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Cheap flights from New York, NY to Los Angeles from C$ 144

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Los Angeles are usually found in September or January, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 241

One-way from

C$ 144

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 428

Good round-trip deal

C$ 282 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 217 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 1/10-31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 51m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 30/9
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 04m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
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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 11 September 2025.

Wed 1/105:55 a.m.EWR - LAX
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Fri 31/101:33 p.m.LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 11/9C$ 241
Thu 2/109:00 p.m.EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mSpirit Airlines
Thu 16/106:40 a.m.LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 244
Sat 11/104:40 p.m.EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 01mSpirit Airlines
Sat 18/1012:35 p.m.LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 255
Wed 1/107:00 a.m.EWR - LAX
1 stop9h 33mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/101:33 p.m.LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 259
Thu 25/95:15 a.m.EWR - LAX
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/91:08 p.m.LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 261
Wed 1/105:15 a.m.EWR - LAX
2 stops16h 40mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/1010:23 p.m.LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 263
Wed 1/105:15 a.m.EWR - LAX
1 stop9h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1010:23 p.m.LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 272
Wed 1/103:13 p.m.LGA - LAX
1 stop9h 27mSpirit Airlines
Thu 30/1012:53 a.m.LAX - LGA
1 stop16h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 276
Wed 3/127:15 a.m.LGA - LAX
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Sat 6/129:20 a.m.LAX - LGA
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9C$ 277
Sat 8/116:10 a.m.LGA - LAX
1 stop15h 10mSouthwest
Wed 12/117:00 a.m.LAX - LGA
2 stops11h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9C$ 280
Sat 4/108:25 a.m.LGA - LAX
1 stop10h 35mSouthwest
Sat 11/105:35 a.m.LAX - LGA
1 stop12h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9C$ 281
Fri 10/106:20 p.m.EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 07mSpirit Airlines
Fri 17/106:40 a.m.LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 283

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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 11 September 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

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/10

11:25 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

1 stop11h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/10

11:15 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

1 stop6h 45m

C$ 281

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 30/10

2:00 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

1 stop8h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/11

9:55 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops9h 00m

C$ 287

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 30/9

9:10 a.m.-12:13 p.m.

Nonstop6h 03m

Los Angeles

Tue 30/9

10:30 p.m.-6:54 a.m.

Nonstop5h 24m

C$ 288

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/11

4:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 15/11

11:15 p.m.-9:15 a.m.

1 stop7h 00m

C$ 292

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Fri 26/9

2:10 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

2 stops11h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 30/9

11:15 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

1 stop6h 45m

C$ 295

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Sat 4/10

4:10 p.m.-11:10 p.m.

2 stops10h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/10

5:10 a.m.-9:10 p.m.

2 stops13h 00m

C$ 303

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 11/12

2:10 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop11h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 13/12

11:15 p.m.-9:15 a.m.

1 stop7h 00m

C$ 310

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 23/10

2:00 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop10h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 28/10

8:30 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops10h 25m

C$ 313

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/11

6:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

1 stop12h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 15/11

11:15 p.m.-9:15 a.m.

1 stop7h 00m

C$ 317

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 10/10

6:20 p.m.-9:27 p.m.

Nonstop6h 07m

Los Angeles

Fri 17/10

6:40 a.m.-3:04 p.m.

Nonstop5h 24m

C$ 321

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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 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 83 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of C$ 231). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 296). 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 11 September 2025.

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.

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

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 11 September 2025.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (212 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (118 on average).

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.

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% 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.

Houston (IAH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 219.

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 Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 12m.

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

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 11 September 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.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,913 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

JACK,Sep 2025

JFK - MSY

I liked the professional services of the crew. Keep up the good work.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,913 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,913 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

JACK,Sep 2025

JFK - MSY

I liked the professional services of the crew. Keep up the good work.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,913 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

JACK,Sep 2025

JFK - MSY

I liked the professional services of the crew. Keep up the good work.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,177 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,913 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

JACK,Sep 2025

JFK - MSY

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

Related info for your journey

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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 164 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.

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

    Airlines like Southwest, JetBlue, and Spirit Airlines fly from New York to Los Angeles in about 6h 03m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 32m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3938 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 102), Frontier (C$ 166), and JetBlue (C$ 167) 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$ 158 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from C$ 158 and Alaska Airlines from C$ 158 one-way.

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

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles or New York LaGuardia - Los Angeles, Newark - 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?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Los Angeles are Japan Airlines (97%), KLM (95%) and Qatar Airways (93%).

  • 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$ 372, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 164. The most popular route (Newark - Los Angeles), is priced around C$ 229.

  • 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 vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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.

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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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of C$ 231). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 296). 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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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 102AverageC$ 195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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