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The cheapest flights right now

New York – Los Angeles
Outbound – Jul 12, 2025
SYEWR
1 stop
8h 33m
MSP
LAX
Return – Jul 27, 2025
F9LAX
direct
5h 40m
JFK
$320
today
New York – Los Angeles
Outbound – Jul 12, 2025
F9JFK
direct
6h 11m
LAX
Return – Jul 27, 2025
F9LAX
direct
5h 40m
JFK
$332
today
New York – Los Angeles
Outbound – Jul 13, 2025
F9JFK
direct
6h 11m
LAX
Return – Jul 21, 2025
F9LAX
direct
5h 40m
JFK
$378
today
New York – Los Angeles
Outbound – Jul 13, 2025
UAEWR
direct
5h 52m
LAX
Return – Jul 27, 2025
UALAX
direct
5h 23m
JFK
$370
today

* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.

Cheapest flight tickets

$103

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$412

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

6h8

A flight from New York to Los Angeles takes on average 6h8.

Best time

May

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Los Angeles is May.

What is the cheapest month for this flight?

* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.

The best flight deals for a week

New York – Los Angeles
Outbound – Jul 13, 2025
F9JFK
direct
6h 11m
LAX
Return – Jul 21, 2025
F9LAX
direct
5h 40m
JFK
$378
today
New York – Los Angeles
Outbound – Jul 13, 2025
SYEWR
1 stop
8h 33m
MSP
LAX
Return – Jul 21, 2025
F9LAX
direct
5h 40m
JFK
$386
today
New York – Los Angeles
Outbound – Jul 13, 2025
F9JFK
direct
6h 11m
LAX
Return – Jul 21, 2025
SYLAX
1 stop
7h 47m
MSP
EWR
$405
today
New York – Los Angeles
Outbound – Jul 13, 2025
F9JFK
direct
6h 11m
LAX
Return – Jul 21, 2025
SYLAX
1 stop
7h 36m
MSP
JFK
$418
today

* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.

Tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Los Angeles

Check out our tips for booking your flight to Los Angeles (USA) from New York (USA) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is October, with an average flight ticket price of $99 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of August, December and November.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 3 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to Los Angeles costs on average $443.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .

Price of flight tickets from New York to Los Angeles

Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $103 to $671
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $412
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of October
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: December
info departure city :
New York, USA
airports :
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
Skyports Spb. (QNY)
East 34th St. Heliport (TSS)
Downtown Manhattan Heliport (JRB)
Teterboro Airport (TEB)
local time :

New York is a city in the country USA, the time zone is GMT . In New York, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average -4°C, with a minimum of -6°C and a maximum of -1°C.

The city of New York (NYC) has 7 airport(s): John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, West 30th St. Heliport, Skyports Spb., East 34th St. Heliport, Downtown Manhattan Heliport and Teterboro

destination info :
Los Angeles, USA
airport :
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
local time :

Los Angeles is in the country USA, the time zone is GMT . In Los Angeles, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 14°C, with a minimum of 9°C and a maximum of 20°C.

The city of Los Angeles has 1 airport(s): Los Angeles International

Useful info about Los Angeles

What is the least touristic period to go to Los Angeles?

If you want to visit Los Angeles during the least touristic period, choose the month of May.

What is the most popular time to travel to Los Angeles?

In Los Angeles, the most popular month is August. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from New York to Los Angeles?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 3 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 1 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles is Tuesday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between New York and Los Angeles?

When you leave, you can leave from John F. Kennedy or LaGuardia, and you will arrive at Los Angeles International or Ontario.

How to reach New York airport from the city centre?

The airport John F. Kennedy is located 24 km, LaGuardia is located 15 km, West 30th St. Heliport is located 4 km, Skyports Spb. is located 4 km, East 34th St. Heliport is located 5 km, Downtown Manhattan Heliport is located 1 km or Teterboro is located 15 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.

Are there other means of transportation to go from New York to Los Angeles?

Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between New York and Los Angeles?

In summer, the average temperature is 23°C in Los Angeles and 24°C in New York. The average rainfall in summer is 3 mm in Los Angeles and 131 mm in New York. In summer, it is warmer in New York and it rains less in Los Angeles. In winter, it is colder in Los Angeles and it rains more in New York.

Prepare your stay in Los Angeles

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