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Flights from Los Angeles to New York

Los Angeles to New York Flight Overview

The distance between Los Angeles and New York is approximately 3,955.03km. The average flight time between Los Angeles and New York is 5 hours 28 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£83
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines LAX-NYC 13h 10m · 1 stop Wed, Sep 16
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Cheapest return
£178
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines LAX-NYC 13h 10m · 2 stops Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
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Best time to book
November
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
3,955.03km
Flight distance
5h 28m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Los Angeles to New York over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £122 and round-trip tickets from £210.

Airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to New York

Choose from 6 airlines flying from Los Angeles to New York, including Jetblue Airways, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Frontier Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Los Angeles to New York according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Los Angeles to New York

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Los Angeles to New York?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Los Angeles to New York in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to New York is November, with an average price of £91. The most expensive month is usually June, with average prices reaching £175.

£175
£133
£91
£49
    Cheapest
  • £131
    Aug
  • £93
    Sep
  • £97
    Oct
  • £91
    Nov
  • £97
    Dec
  • £97
    Jan
  • £111
    Feb
  • £135
    Mar
  • £136
    Apr
  • £129
    May
  • £175
    Jun
  • £165
    Jul

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

Average price of return flights from Los Angeles to New York purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, February is often the cheapest month for fly from Los Angeles to New York, with an average price of £291. July is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £453.

£453
£372
£291
£210
    Cheapest
  • £347
    Aug
  • £300
    Sep
  • £312
    Oct
  • £391
    Nov
  • £393
    Dec
  • £293
    Jan
  • £291
    Feb
  • £331
    Mar
  • £376
    Apr
  • £319
    May
  • £419
    Jun
  • £453
    Jul

During the Summer bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to New York?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Los Angeles to New York during Summer bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Summer bank holiday is scheduled for Aug 31. The lowest flight fares from Los Angeles to New York are available on Sep 1, starting from £105.

£186
£146
£105
£65
    Cheapest
  • £154
    27
    Aug
  • £157
    28
  • £186
    29
  • £142
    30
  • £122
    31
  • £105
    1
    Sep
  • £137
    2

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (NYC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as £83 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LAX to LGA on Wed, Sep 16), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £178 departing on Fri, Oct 2 and returning on Mon, Oct 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Los Angeles to New York with the following airlines, including: Jetblue Airways Delta Air Lines American Airlines Alaska Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 5 hours 28 minutes to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (NYC).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to New York is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 186 flight per week flying from Los Angeles to New York. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Alaska Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AS233 (08:49)
  • To find best deals on flights from Los Angeles to New York, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Sep 16, with one-way flights priced at just £83.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Alaska Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for New York travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to New York is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to New York on August 25, 2026 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at £97.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in New York, with Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport (LAX-JFK) is by far the most common option on this route: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) LaGuardia Airport (LGA) New York Skyports Seaplane Base (NYS) New York Stewart International Airport (SWF).
  • The time difference between New York and Los Angeles is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Los Angeles to New York is £210. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Los Angeles to New York is £345. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Los Angeles and New York, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetblue Airways and Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Los Angeles to New York. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.