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Cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to New York City

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration11 hoursFlights between Los Angeles and New York City take, on average, 11 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£87Cheapest price for a flight between Los Angeles and New York City found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportLos Angeles International AirportWhen flying from Los Angeles to New York City

Destination airportsJohn F. Kennedy International AirportWhen travelling from Los Angeles to New York City

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Los Angeles to New York City

Airlines flying this routeFrontier Airlines, American AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Los Angeles to New York City

One-way average Price£243The average price for a flight Los Angeles - New York City at Opodo is £243, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data December is the most popular time to book a flight to New York City when departing from Los Angeles

Airlines that fly from Los Angeles to New York City

Norwegian Air Shuttle

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Last checked on Fri 13/11

Distance: 2,447 mi

Los Angeles airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)How far from city centre: 12 mi

New York City airports

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 14 mi

undefined (LGA)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Book your Los Angeles to New York City flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Los Angeles to New York City (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £87, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Los Angeles to New York City takes roughly 7 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Los Angeles–New York City route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Arrival airport: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Tips for cheaper flights from Los Angeles to New York City

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Los Angeles to New York City:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in New York City. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Los Angeles to New York City

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Los Angeles to New York City?

When you fly from Los Angeles to New York City the average price is £243. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York City at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Los Angeles to New York City is 87 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to New York City?

The most popular months to book a flight from Los Angeles to New York City are December, November and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Los Angeles to New York City?

The best time of the year to go to New York City when flying from Los Angeles depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to New York City from Los Angeles in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, July and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Los Angeles - New York City.

How long does the flight take to go from Los Angeles to New York City?

The total flight time between Los Angeles and New York City is of around 11 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,446.75 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Los Angeles and New York City?

The main airport route flying between Los Angeles and New York City is: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport(JFK). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Los Angeles to New York City?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Los Angeles to New York City are:

American Airlines.
JetBlue Airways.

Frontier Airlines

American Airlines
Alaska Airlines

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