What is the cheapest price for flights from New York to Los Angeles?

The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $254.

Which month is the cheapest to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

January 2027 is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $254.

Are there direct flights from New York to Los Angeles?

Yes. Direct flights were found from $254.

Which airlines fly from New York to Los Angeles?

Airlines found on this route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, jetBlue, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines.

How far is Los Angeles from New York?

The distance is about 3936 km. A direct flight takes about 6 h 6 min.

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

The shortest flight takes 6 h 5 min; most take about 7 h 56 min.

Which airports do flights from New York to Los Angeles use?

Most depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

In the next two months, Wednesday departures are the cheapest; the single cheapest day is 8 December at $124.

Cheap flights New York – Los Angeles from $254

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25 Jan – 8 Feb · American Airlines · direct

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Direct flights from

$254

25 Jan – 8 Feb · American Airlines

3936 km

Distance
6 h 5 min

Shortest flight
17%

Direct flights
7

Airlines
$116

One way from
$254

Round trip from

The route at a glance

The flight from New York to Los Angeles covers about 3936 km; the shortest flight takes 6 h 5 min, a typical one 7 h 56 min.

17% of the cheapest tickets are direct; Frontier Airlines carries 70% of them.

Most cheap flights leave from LaGuardia Airport (13 km from the centre of New York).

Most land at Los Angeles International Airport (19 km from the centre of Los Angeles).

A one-way ticket starts at $116, a round trip at $254.

Cheapest price by month

Month	Round trip from
November 2026	$298
December 2026	$304
January 2027	$254
February 2027	$299
March 2027	$419
April 2027	$374
May 2027	$421
June 2027	$432
July 2027	$420
August 2027	$447
September 2027	$1,762
October 2027	$1,075

Cheapest day to fly

Looking two months ahead, 8 December is the cheapest date to leave, at $124.

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly.

Cheapest day to fly
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
		4 $163	5 $326	6 $291	7 $208	8 $257
9 $204	10 $208	11 $219	12 $254	13 $231	14 $218	15 $238
16 $192	17 $173	18 $174	19 $192	20 $193	21 $198	22 $197
23 $185	24 $227	25 $215	26 $163	27 $309	28 $390	29 $398
30 $271	1 Dec $172	2 $177	3 $163	4 $147	5 $130	6 $168
7 $155	8 $124	9 $163	10 $163	11 $156	12 $169	13 $185
14 $165	15 $165	16 $179	17 $217	18 $246	19 $270	20 $253
21 $236	22 $319		24 $300	25 $247	26 $403	27 $378
28 $339	29 $254	30 $205	31 $206

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Price trend, last 30 days

Prices over the past month ranged from $181 to $254, with $227 the usual level.

Today's price is 12% above that average; waiting may pay off.

Trip length and timing

Travellers who pay least stay roughly 4 nights — 14 nights on the very cheapest ticket — and book about 34 days before departure.

Airlines on this route

Airports used

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Alternatives

Flying back? Los Angeles → New York starts at $246.

Los Angeles – New York · $246

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Questions and answers

What is the cheapest price for flights from New York to Los Angeles?: The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $254.
Which month is the cheapest to fly from New York to Los Angeles?: January 2027 is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $254.
Are there direct flights from New York to Los Angeles?: Yes. Direct flights were found from $254.
Which airlines fly from New York to Los Angeles?: Airlines found on this route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, jetBlue, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
How far is Los Angeles from New York?: The distance is about 3936 km. A direct flight takes about 6 h 6 min.
How long is the flight from New York to Los Angeles?: The shortest flight takes 6 h 5 min; most take about 7 h 56 min.
Which airports do flights from New York to Los Angeles use?: Most depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Los Angeles?: In the next two months, Wednesday departures are the cheapest; the single cheapest day is 8 December at $124.

New York – Los Angeles: cheap flights

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New York – Los Angeles: cheap flights

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The route at a glance

Cheapest price by month

Cheapest day to fly

Price trend, last 30 days

Trip length and timing

Airlines on this route

Airports used

Alternatives

Trip essentials

Car rental in Los Angeles

Mobile data in Los Angeles

Airport transfer in Los Angeles

Flight delayed or cancelled?

Flight deals from New York in Telegram

Questions and answers

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