Cheapest one-way
$ 295.00
JetBlue · Nonstop · 3 hr 8 min
One-way tickets on JFK–LAX recently started around $ 295.00.
Flights from New York to Los Angeles
Recent BookingTrolley searches found New York to Los Angeles fares from $ 295.00 — compare live JFK–LAX prices, airlines and durations below.
New York to Los Angeles flights overview
Covering around 3,974 km between JFK and LAX, the quickest nonstop flight takes about 2 hr 53 min. BookingTrolley found 2 airlines currently compete on the JFK–LAX corridor, with JetBlue posting one of the lowest fares at $ 589.00. 2 of them offer nonstop options, which save layover time but can cost more than connecting itineraries.
The lowest fare BookingTrolley recently tracked from New York to Los Angeles was $ 295.00. Based on this route's seasonal pattern, fares average roughly $ 608.00 over the year. Nov tends to be the cheapest month to fly (around $ 507.00), while Jun is usually the most expensive at about $ 754.00 — a swing of roughly 49%.
Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Los Angeles
Tuesday and Wednesday are typically the cheapest days to fly from New York to Los Angeles. According to BookingTrolley fare data on the New York to Los Angeles route (JFK–LAX), round-trip tickets started at $ 589.00. United States travellers often save by shifting 3–4 days around their preferred date on BookingTrolley.
The cheapest airlines on New York to Los Angeles are JetBlue (from $ 589.00), American Airlines (from $ 659.00), according to BookingTrolley's multi-provider comparison priced for the United States market currency when available.
The cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles started at $ 589.00 round trip on a nonstop itinerary on JetBlue, per BookingTrolley data relevant to United States shoppers. Fares fluctuate with demand.
A nonstop flight from New York to Los Angeles takes about 2 hr 53 min in the air on the fastest outbound leg, based on BookingTrolley itinerary data from recent searches. Connecting flights add layover time and can extend total travel to a full day or more.
Shoulder season around peak holidays often pairs softer airfares with lighter crowds. According to BookingTrolley fare data on the New York to Los Angeles route (JFK–LAX), round-trip tickets started at $ 589.00. BookingTrolley suggests booking 4–8 weeks ahead for routes like New York to Los Angeles.
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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