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Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from £105

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
19 Jan — 26 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from New York to Los Angeles are usually found in September or January, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£145

One-way from

£105

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£257
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 26/2-4/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 23h 39m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 09m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 January 2025.

Wed 26/209:18EWR - LAX
2 stops15h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/317:55LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/1£145
Thu 6/216:30LGA - LAX
1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/221:32LAX - LGA
2 stops9h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 13/1£175
Thu 6/211:00JFK - LAX
1 stop9h 02mFrontier
Mon 10/208:28LAX - JFK
2 stops19h 02mFrontier
Deal found 13/1£178
Wed 19/219:29EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 39mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/306:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/1£195
Sat 1/216:30JFK - LAX
2 stops17h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/222:35LAX - JFK
1 stop8h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£195
Tue 6/506:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/518:50LAX - EWR
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/1£203
Tue 1/409:30JFK - LAX
1 stop11h 39mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/419:55LAX - JFK
1 stop9h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/1£208
Wed 26/210:15LGA - LAX
1 stop11h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 26/223:55LAX - LGA
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/1£209
Wed 9/409:32EWR - LAX
1 stop8h 02mDelta
Tue 15/408:00LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Deal found 13/1£211
Wed 12/207:10JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 30mDelta
Wed 19/221:10LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 17mDelta
Deal found 13/1£211
Sat 1/207:35JFK - LAX
1 stop11h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/208:04LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/1£214
Sat 8/212:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mJetBlue
Sat 15/215:30LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 13/1£215

Find flights from New York to Los Angeles within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 14 January 2025.

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NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 26/2

09:18-21:32

2 stops15h 14m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/3

17:55-05:20

1 stop8h 25m

£145

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 6/2

16:30-22:16

1 stop8h 46m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/2

21:32-10:04

2 stops9h 32m

£175

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/2

11:00-17:02

1 stop9h 02m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/2

08:28-06:30

2 stops19h 02m

£178

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 19/2

19:29-23:08

Nonstop6h 39m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/3

08:14-16:32

Nonstop5h 18m

£195

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/2

16:30-07:11

2 stops17h 41m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/2

22:35-10:06

1 stop8h 31m

£195

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 6/5

06:05-11:28

1 stop8h 23m

Los Angeles

Tue 13/5

23:15-07:21

Nonstop5h 06m

£203

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/4

09:30-18:09

1 stop11h 39m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

19:55-07:56

1 stop9h 01m

£208

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 26/2

10:15-18:25

1 stop11h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 26/2

23:55-10:19

1 stop7h 24m

£209

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 9/4

09:32-14:34

1 stop8h 02m

Los Angeles

Wed 16/4

19:19-05:55

1 stop7h 36m

£211

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/2

07:10-10:40

Nonstop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/2

21:10-05:27

Nonstop5h 17m

£211

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

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 return flight from New York to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 83 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 £575). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

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 January 2025.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (158 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (120 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Alaska Airlines from New York to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. 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.
8.1
Very Good
4,657 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very Good
4,657 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,657 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
9,669 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,657 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
8,505 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,657 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
3,195 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,657 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
8,953 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,657 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from New York?

    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Los Angeles. You should not have trouble finding flights to Los Angeles from New York; the airport handles an average of 135 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Los Angeles airport from New York. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Los Angeles’s city center.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at £145, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Frontier and Alaska Airlines. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 53% 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?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £105. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Los Angeles for a low price.

  • 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 (97%), China Southern (96%) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (93%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £858 for a flight from New York to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is £101 while the most popular route, (Newark - Los Angeles) is currently priced at £132.

  • 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 holiday 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 £575). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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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