Cheap flights from New York, NY to Los Angeles from C$ 154

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 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
28 Nov — 5 Dec1
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 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 29 October 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 258

One-way from

C$ 154

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 518

Good one-way deal

C$ 341 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 8/11-12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 15m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 12/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 29m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 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 29 October 2025.

Sat 8/1112:04 p.m.EWR - LAX
1 stop14h 55mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/111:20 a.m.LAX - EWR
1 stop13h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 29/10C$ 258
Mon 17/119:18 p.m.EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 21/115:45 a.m.LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 260
Wed 3/129:15 p.m.EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/129:39 a.m.LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 263
Mon 17/1112:04 p.m.EWR - LAX
1 stop14h 55mSpirit Airlines
Wed 19/115:30 a.m.LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 265
Thu 13/119:18 p.m.EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 19/115:30 a.m.LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 270
Thu 13/116:00 a.m.EWR - LAX
1 stop9h 28mFrontier
Wed 19/111:23 p.m.LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Deal found 27/10C$ 274
Thu 13/1112:04 p.m.EWR - LAX
1 stop14h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 16/111:20 a.m.LAX - EWR
1 stop13h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 277
Thu 4/126:39 p.m.EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/122:16 p.m.LAX - EWR
2 stops29h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 278
Tue 9/127:00 p.m.EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mSpirit Airlines
Sun 14/126:00 a.m.LAX - EWR
1 stop12h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 284
Fri 21/116:15 a.m.JFK - LAX
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/115:45 a.m.LAX - JFK
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 293
Tue 9/1211:55 a.m.LGA - LAX
1 stop13h 29mSpirit Airlines
Sun 14/1210:35 a.m.LAX - LGA
1 stop9h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 298
Thu 13/1112:59 p.m.LGA - LAX
1 stop14h 00mSpirit Airlines
Tue 18/111:20 a.m.LAX - LGA
1 stop15h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 309

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Customize 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 29 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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New York

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 7/2

7:29 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/2

10:30 a.m.-6:53 p.m.

Nonstop5h 23m

C$ 317

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 24/11

2:38 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop12h 12m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

12:19 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop13h 51m

C$ 317

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/1

6:00 a.m.-9:16 a.m.

Nonstop6h 16m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

12:35 p.m.-8:57 p.m.

Nonstop5h 22m

C$ 317

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 17/1

7:29 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

8:02 a.m.-4:29 p.m.

Nonstop5h 27m

C$ 317

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/12

6:59 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/12

10:40 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

C$ 317

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/11

4:59 p.m.-8:14 a.m.

2 stops18h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 14/11

11:53 a.m.-11:21 p.m.

1 stop8h 28m

C$ 317

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 12/11

9:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

Nonstop6h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 14/11

10:33 p.m.-6:59 a.m.

Nonstop5h 26m

C$ 317

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 16/1

6:00 a.m.-9:16 a.m.

Nonstop6h 16m

Los Angeles

Sun 18/1

8:00 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

C$ 317

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 29/1

7:29 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

8:02 a.m.-4:29 p.m.

Nonstop5h 27m

C$ 317

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 6/12

9:00 a.m.-12:32 p.m.

Nonstop6h 32m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/12

9:31 p.m.-5:54 a.m.

Nonstop5h 23m

C$ 317

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 round-trip flight from New York to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 52 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 C$ 126). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 250). 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 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 56% 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 round-trip from New York to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 26 October 2025.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Los Angeles?

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

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

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 332.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Los Angeles, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 36m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 41m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 29 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown JetBlue,Spirit Airlines, andFrontier from New York to Los Angeles. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

JACK,Sep 2025

JFK - MSY

I liked the professional services of the crew. Keep up the good work.

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

JACK,Sep 2025

JFK - MSY

I liked the professional services of the crew. Keep up the good work.

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

JACK,Sep 2025

JFK - MSY

I liked the professional services of the crew. Keep up the good work.

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

JACK,Sep 2025

JFK - MSY

I liked the professional services of the crew. Keep up the good work.

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

    Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from New York. On average, Los Angeles has 132 inbound flights from New York per day from 4 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.

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    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and JetBlue fly from New York to Los Angeles in about 6h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 56m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3972 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 102), JetBlue (C$ 169), and Frontier (C$ 218) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Los Angeles. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 79% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 156 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from C$ 159 and JetBlue from C$ 159 one-way.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay C$ 620, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 166. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around C$ 250.

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  • 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 C$ 126). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 250). 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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