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Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from £78

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

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

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£136

One-way from

£78

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£290

Good round-trip deal

£211 or less

Good one-way deal

£127 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 20/3-27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Delta
  • Delta
  • 5/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 36m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£6 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles.

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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 21 February 2025.

Thu 20/309:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 29mSpirit Airlines
Thu 27/311:04LAX - EWR
2 stops23h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/2£136
Tue 1/407:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 15mJetBlue
Tue 1/413:30LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2£151
Thu 20/312:59LGA - LAX
1 stop12h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/320:18LAX - LGA
1 stop10h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£152
Sun 25/511:00JFK - LAX
1 stop13h 35mFrontier
Sun 1/621:20LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mFrontier
Deal found 20/2£155
Mon 24/306:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 15mDelta
Wed 2/410:30LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 20/2£156
Tue 1/407:20JFK - LAX
1 stop12h 23mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/419:55LAX - JFK
1 stop9h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2£167
Mon 10/314:55LGA - LAX
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Thu 13/322:15LAX - LGA
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Deal found 20/2£170
Mon 3/319:29EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 39mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/306:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19/2£172
Fri 28/214:45EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/316:30LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£173
Wed 5/309:30JFK - LAX
1 stop10h 06mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 5/319:47LAX - JFK
1 stop9h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 20/2£173
Tue 4/312:13LGA - LAX
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/300:56LAX - LGA
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£182
Mon 10/317:00EWR - LAX
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Thu 13/322:15LAX - EWR
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Deal found 20/2£200

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Depart

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Price

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 20/3

09:00-12:29

Nonstop6h 29m

Los Angeles

Thu 27/3

11:04-13:35

2 stops23h 31m

£136

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/4

07:00-10:15

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

13:30-22:06

Nonstop5h 36m

£151

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 20/3

12:59-22:43

1 stop12h 44m

Los Angeles

Thu 27/3

20:18-10:00

1 stop10h 42m

£152

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 25/5

11:00-21:35

1 stop13h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/6

21:20-06:00

Nonstop5h 40m

£155

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/3

06:00-09:15

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

10:30-18:57

Nonstop5h 27m

£156

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/4

07:20-16:43

1 stop12h 23m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

19:55-07:56

1 stop9h 01m

£167

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/3

14:55-20:32

1 stop8h 37m

Los Angeles

Thu 13/3

22:15-08:54

1 stop7h 39m

£170

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 3/3

19:29-23:08

Nonstop6h 39m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/3

06:00-14:18

Nonstop5h 18m

£172

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/3

09:30-16:36

1 stop10h 06m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/3

19:47-07:59

1 stop9h 12m

£173

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 3/3

20:25-23:56

Nonstop6h 31m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/3

06:00-14:00

Nonstop5h 00m

£181

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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 14 February 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 21 February 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 in the morning could potentially save you up to 37% 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (181 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (115 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 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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 146 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 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 £136, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include JetBlue and Frontier. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 55% 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 Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £78. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Alaska 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 (92%), Qatar Airways (91%) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (91%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £666 for a flight from New York to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is £106 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - 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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