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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. New York to Los Angeles flights typically cost between C$ 364 and C$ 645 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 257 on Spirit Airlines (4 Sep-8 Sep).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 20% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.New York to Los Angeles flights typically cost between C$ 364 and C$ 645 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 257 on Spirit Airlines (4 Sep-8 Sep).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 30m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 51m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Houston (IAH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 217.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 257), United Airlines (C$ 276), and Alaska Airlines (C$ 300) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Los Angeles. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

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

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 161 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from C$ 162 and JetBlue from C$ 176 one-way.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 71 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of C$ 229). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 297). 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.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from New York to Los Angeles

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The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (228 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (164 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 mm 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.

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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).

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

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Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay C$ 441, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 376. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around C$ 336.

Question 16

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

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Los Angeles are Japan Airlines (95%), Qatar Airways (91%) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (90%).

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles are JetBlue, Delta and Frontier. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 53 days in advance to save up to 80% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 53 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from New York to Los Angeles 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as C$ 516, or C$ 807 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

September can be a great time to fly to Los Angeles from New York with a flight ticket averaging about C$ 498. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as C$ 182. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 21

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to LAX?

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Los Angeles at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 76% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from New York. On average, Los Angeles has 198 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.

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

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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.

Question 25

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

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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.

Question 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from New York to Los Angeles?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Los Angeles from New York today with Cheapflights!

Question 27

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from New York to Los Angeles?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from New York to Los Angeles by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights find flights from New York to Los Angeles with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from New York to Los Angeles with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from New York to Los Angeles become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on New York to Los Angeles flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	C$ 257
One-way from	C$ 161
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	C$ 510
Good round-trip deal	C$ 267 or less
Good one-way deal	C$ 175 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	CheapestC$ 101	AverageC$ 187	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Frontier	CheapestC$ 164	AverageC$ 310	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search Frontier flights
JetBlue	CheapestC$ 166	AverageC$ 501	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
Delta	CheapestC$ 428	AverageC$ 558	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

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