Cheap flights from New York, NY to Los Angeles from C$ 150

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
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 66 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 12 December 2025.

Thu 25/125:29 p.m.JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mJetBlue
Thu 1/110:53 a.m.LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 11/12C$ 244
Wed 17/126:49 p.m.EWR - LAX
1 stop15h 29mSpirit Airlines
Fri 16/18:20 a.m.LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 352
Thu 25/126:00 a.m.JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 13mJetBlue
Sun 4/16:00 a.m.LAX - JFK
1 stop9h 31mJetBlue
Deal found 10/12C$ 353
Wed 24/128:42 p.m.EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mJetBlue
Sat 3/111:12 a.m.LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 18mJetBlue
Deal found 10/12C$ 396
Wed 24/126:59 a.m.EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 18mJetBlue
Fri 2/18:50 p.m.LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 10/12C$ 410
Wed 31/127:40 p.m.EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/11:20 p.m.LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 416
Wed 31/128:30 p.m.EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/110:15 a.m.LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 430
Sat 27/123:29 p.m.JFK - LAX
1 stop10h 20mJetBlue
Sat 3/112:59 p.m.LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 10/12C$ 448
Sat 27/127:00 a.m.LGA - LAX
1 stop11h 38mJetBlue
Sat 3/17:25 a.m.LAX - LGA
1 stop10h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 10/12C$ 450
Sat 27/126:00 a.m.EWR - LAX
1 stop12h 38mJetBlue
Sat 3/18:50 p.m.LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 10/12C$ 454
Tue 16/126:39 p.m.EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mSpirit Airlines
Thu 25/128:59 p.m.LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 495
Sat 27/123:45 p.m.JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 19mJetBlue
Tue 6/18:30 a.m.LAX - JFK
1 stop9h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 11/12C$ 496

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 244

One-way from

C$ 150

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 651

Good round-trip deal

C$ 392 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 109 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/2-11/2
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 59m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 10/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 45m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% 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 December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles.
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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

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/1

9:29 p.m.-12:50 a.m.

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles

Tue 20/1

6:15 a.m.-2:37 p.m.

Nonstop5h 22m

C$ 244

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

9:30 p.m.-1:02 a.m.

Nonstop6h 32m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/2

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

Nonstop5h 20m

C$ 258

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/1

9:30 p.m.-12:51 a.m.

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles

Tue 13/1

11:38 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Nonstop5h 22m

C$ 258

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/1

8:29 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles

Mon 26/1

3:25 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

Nonstop5h 19m

C$ 258

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/1

6:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 27/1

6:15 a.m.-2:37 p.m.

Nonstop5h 22m

C$ 258

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 19/2

12:34 p.m.-6:38 p.m.

1 stop9h 04m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/2

7:45 p.m.-11:29 a.m.

1 stop12h 44m

C$ 268

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 8/1

8:40 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

Nonstop6h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 15/1

2:40 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

Nonstop5h 15m

C$ 272

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 5/2

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

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/2

8:02 a.m.-4:22 p.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

C$ 272

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 23/1

4:55 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

Nonstop6h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 29/1

3:40 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

Nonstop5h 19m

C$ 272

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/1

6:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/1

6:05 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Nonstop5h 25m

C$ 272

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from New York with our price prediction graph.
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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 round-trip flight from New York to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 66 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of C$ 116). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 201). 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 12 December 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 6 December 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons 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.

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 12 December 2025.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (211 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (103 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.

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$ 328.

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.

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

About 13% of weekly flights between New York and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 193 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?

Wednesday 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 has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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 12 December 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

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

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

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

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

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

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

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

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 171 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 JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines fly from New York to Los Angeles in about 6h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 59m. 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$ 101), Frontier (C$ 165), and JetBlue (C$ 166) 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$ 109 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from C$ 111 and Hawaiian Airlines from C$ 150 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 (92%), China Southern (86%) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (86%).

  • 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$ 317, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 109. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around C$ 196.

  • 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.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of C$ 116). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 201). 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$ 138AverageC$ 177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapestC$ 165AverageC$ 328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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