Cheap Flights from New York to Los Angeles

FAQ

• Which airlines offer direct flights from New York to Los Angeles?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: Jetblue Airways Frontier Airlines Delta Air Lines Alaska Airlines American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

  It takes about 6 hours 20 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles (LAX).

• When is the best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles 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.

• How many flights are there per week from New York to Los Angeles?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 137 flight per week flying from New York to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetblue Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- B62223 (09:05) Hawaiian Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HA4896 (09:46)

• When are flight tickets from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles (LAX) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from New York to Los Angeles is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from New York to Los Angeles on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Los Angeles on November 18, 2025 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at £26.

• Which airports can I fly to for Los Angeles from New York?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (JFK-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

• Is there any time difference between New York and Los Angeles?

  The time difference between Los Angeles and New York is 3h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from New York to Los Angeles?

  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.