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The cheapest flights right now

New York – Los Angeles
Outbound – Apr 28, 2025
NKEWR
direct
6h 9m
LAX
Return – May 6, 2025
NKLAX
direct
5h 25m
EWR
$354
29 days ago
New York – Los Angeles
Outbound – Apr 28, 2025
F9JFK
1 stop
9h 15m
LAS
ONT
Return – May 6, 2025
NKLAX
direct
5h 25m
EWR
$218
29 days ago
New York – Los Angeles
Outbound – Apr 28, 2025
F9JFK
1 stop
9h 48m
MCO
LAX
Return – May 6, 2025
NKLAX
direct
5h 25m
EWR
$256
29 days ago

* 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

$134

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

Average price of a round trip

$221

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

Flight duration

6h11

A flight from New York to Los Angeles takes on average 6h11.

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 – Apr 28, 2025
NKEWR
direct
6h 9m
LAX
Return – May 6, 2025
NKLAX
direct
5h 25m
EWR
$354
29 days ago
New York – Los Angeles
Outbound – Apr 28, 2025
F9JFK
1 stop
9h 15m
LAS
ONT
Return – May 6, 2025
NKLAX
direct
5h 25m
EWR
$218
29 days ago
New York – Los Angeles
Outbound – Apr 28, 2025
F9JFK
1 stop
9h 48m
MCO
LAX
Return – May 6, 2025
NKLAX
direct
5h 25m
EWR
$256
29 days ago

* 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 $109 (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 59 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 $142.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Frontier Airlines and Frontier Airlines.

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 $134 to $354
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $221
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of October
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: May
info departure city :
New York, USA
airports :
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
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 [[timezone]]. In New York, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 14°C, with a minimum of 11°C and a maximum of 19°C.

The city of New York (NYC) has 7 airport(s): John F. Kennedy, West 30th St. Heliport, LaGuardia, 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 [[timezone]]. In Los Angeles, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 19°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 25°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 59 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 9 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 Saturday.

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.

How to reach New York airport from the city centre?

The airport Héliport Paris is located 8 km, Paris-Orly is located 13 km, Paris-Le Bourget is located 14 km, John F. Kennedy is located 24 km, West 30th St. Heliport is located 4 km, LaGuardia is located 15 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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