nonstop6h 16m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

07:00-15:31

Nonstop5h 31m

$490

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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 13 March 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 86 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $131). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $253). 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 1 April 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 75% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 1 April 2026.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (176 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (77 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 15% of weekly flights between New York and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 196 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 13% of flights being delayed.

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

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

    For as low as $439, Delta can have you in Los Angeles from New York in 6h 09m. There are 3972 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 $100. 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?

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles Los Angeles or Newark - Los Angeles Los Angeles, New York LaGuardia - Los Angeles 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: Air Europa (86%), LATAM Airlines (86%), Frontier (83%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Los Angeles is $230. On average you can expect to pay $1,367. The most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Los Angeles Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $375.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $131). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $253). 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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