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Cheap flights from New York, NY to Los Angeles from C$ 180

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
22 May — 29 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Los Angeles are usually found in January or September, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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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 22 April 2026.

Sun 30/89:00 p.m.
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 59m
JetBlue
Tue 1/911:25 a.m.
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 25m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/4C$ 337
Tue 16/67:30 a.m.
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 50m
JetBlue
Wed 8/76:00 a.m.
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/4C$ 351
Wed 19/810:55 a.m.
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Tue 25/88:40 a.m.
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 20/4C$ 352
Tue 5/51:30 p.m.
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Wed 13/57:10 p.m.
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop14h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 22/4C$ 356
Wed 19/811:05 a.m.
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 26/810:30 p.m.
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 18/4C$ 359
Tue 2/65:30 p.m.
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Tue 9/66:40 a.m.
LAX
-
LGA
2 stops10h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 21/4C$ 360
Sat 23/59:59 p.m.
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 30m
JetBlue
Fri 29/54:20 p.m.
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 32m
JetBlue
Deal found 17/4C$ 365
Tue 5/510:55 p.m.
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop13h 05m
Frontier
Wed 13/55:45 a.m.
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop13h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 22/4C$ 365
Wed 6/510:29 p.m.
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop14h 19m
Frontier
Sun 10/56:56 p.m.
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop14h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 19/4C$ 366
Wed 6/57:29 p.m.
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/510:36 a.m.
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4C$ 369
Tue 1/95:45 p.m.
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Tue 15/911:55 p.m.
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 20/4C$ 369
Fri 12/610:00 p.m.
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop15h 14m
Frontier
Wed 17/66:00 a.m.
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop13h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 20/4C$ 371

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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 22 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 337

One-way from

C$ 180

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 590

Good round-trip deal

C$ 473 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 264 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 30/8-1/9
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 24m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 19m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 19/8

6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops11h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 25/8

11:55 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop9h 40m

C$ 360

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 30/5

9:59 p.m.-1:29 a.m.

Nonstop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/6

2:20 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

C$ 385

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 29/5

6:27 p.m.-9:37 p.m.

Nonstop6h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/5

10:36 a.m.-6:59 p.m.

Nonstop5h 23m

C$ 390

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 23/7

7:00 a.m.-9:37 a.m.

Nonstop5h 37m

Los Angeles

Mon 27/7

4:10 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

Nonstop5h 34m

C$ 405

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/6

8:30 p.m.-11:58 p.m.

Nonstop6h 28m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/6

3:20 p.m.-12:02 a.m.

Nonstop5h 42m

C$ 405

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Sat 30/5

10:00 a.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop10h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/6

12:20 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

1 stop7h 25m

C$ 412

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 11/6

6:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop7h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 15/6

12:30 a.m.-10:52 a.m.

1 stop7h 22m

C$ 433

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 29/5

7:26 p.m.-10:37 p.m.

Nonstop6h 11m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/6

3:59 p.m.-6:52 a.m.

1 stop11h 53m

C$ 433

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 30/5

7:26 p.m.-10:37 p.m.

Nonstop6h 11m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/6

3:59 p.m.-6:52 a.m.

1 stop11h 53m

C$ 433

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 15/7

6:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.

1 stop8h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 15/7

10:50 p.m.-10:01 a.m.

1 stop8h 11m

C$ 433

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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 17 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 52 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of C$ 378). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 621). 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 22 April 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 60% 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 18 April 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. Tuesday 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 22 April 2026.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (184 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (89 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 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 13% 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 22 April 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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,630 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

5.9

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.0

Overall

6.3

Food

5.0

Entertainment

4.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dezella,Mar 2026

LAS - LAX

Customer service: no smile, no pleasant tone when speaking, just dry!!!!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,630 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,630 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

5.9

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.0

Overall

6.3

Food

5.0

Entertainment

4.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dezella,Mar 2026

LAS - LAX

Customer service: no smile, no pleasant tone when speaking, just dry!!!!
Frontier
5.7
Fair
2,982 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,630 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

5.9

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.0

Overall

6.3

Food

5.0

Entertainment

4.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dezella,Mar 2026

LAS - LAX

Customer service: no smile, no pleasant tone when speaking, just dry!!!!

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 139 inbound flights from New York per day from 3 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 5h 37m. 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$ 183) 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$ 149 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from C$ 155 and JetBlue from C$ 162 one-way.

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

    While some choose either New York LaGuardia - Los Angeles or Newark - Los Angeles, New York John F Kennedy Intl - 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 Fiji Airways (89%), Aeromexico (88%) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (88%).

  • 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$ 401, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 193. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around C$ 442.

  • 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$ 378). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 621). 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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