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Cheap Flights from New York to Los Angeles

NYC → LAX · 3,974 km · 5h 46m

Live fare from €131
€131current farelowest recent
3,974kmdistance2,469 mi
5h 46mflight timeestimated
8 Jun 2026price dataupdated

Price history and fare trend

€131current fare
€1317-day avg
€13130-day avg
€13190-day avg
€1311-year avg
€131lowest recorded
€131highest recorded

Flight facts

3,974km (2,469 mi)
5h 46mest. flight time
4Los Angeles runways

Route: New York (NYC / KJFK), United States → Los Angeles (LAX / KLAX), United States. The great-circle distance is 3,974 km, an estimated 5h 46m in the air.

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Airlines flying New York to Los Angeles

Best time to fly

Cheapest month

June

Around €131 on average. Most expensive: November (€131).

Local time and daylight

New York

  • Current time17:13
  • Time zoneAmerica/New_York
  • Sunrise05:24
  • Sunset20:25

Los Angeles

  • Current time14:13
  • Time zoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
  • Sunrise05:41
  • Sunset20:03

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

The lowest return fare we currently list is €131. In our price history it has ranged €131–€131, averaging €131.

How long is the flight from New York to Los Angeles?

It is about 3,974 km — an estimated flight time of 5h 46m based on the great-circle distance.

What is the cheapest month to fly New York to Los Angeles?

Based on our recorded fares, June has been the cheapest month to fly this route (around €131), while November has been the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from New York to Los Angeles?

Carriers we have seen on this route include Alaska Airlines.

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