Cheap Flights from New York to Los Angeles
NYC → LAX · 3,974 km · 5h 46m
Price history and fare trend
Expensive right now. Above the normal range for this route. If you can wait or shift dates, prices often come down.
Flight facts
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.
Airlines flying New York to Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Southwest AirlinesBest time to fly
Cheapest month
February
Around €162 on average. Most expensive: July (€227).
Cheapest day to depart
Thursday
Lowest average departure-day fare (€172) in our data.
Local time and daylight
New York
- Current time08:05
- Time zoneAmerica/New_York
- Sunrise07:14
- Sunset18:05
Los Angeles
- Current time05:05
- Time zoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
- Sunrise07:04
- Sunset18:11
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from New York to Los Angeles?
The lowest return fare we currently list is €219. In our price history it has ranged €130–€251, averaging €185.
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, February has been the cheapest month to fly this route (around €162), while July has been the most expensive.
Which airlines fly from New York to Los Angeles?
Carriers we have seen on this route include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, jetBlue.
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