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Cheap flights from New York, NY to Los Angeles from C$ 262

NYC — LAX
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Los Angeles are usually found in January or February, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles

Thu 10/129:30 a.m. -
1 stop11h 42m
Thu 24/128:45 p.m. -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 7/11C$ 532
Thu 19/1110:00 a.m. -
1 stop12h 16m
Mon 7/126:05 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 20m
Deal found 5/11C$ 533
Wed 2/1212:35 p.m. -
1 stop11h 05m
Tue 8/126:05 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 20m
Deal found 6/11C$ 535
Sat 12/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop12h 41m
Sat 12/127:45 p.m. -
1 stop8h 56m
Deal found 5/11C$ 538
Thu 17/124:30 p.m. -
1 stop10h 29m
Sat 9/16:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 17m
Deal found 8/11C$ 539
Fri 27/115:00 p.m. -
Nonstop6h 15m
Wed 9/1211:59 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 22m
Deal found 5/11C$ 540
Thu 3/123:25 p.m. -
Nonstop6h 05m
Wed 9/129:20 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 23m
Deal found 7/11C$ 542
Wed 2/124:30 p.m. -
1 stop10h 29m
Wed 16/1210:00 a.m. -
1 stop9h 59m
Deal found 5/11C$ 546
Thu 10/128:01 a.m. -
Nonstop6h 24m
Fri 18/1210:52 a.m. -
1 stop8h 57m
Deal found 8/11C$ 553
Mon 23/114:54 p.m. -
1 stop9h 56m
Wed 6/16:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 17m
Deal found 5/11C$ 554
Sun 6/127:15 a.m. -
Nonstop6h 28m
Mon 14/129:40 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 18m
Deal found 5/11C$ 560
Tue 15/127:15 a.m. -
Nonstop6h 28m
Tue 5/17:45 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 21m
Deal found 9/11C$ 562

Find flight deals from New York to Los Angeles

Round-trip from

C$ 532

One-way from

C$ 262

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 667

Good round-trip deal

C$ 304 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 288 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 10/12-24/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 27m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 7/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 14m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest round-trip

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR Newark - LAX Los Angeles

EWRLAX

Newark

Sun 13/12

7:15 a.m.-10:43 a.m.

Nonstop6h 28m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 281

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/1

5:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 282
Quickest round-trip

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR Newark - LAX Los Angeles

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 2/12

4:15 p.m.-7:08 p.m.

Nonstop5h 53m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 288

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/2

10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Nonstop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 292

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/4

5:05 p.m.-8:31 p.m.

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 295

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/4

6:00 a.m.-9:10 a.m.

Nonstop6h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 295

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/1

6:30 p.m.-1:59 a.m.

1 stop10h 29m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 295

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAX Los Angeles

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/11

4:54 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop9h 56m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 306

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR Newark - LAX Los Angeles

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 18/1

7:10 p.m.-10:24 p.m.

Nonstop6h 14m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 310

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR Newark - LAX Los Angeles

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 12/3

4:15 p.m.-7:21 p.m.

Nonstop6h 06m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 310

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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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of C$ 447). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 693). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Los Angeles in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Los Angeles

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Sunday (209 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (121 on average).

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$ 542 and C$ 880 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 532 on Alaska Airlines (10 Dec-24 Dec).

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

About 17% of weekly flights between New York and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 197 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 15% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 84 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Read reviews from past customers who have flown JetBlue 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
7.1
Good
3,067 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Wei,Feb 2026

JFK - BOS

The JFK to BOS flight was uneventful. The delay of the inbound plane was difficult since we were near 1.5 hours in delays from the original departure time.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,067 reviews
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,067 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Wei,Feb 2026

JFK - BOS

The JFK to BOS flight was uneventful. The delay of the inbound plane was difficult since we were near 1.5 hours in delays from the original departure time.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 145 inbound flights from New York per day from 1 airline. 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, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines fly from New York to Los Angeles in about 5h 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3938 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines (C$ 966), offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Los Angeles.

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

    While some choose either New York LaGuardia - Los Angeles or New York John F Kennedy Intl - 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL (93%), Fiji Airways (90%) and Kenya Airways (89%).

  • 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$ 1,074, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 287. The most popular route (Newark - Los Angeles), is priced around C$ 436.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of C$ 447). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 693). 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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Top airline flying from New York to Los Angeles

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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 966AverageC$ 1,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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