Cheap flights from New York, NY to Los Angeles from C$ 145

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
13 apr. — 20 apr.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Los Angeles Los Angeles are usually found in January or September, booked 86 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 14 mars 2026.

on. 8/42:00 p.m.
EWR
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LAX
1 stop9h 33m
Spirit Airlines
on. 15/45:30 a.m.
LAX
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EWR
1 stop11h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 260
ma. 27/42:55 p.m.
EWR
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LAX
1 stop9h 50m
Spirit Airlines
ma. 4/511:00 p.m.
LAX
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EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 12/3C$ 276
lø. 11/42:00 p.m.
EWR
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LAX
1 stop9h 33m
Spirit Airlines
on. 22/45:30 a.m.
LAX
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EWR
1 stop11h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3C$ 287
fr. 10/46:59 p.m.
EWR
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LAX
Nonstop6h 15m
Spirit Airlines
fr. 17/411:00 p.m.
LAX
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EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3C$ 289
fr. 1/56:59 p.m.
EWR
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LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
Spirit Airlines
ma. 11/56:01 p.m.
LAX
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EWR
1 stop10h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 10/3C$ 297
sø. 19/410:08 a.m.
EWR
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LAX
1 stop9h 19m
Spirit Airlines
ti. 21/45:30 a.m.
LAX
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EWR
1 stop11h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 307
on. 25/36:59 p.m.
EWR
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LAX
Nonstop6h 15m
Spirit Airlines
ti. 31/311:30 p.m.
LAX
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EWR
1 stop8h 48m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 308
on. 22/47:29 p.m.
EWR
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LAX
Nonstop6h 16m
Alaska Airlines
ti. 28/47:00 a.m.
LAX
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EWR
Nonstop5h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 324
lø. 25/47:29 p.m.
EWR
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LAX
Nonstop6h 16m
Alaska Airlines
ti. 28/47:00 a.m.
LAX
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EWR
Nonstop5h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 326
ti. 7/48:59 p.m.
LGA
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LAX
1 stop13h 14m
Spirit Airlines
to. 9/44:07 p.m.
LAX
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LGA
2 stops13h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 12/3C$ 326
on. 8/46:00 a.m.
JFK
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LAX
1 stop9h 44m
Frontier
on. 15/411:00 p.m.
LAX
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JFK
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 9/3C$ 327
on. 8/48:59 p.m.
LGA
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LAX
1 stop13h 14m
Multiple Airlines
on. 15/47:15 a.m.
LAX
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LGA
2 stops11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 327

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 14 mars 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 260

One-way from

C$ 145

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 514

Good round-trip deal

C$ 235 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 158 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 8/4-15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 07m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 24/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 06m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (C$ 17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles Los Angeles.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

on. 8/4

2:00 p.m.-8:33 p.m.

1 stop9h 33m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

on. 15/4

5:30 a.m.-8:04 p.m.

1 stop11h 34m

C$ 263

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ti. 28/4

8:29 a.m.-11:46 a.m.

Nonstop6h 17m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

lø. 2/5

10:05 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

Nonstop5h 25m

C$ 349

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

ti. 26/5

5:30 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop9h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

ti. 2/6

7:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m.

1 stop10h 15m

C$ 379

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

ti. 28/4

7:20 a.m.-10:35 a.m.

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

fr. 15/5

12:15 p.m.-8:47 p.m.

Nonstop5h 32m

C$ 393

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

on. 8/4

6:00 a.m.-9:09 a.m.

Nonstop6h 09m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

on. 15/4

1:58 p.m.-10:24 p.m.

Nonstop5h 26m

C$ 417

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

fr. 26/6

9:00 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

Nonstop5h 59m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

on. 1/7

11:25 a.m.-7:50 p.m.

Nonstop5h 25m

C$ 420
Quickest round-trip

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

fr. 14/8

8:00 p.m.-11:03 p.m.

Nonstop6h 03m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

ma. 17/8

11:15 p.m.-7:26 a.m.

Nonstop5h 11m

C$ 434

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

fr. 3/7

3:30 p.m.-6:20 p.m.

Nonstop5h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

fr. 3/7

8:33 p.m.-5:00 a.m.

Nonstop5h 27m

C$ 441

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

to. 16/4

10:35 a.m.-5:40 p.m.

2 stops10h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

ma. 20/4

7:55 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops10h 30m

C$ 447

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

fr. 24/4

3:40 p.m.-6:41 p.m.

Nonstop6h 01m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

ma. 27/4

9:00 p.m.-5:13 a.m.

Nonstop5h 13m

C$ 461

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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 6 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 86 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$ 123). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 238). 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 14 mars 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 61% 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 21 February 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 14 mars 2026.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (177 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (137 on average).

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

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

About 15% of weekly flights between New York and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 191 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 14% 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 14 mars 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

Entertainment

4.9

Overall

6.3

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.0

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

Entertainment

4.9

Overall

6.3

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.0

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

Entertainment

4.9

Overall

6.3

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.0

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 Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from New York. On average, Los Angeles has 150 inbound flights from New York per day from 4 airlines. Los Angeles 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, JetBlue, and United Airlines fly from New York to Los Angeles in about 6h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 18m. 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$ 100), JetBlue (C$ 160), and Frontier (C$ 183) 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$ 111 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 Fiji Airways (90%), Aeromexico (80%) and Iberia (76%).

  • 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$ 490, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 158. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles Los Angeles), is priced around C$ 350.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of C$ 123). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 238). 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$ 100AverageC$ 175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapestC$ 183AverageC$ 367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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