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

Departing from Los Angeles to New York will take you 5h 25m. There are 3938 km between Los Angeles and New York. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to New York round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to New York is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $247 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and American Airlines, starting at $338 and $442 round-trip. These flights start at 54% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $151. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to New York for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, 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 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

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

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

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

On average you can expect to pay $535 for a flight from Los Angeles to New York. The cheapest flight overall is $234 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - Newark) is currently priced at $526.

What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to New York?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to New York are Fiji Airways (85%), Air France (81%) and China Southern (80%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to New York?

Consider JetBlue, American Airlines or Frontier when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Los Angeles to New York.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to New York?

Most people fly from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight from Los Angeles to New York. On average, Los Angeles has 192 outbound flights to New York per day from 3 airlines. Los Angeles Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York (average of $370). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $702). 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 LAX to NYC?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York

The most flights from LAX to NYC are scheduled on a Sunday (224 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (171 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to New York flights typically cost between $409 and $696 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $484 on Alaska Airlines (24 Oct–31 Oct).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Los Angeles to New York?

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Los Angeles to New York?

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $289.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Los Angeles to New York?

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 46m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Los Angeles to New York?

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 21m.

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

About 15% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 189 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Los Angeles to New York flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andHawaiian Airlines from Los Angeles to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Anonymous,Nov 2025

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The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

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Anonymous,Nov 2025

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The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

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Anonymous,Nov 2025

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The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

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Anonymous,Nov 2025

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The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

American Airlines

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Anonymous,Nov 2025

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The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

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Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to New York?
Most people fly from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight from Los Angeles to New York. On average, Los Angeles has 192 outbound flights to New York per day from 3 airlines. Los Angeles Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to New York?
Departing from Los Angeles to New York will take you 5h 25m. There are 3938 km between Los Angeles and New York. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to New York round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to New York is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $247 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and American Airlines, starting at $338 and $442 round-trip. These flights start at 54% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to New York one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $151. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to New York for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Los Angeles to New York?
While some choose either Los Angeles Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Los Angeles Los Angeles - New York LaGuardia, Los Angeles Los Angeles - Newark is the most popular route from Los Angeles to New York.
What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to New York?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to New York are Fiji Airways (85%), Air France (81%) and China Southern (80%).
What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New York?
On average you can expect to pay $535 for a flight from Los Angeles to New York. The cheapest flight overall is $234 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - Newark) is currently priced at $526.
Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to New York that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to New York?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to New York.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to New York?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to New York 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 Los Angeles to New York?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York (average of $370). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $702). 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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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York. 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 31 August 2026.

The most flights from LAX to NYC are scheduled on a Sunday (224 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (171 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to New York flights typically cost between $409 and $696 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $484 on Alaska Airlines (24 Oct–31 Oct).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Los Angeles to New York?

Share of one-stop return flights from Los Angeles to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Los Angeles to New York?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Los Angeles to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $289.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Los Angeles to New York?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 46m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Los Angeles to New York?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 21m.

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

About 15% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 189 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Los Angeles to New York flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Los Angeles to New York. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2026.

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

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Los Angeles to New York flights typically cost between $409 and $696 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $484 on Alaska Airlines (24 Oct–31 Oct).