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11:00 am - 2:11 pmJFK-LAX
6h 11mnonstop
9:20 pm - 6:00 amLAX-JFK
5h 40mnonstop
$96Frontier
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Thu, May 1 - Mon, May 5
11:00 am - 2:11 pmJFK-LAX
6h 11mnonstop
9:20 pm - 6:00 amLAX-JFK
5h 40mnonstop
$98Frontier
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Mon, Jun 9 - Mon, Jun 16
11:00 am - 2:11 pmJFK-LAX
6h 11mnonstop
9:20 pm - 6:00 amLAX-JFK
5h 40mnonstop
$99Frontier
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Tue, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 8
6:55 am - 1:13 pmEWR-LAX
9h 18m1 stop
5:55 pm - 5:20 amLAX-EWR
8h 25m1 stop
$113Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 12
6:08 am - 9:35 amEWR-LAX
6h 27mnonstop
7:15 pm - 5:20 amLAX-EWR
7h 05m1 stop
$114Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 12
10:20 am - 3:29 pmLGA-LAX
8h 09m1 stop
12:55 am - 11:26 amLAX-LGA
7h 31m1 stop
$239United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 18
8:25 am - 11:37 amEWR-LAX
6h 12mnonstop
11:40 am - 7:59 pmLAX-EWR
5h 19mnonstop
$257United Airlines
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Sun, Feb 23 - Wed, Feb 26
7:00 am - 10:21 amJFK-LAX
6h 21mnonstop
7:05 am - 3:30 pmLAX-JFK
5h 25mnonstop
$262JetBlue
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Tue, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 29
9:30 pm - 12:55 amJFK-LAX
6h 25mnonstop
7:05 am - 3:30 pmLAX-JFK
5h 25mnonstop
$266JetBlue
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Thu, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 5
5:57 pm - 11:44 pmEWR-LAX
8h 47m1 stop
2:15 pm - 12:41 amLAX-EWR
7h 26m1 stop
$272Delta
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11:00 am - 2:11 pmJFK-LAX
6h 11mnonstop
$45Frontier
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11:00 am - 2:11 pmJFK-LAX
6h 11mnonstop
$48Frontier
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7:00 am - 2:55 pmEWR-LAX
10h 55m1 stop
$61Spirit Airlines
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4:48 pm - 9:32 pmEWR-LAX
7h 44m1 stop
$62Spirit Airlines
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10:00 am - 6:25 pmLGA-LAX
11h 25m1 stop
$115United Airlines
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5:00 pm - 10:29 pmEWR-LAX
8h 29m1 stop
$129Delta
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7:10 am - 10:40 amJFK-LAX
6h 30mnonstop
$134Delta
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2:25 pm - 8:35 pmLGA-LAX
9h 10m1 stop
$144United Airlines
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7:32 pm - 10:59 pmJFK-LAX
6h 27mnonstop
$159JetBlue
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3:45 pm - 11:20 pmJFK-LAX
10h 35m1 stop
$162JetBlue
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10:00 pm - 8:26 amLGA-LAX
13h 26m1 stop
4:18 pm - 10:04 amLAX-LGA
14h 46m2 stops
Tue, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 28
10:00 pm - 8:26 amLGA-LAX
13h 26m1 stop
10:35 pm - 3:10 pmLAX-LGA
13h 35m1 stop
$165Frontier
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10:00 pm - 8:26 amLGA-LAX
13h 26m1 stop
10:35 pm - 3:10 pmLAX-LGA
13h 35m1 stop
$175Frontier
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6:37 am - 1:56 pmLGA-LAX
10h 19m1 stop
7:32 am - 10:04 amLAX-LGA
23h 32m3 stops
$183Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 28
10:00 pm - 8:26 amLGA-LAX
13h 26m1 stop
10:35 pm - 3:10 pmLAX-LGA
13h 35m1 stop
$185Frontier
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6:37 am - 1:56 pmLGA-LAX
10h 19m1 stop
4:18 pm - 10:04 amLAX-LGA
14h 46m2 stops
$201Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 21
6:00 am - 9:20 amEWR-LAX
6h 20mnonstop
1:01 pm - 6:30 amLAX-EWR
14h 29m1 stop
$327United Airlines
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1:15 pm - 9:00 pmJFK-LAX
10h 45m1 stop
12:30 pm - 9:00 pmLAX-JFK
5h 30mnonstop
$450JetBlue
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3:55 pm - 11:20 pmJFK-LAX
10h 25m1 stop
6:00 am - 2:26 pmLAX-JFK
5h 26mnonstop
$480JetBlue
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Mon, Jan 13 - Sun, Feb 2
5:05 pm - 8:37 pmJFK-LAX
6h 32mnonstop
9:10 pm - 5:25 amLAX-JFK
5h 15mnonstop
$532Delta
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11:00 am - 2:11 pmJFK-LAX
6h 11mnonstop
9:20 pm - 6:00 amLAX-JFK
5h 40mnonstop
$96Frontier
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11:00 am - 2:11 pmJFK-LAX
6h 11mnonstop
9:20 pm - 6:00 amLAX-JFK
5h 40mnonstop
$98Frontier
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6:08 am - 9:35 amEWR-LAX
6h 27mnonstop
8:39 pm - 5:03 amLAX-EWR
5h 24mnonstop
$144Spirit Airlines
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6:08 am - 9:35 amEWR-LAX
6h 27mnonstop
8:39 pm - 5:03 amLAX-EWR
5h 24mnonstop
$172Spirit Airlines
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8:25 am - 11:37 amEWR-LAX
6h 12mnonstop
11:40 am - 7:59 pmLAX-EWR
5h 19mnonstop
$257United Airlines
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7:00 am - 10:21 amJFK-LAX
6h 21mnonstop
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5h 25mnonstop
$262JetBlue
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6h 25mnonstop
1:30 pm - 9:59 pmLAX-JFK
5h 29mnonstop
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6h 41mnonstop
1:45 pm - 10:02 pmLAX-JFK
5h 17mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 7:19 pmJFK-LAX
6h 34mnonstop
9:10 pm - 5:27 amLAX-JFK
5h 17mnonstop
$315Delta
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8:30 am - 11:32 amEWR-LAX
6h 02mnonstop
8:45 am - 5:08 pmLAX-EWR
5h 23mnonstop
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Frontier flights from New York to Los Angeles

Our best Frontier deals on New York to Los Angeles flight tickets
Frontier
May 1
JFK11:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
6h 11m
LAX2:11 pmLos Angeles
May 5
LAX9:20 pmLos Angeles
5h 40m
JFK6:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Frontier
Jun 9
JFK11:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
6h 11m
LAX2:11 pmLos Angeles
Jun 16
LAX9:20 pmLos Angeles
5h 40m
JFK6:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Frontier
Jul 1
JFK11:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
6h 11m
LAX2:11 pmLos Angeles
Jul 8
LAX9:20 pmLos Angeles
5h 40m
JFK6:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

American Airlines flights from New York to Los Angeles

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American Airlines
Jan 30
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 17m
1 stop
LAX3:52 pmLos Angeles
Feb 5
LAX10:08 pmLos Angeles
5h 22m
JFK6:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
American Airlines
Jan 15
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 17m
1 stop
LAX3:52 pmLos Angeles
Jan 22
LAX11:36 amLos Angeles
5h 24m
JFK8:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
American Airlines
Jan 18
JFK9:29 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
12h 02m
1 stop
LAX6:31 pmLos Angeles
Jan 18
LAX9:20 pmLos Angeles
9h 33m
1 stop
JFK9:53 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from New York, with most prices found around $310. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Los Angeles from New York during September instead. Flights to Los Angeles in September, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $311.

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Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Los Angeles. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $370. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Los Angeles on Sunday is $466.

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Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Los Angeles is in the evening. Flights from New York to Los Angeles during this time can be as low as $376. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Los Angeles, so prices are often more expensive at around $401 per ticket.

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We recommend purchasing flights from New York to Los Angeles 22 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Los Angeles for $405. However, in the past 72 hours, people saw flights from New York for as low as $337.

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As of January 2025, prices for New York to Los Angeles flights are approximately 11% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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$45

Fastest flight time

6h 02m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Los Angeles

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from New York in the past 72 hours is $45. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $96.
The fastest flight from New York to Los Angeles takes 6h 02m
Direct flights go from New York to Los Angeles every day.
There is 1 airport near Los Angeles: Los Angeles (LAX)

  • How far is New York to Los Angeles by plane?

    Los Angeles is 2448.3 mi away from New York. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 6h 11m.

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    Prices for flights from New York to Los Angeles Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Los Angeles Airport.

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    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Los Angeles Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Los Angeles Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $96Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,074 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
6.0
3,428 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $157Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,501 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $173Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,191 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $225Free CancellationRating
8.0
9,636 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $230Free CancellationRating
7.0
379 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $231Free CancellationRating
8.1
4,649 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $248Free CancellationRating
7.2
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $255Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,941 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From New York to Los Angeles

    The lowest priced Delta flight from New York to Los Angeles from the last 72 hours was $157. Generally, Delta has 33 flights on this route every week with an average price of $399. Delta is rated 8.0/10 by our users.

  • Alaska Airlines Flights From New York to Los Angeles

    The best Alaska Airlines deal for New York to Los Angeles flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $225, round-trip. It should be noted that an average Alaska Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $498 round-trip. Alaska Airlines operates 2 flights out of New York into Los Angeles in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 9,631 Alaska Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 8.0/10.


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