Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York, NY from C$ 159

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NYC
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles Los Angeles to New York are usually found in January or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 March 2026.

Mon 1/611:00 p.m.
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 8/62:59 p.m.
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop10h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 297
Wed 6/55:30 a.m.
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop11h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 9/52:59 p.m.
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop10h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 16/3C$ 308
Wed 29/47:00 a.m.
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 29/47:29 p.m.
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/3C$ 318
Tue 5/54:30 p.m.
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 6/57:30 a.m.
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/3C$ 324
Wed 29/48:45 a.m.
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop11h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/57:29 p.m.
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 12/3C$ 338
Wed 22/45:30 a.m.
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop11h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 24/46:59 p.m.
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 341
Fri 8/511:00 p.m.
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 11/56:59 p.m.
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 15/3C$ 344
Tue 12/59:00 a.m.
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Tue 12/58:30 p.m.
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 12/3C$ 345
Tue 19/510:05 p.m.
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 25m
JetBlue
Wed 27/58:35 p.m.
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 34m
JetBlue
Deal found 12/3C$ 346
Tue 28/49:25 a.m.
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
JetBlue
Sat 2/56:59 a.m.
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 10m
JetBlue
Deal found 14/3C$ 348
Wed 29/48:00 a.m.
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
JetBlue
Sat 2/56:59 a.m.
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 10m
JetBlue
Deal found 12/3C$ 352
Tue 15/910:45 a.m.
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Wed 30/98:25 p.m.
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 53m
JetBlue
Deal found 15/3C$ 352

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (NYC). 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 17 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 297

One-way from

C$ 159

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 482

Good round-trip deal

C$ 605 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 158 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 1/6-8/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 22m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 11/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 19m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (C$ 12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to New York (NYC).

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to New York that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 29/4

7:00 a.m.-3:31 p.m.

Nonstop5h 31m

Newark

Sat 2/5

7:29 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

Nonstop6h 16m

C$ 324

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 18/4

6:00 a.m.-2:33 p.m.

Nonstop5h 33m

Newark

Tue 21/4

8:00 p.m.-11:20 p.m.

Nonstop6h 20m

C$ 324

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 28/4

4:57 p.m.-6:39 a.m.

1 stop10h 42m

Newark

Sat 2/5

7:29 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

Nonstop6h 16m

C$ 338

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

7:00 a.m.-3:31 p.m.

Nonstop5h 31m

Newark

Wed 6/5

7:29 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop10h 16m

C$ 338

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 25/4

8:00 a.m.-4:19 p.m.

Nonstop5h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/4

6:29 a.m.-9:36 a.m.

Nonstop6h 07m

C$ 352

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

8:45 p.m.-5:09 a.m.

Nonstop5h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 19/5

7:30 a.m.-10:43 a.m.

Nonstop6h 13m

C$ 352

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 29/4

11:05 p.m.-7:29 a.m.

Nonstop5h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/5

6:30 a.m.-9:37 a.m.

Nonstop6h 07m

C$ 352

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

3:20 p.m.-11:51 p.m.

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 29/5

9:59 p.m.-1:33 a.m.

Nonstop6h 34m

C$ 393

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

11:50 p.m.-9:55 a.m.

1 stop7h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/4

8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

2 stops10h 45m

C$ 407
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 11/5

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

Nonstop5h 13m

Newark

Tue 26/5

7:00 a.m.-9:56 a.m.

Nonstop5h 56m

C$ 407

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to New York. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York (average of C$ 142). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 230). 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 LAX to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 March 2026.

When flying from Los Angeles to New York, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 36% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York. 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 17 March 2026.

The most flights from LAX to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (198 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (170 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to New York?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Los Angeles to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Phoenix (PHX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to New York?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Los Angeles to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Phoenix (PHX) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 344.

What’s the fastest layover option from Los Angeles to New York?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 17m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Los Angeles to New York?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 12m.

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

About 14% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 193 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday 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 Los Angeles to New York flights?

Over the past year, Delta has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 17 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to New York, such as Alaska Airlines,JetBlue, andFrontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to New York?

    For a flight from Los Angeles to New York, you will be flying from Los Angeles. Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) is just 15.1 km from the centre of the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 180 outbound flights to New York per day. 0 airlines have flights to New York from Los Angeles Los Angeles on a regular basis.

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

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines can get you from Los Angeles to New York in just under 5h 13m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Los Angeles and New York are separated by a distance of 3938 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to New York one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 101 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from C$ 139 and JetBlue from C$ 210 one-way.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to New York?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Los Angeles to New York on time: Royal Jordanian (86%), Hawaiian Airlines (84%), Frontier (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New York?

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to New York is generally C$ 162, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 158. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay C$ 482 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to New York 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 Los Angeles to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New York (average of C$ 142). Flying from Los Angeles to New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 230). 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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