Cheap flights from New York, NY to Los Angeles from C$ 142

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 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 Thursday

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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 28 January 2026.

Thu 26/29:10 a.m.
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/311:59 p.m.
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop11h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 239
Thu 26/29:10 a.m.
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 1/38:20 a.m.
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 245
Thu 26/28:59 p.m.
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop13h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 1/31:05 a.m.
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop9h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 247
Tue 24/36:59 p.m.
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 29/37:01 p.m.
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop13h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 256
Thu 5/38:59 p.m.
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop13h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 9/31:05 a.m.
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop9h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 257
Sat 9/56:59 a.m.
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 16/59:30 p.m.
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 258
Sun 22/28:59 a.m.
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop14h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/31:05 a.m.
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop9h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 275
Sat 7/39:10 a.m.
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 14/38:16 a.m.
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 277
Wed 18/27:00 a.m.
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 31m
United Airlines
Thu 19/22:40 p.m.
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 283
Fri 10/48:59 p.m.
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop13h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 14/412:51 a.m.
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop8h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 286
Thu 5/29:00 a.m.
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 9/28:20 a.m.
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 287
Fri 20/22:45 p.m.
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 24m
United Airlines
Tue 24/211:00 p.m.
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 290

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 239

One-way from

C$ 142

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 437

Good round-trip deal

C$ 986 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 182 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 26/2-2/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 23m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Delta
  • Delta
  • 21/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 38m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

7:45 p.m.-11:23 p.m.

Nonstop6h 38m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

11:55 p.m.-8:25 a.m.

Nonstop5h 30m

C$ 290

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sun 1/3

9:10 a.m.-12:38 p.m.

Nonstop6h 28m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/3

1:05 a.m.-5:54 p.m.

1 stop13h 49m

C$ 295

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 24/2

7:59 p.m.-11:38 p.m.

Nonstop6h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

7:05 a.m.-3:27 p.m.

Nonstop5h 22m

C$ 297

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

8:30 a.m.-12:06 p.m.

Nonstop6h 36m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/3

1:40 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

Nonstop5h 15m

C$ 297

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

7:45 p.m.-11:23 p.m.

Nonstop6h 38m

Los Angeles

Sat 28/2

6:25 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

Nonstop5h 25m

C$ 303

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/3

5:59 a.m.-9:17 a.m.

Nonstop6h 18m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/3

1:59 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

Nonstop5h 21m

C$ 310

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 12/3

6:00 a.m.-9:25 a.m.

Nonstop6h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

2:40 p.m.-10:47 p.m.

Nonstop5h 07m

C$ 324

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 19/2

10:15 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop8h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/2

10:55 p.m.-9:12 a.m.

1 stop7h 17m

C$ 324

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 18/2

5:30 p.m.-11:13 p.m.

1 stop8h 43m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/2

6:00 a.m.-4:53 p.m.

1 stop7h 53m

C$ 324

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

3:05 p.m.-6:39 p.m.

Nonstop6h 34m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

4:30 p.m.-12:37 a.m.

Nonstop5h 07m

C$ 324

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

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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 23 January 2026.

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$ 115). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 200). 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 28 January 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 59% 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 24 January 2026.

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. Saturday evenings 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 28 January 2026.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (181 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (138 on average).

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

About 14% 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?

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 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 28 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines and Frontier 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.

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

kris,Dec 2025

BWI - LAX

our original 5 hr direct flight was cancelled without notification. Replace with next day 17 hour with layover.

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

kris,Dec 2025

BWI - LAX

our original 5 hr direct flight was cancelled without notification. Replace with next day 17 hour with layover.

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

kris,Dec 2025

BWI - LAX

our original 5 hr direct flight was cancelled without notification. Replace with next day 17 hour with layover.

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 158 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 Spirit Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines fly from New York to Los Angeles in about 6h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 3938 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 100), JetBlue (C$ 160), and Frontier (C$ 164) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Los Angeles. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 78% 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$ 108 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from C$ 110 and Hawaiian Airlines from C$ 149 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 (90%), Fiji Airways (89%) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (81%).

  • 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$ 863, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 162. The most popular route (Newark - Los Angeles), is priced around C$ 796.

  • 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$ 115). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 200). 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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