Flights from New York to Los Angeles
Compare live flights from New York to Los Angeles (JFK–LAX) across multiple airlines, with nonstop options, durations and seasonal price trends below.
New York to Los Angeles flights overview
Covering around 3,974 km between JFK and LAX, the quickest nonstop flight takes about 4.9 hours. Both full-service and low-cost carriers serve this corridor; BookingTrolley compares their published fares so you can weigh price against flight time and baggage.
Ticket prices from New York to Los Angeles change frequently; BookingTrolley aggregates current fares across airlines so you can spot the lowest one. Based on this route's seasonal pattern, fares average roughly $ 807.00 over the year. Nov tends to be the cheapest month to fly (around $ 673.00), while Jun is usually the most expensive at about $ 1,001.00 — a swing of roughly 49%.
Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Los Angeles
Tuesday and Wednesday are typically the cheapest days on New York to Los Angeles for United States travellers, with Friday and Sunday often higher. BookingTrolley compares mid-week and weekend fares on JFK–LAX.
Full-service and low-cost carriers compete from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX). BookingTrolley compares published fares so United States travellers can see which carrier is cheapest.
Economy round-trip flights on New York to Los Angeles vary by season. BookingTrolley tracks live fares on JFK–LAX so United States travellers can compare current prices.
The flying time from New York to Los Angeles is about 4.9 hours nonstop, covering roughly 3,974 km between JFK and LAX. BookingTrolley schedules show connecting itineraries take longer depending on layover length.
Shoulder months often pair good weather with lower airfare into Los Angeles. BookingTrolley price trends on New York to Los Angeles show steeper rises around major United States holiday periods.
Use BookingTrolley's flexible-date comparison for New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) to see which days cost least. Avoiding Friday–Sunday peaks is one of the fastest ways for United States travellers to cut the ticket price.
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