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$214 Find cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles

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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles (JFK-LAX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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06:30 - 09:36JFK-LAX
6h 06mdirect
13:15 - 21:51LAX-JFK
5h 36mdirect
$389JetBlue
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Fri, 6 Sep - Fri, 6 Sep
15:50 - 19:00JFK-LAX
6h 10mdirect
21:15 - 05:44LAX-JFK
5h 29mdirect
$398Delta
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Wed, 4 Sep - Mon, 9 Sep
06:30 - 13:57JFK-LAX
10h 27m1 stop
15:25 - 23:57LAX-JFK
5h 32mdirect
$412JetBlue
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Wed, 4 Sep - Thu, 12 Sep
22:15 - 01:24JFK-LAX
6h 09mdirect
21:15 - 08:40LAX-JFK
8h 25m1 stop
$414JetBlue
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Fri, 16 Aug - Tue, 20 Aug
09:00 - 12:02JFK-LAX
6h 02mdirect
23:59 - 11:30LAX-JFK
8h 31m1 stop
$420JetBlue
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Thu, 5 Sep - Mon, 9 Sep
06:30 - 13:57JFK-LAX
10h 27m1 stop
23:59 - 13:30LAX-JFK
10h 31m1 stop
$427JetBlue
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Wed, 4 Sep - Tue, 10 Sep
20:08 - 08:29JFK-LAX
15h 21m1 stop
16:56 - 06:00LAX-JFK
10h 04m1 stop
$494Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 6 Sep - Thu, 19 Sep
11:45 - 20:27JFK-LAX
11h 42m1 stop
06:00 - 15:49LAX-JFK
30h 49m1 stop
$533Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 27 Aug - Tue, 3 Sep
11:30 - 07:59JFK-LAX
23h 29m1 stop
23:50 - 10:31LAX-JFK
7h 41m1 stop
$545Sun Country Air
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Sun, 14 Jul - Mon, 22 Jul
11:30 - 20:47JFK-LAX
12h 17m1 stop
23:55 - 10:38LAX-JFK
7h 43m1 stop
$621Sun Country Air
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Sat, 20 Jul - Fri, 26 Jul

Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

The average price of all flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York John F Kennedy Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $430 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $736 and $651 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 30 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles found on KAYAK was with JetBlue for $214. JetBlue proposed a return connection from $389 and Delta from $398.

Which airlines fly most frequently between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Los Angeles?

American Airlines connects New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles with up to 17 flights per day. Delta also offers 17 flights per day, while JetBlue follows with 11 flights per day.

Which airlines fly direct between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Los Angeles?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles. They are: American Airlines, Delta and JetBlue. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with JetBlue at $400 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at JetBlue.

How many flights are there between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 33 and 49 nonstop flights that take off from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 6h 03m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 320 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles take?

The average direct flight takes 5h 45m, covering a distance of 6,392 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at 05:20 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 08:14.

What’s the latest departure time from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles jets off at 22:15 and lands at 01:24.

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January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$214
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles flights

  • Are there any direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    Yes, there are several direct flights from JFK to LAX each day operated by a number of different airlines. Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue all operate direct flights from JFK to LAX.

  • What is the best way to get to JFK from downtown New York City?

    There are several ways to get to JFK from downtown NYC. You can drive or take a taxi or a rideshare like Uber or Lyft. Alternatively, you can make use of New York’s efficient public transport system. JFK is connected to downtown via the NYC subway system, which is directly connected to the AirTrain. There are also several buses running between the airport and some of New York’s biggest neighborhoods.

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Los Angeles from LAX?

    There are a few different ways you can get to downtown Los Angeles from the airport after you arrive. Rental cars, taxis, and rideshares are also available here, as well as several public transportation options. You can take the Lot South/LAX City Bus Center shuttle to the downtown area or take the Metro C Line at Aviation Station.

  • Are there hotels near LAX?

    Of course, you will find many hotels near the Los Angeles International Airport for your convenience. These include the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, the Los Angeles Airport Marriott, the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel LAX - El Segundo, and more.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles was $141 for a one-way ticket and $257 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from New York John F Kennedy Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $291 or less one-way and $729 or less round-trip.
  • Are you driving to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and will need to park your car there during your trip to Los Angeles? There are tons of options to choose from here. There are several long-term lots that you can pre-book and prepay at almost every terminal. There are also designated lots for passengers with limited mobility as well as electric vehicle charging stations. You can also check the availability of each lot online before you arrive at the airport.
  • Both John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offer services for passengers with limited mobility. These include accessible transportation, accessible drinking fountains, and more. If you will need extra assistance upon departure or landing, let your airline know in advance.
  • Is someone dropping you off at JFK for your flight? Instead of parking and walking into the airport, you can use the Kiss & Fly area to avoid airport traffic. Located at the AirTrain JFK Lefferts Boulevard station, you can say goodbye to your loved one and then immediately board the AirTrain directly to your terminal, helping your drop-off experience be as quick and convenient as possible.
  • If someone is picking you up from LAX when you arrive, you can meet them on the outer curb of the lower level outside the baggage claim. They can wait in the free 24h cell phone lot for your call when you are ready to be picked up in the designated area.
  • Trying to kill time in JFK before your flight? There are more than 5 spas located throughout the airport, so go grab a massage and relax before your flight.
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Prefer to fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +26 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +27 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +26 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +27 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +26 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +27 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

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Top airline flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
JetBlueOverall score based on 4265 reviews
7.1Food
7.8Boarding
8.3Crew
7.8Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Going through JFK’s security is a mess. The TSA security said no shoes on the bins. So, we place our shoes in the belt and they came out all over the belt. Boarding was delayed and Flight as well.

6.0 GoodFreddy, May 2024JFK - IAH
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Going through JFK’s security is a mess. The TSA security said no shoes on the bins. So, we place our shoes in the belt and they came out all over the belt. Boarding was delayed and Flight as well.

Another horrible Jet Blue experience. This airline has suffered the biggest decline of all from best to worst. TVs didn’t work (again). internet was temperamental. Boarded late and couldn’t get organized to serve snacks.

I hate their constant delays! It’s as if I cannot confidently make plans for timing when I'm traveling with them. I slept through it, so all I can say is it was good.

From bag drop to boarding, it was great. In-flight is a little different. The seats were a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight. The rest of the cabin crew except for Eva was wonderful. Eva was not friendly at all. I've had to personally encounter her twice in-flight. First time was when I had to go to the lavatory in the back of the plane, and since it was the first for me to board such tiny plane, I didn't know we were using the crew toilet. She was giving me an attitude while telling me where and how to open it since it's not the regular push to open type of door. The second one was when I had to throw trash then use the lavatory again. I asked where to throw them, and unfortunately she was the only crew in the back doodling on her phone, she had to point it out to me with an attitude then told me to wait on the carpet, which I understand because I didn't realize that, but she could have been nicer. After all, I'm a paying customer, and assisting a passenger who isn't knowledgeable about the aircraft is one of the things she's there for. The rest of the experience and crew from bag drop to in-flight were excellent except for her.

It took an hour to get my bag after landing. Not exaggerating

We flew halfway to our destination (NYC to Burlington) and turned around due to a mechanical issue (landing gear wouldn’t retract automatically). We turned back to JFK for JetBlue’s benefit as we landed safely at JFK and could've just as easily landed safely in Burlington on our Christmas Day flight. Instead the company directed the crew to return the plane to more easily service the aircraft. The passengers landed 3 1/2 hours later and JetBlue gave each passenger $50 for the trouble. Hardly fair compensation to be separated from family on Christmas Day.

I had a horrible experience with TSA at the airport. I had to go through TSA several times as there was some issue each time with a piece if clothing I had on. It was so busy & chaotic that I ended up forgetting my Apple laptop at TSA. It’s been days & I can’t get through to anyone to get useful info on how to get it back. I’m very angry because contacting lost & found shouldn’t be this difficult. Employees should know what is going on at their place of work. It seems no one knows as everyone’s answers are contradictory, or you can’t speak directly to anyone as the calls are automated. Very upsetting.

No food/drink were offered. There was no Flyfi service. The screen size & quality were below JetBlue’s typical standards. The flight was delayed by an hour.

Everything was good instead change the gates! I missed my first flight because it was changed the gate and I didn’t know!

The new seats JetBlue uses angle downwards, so the entire flight you are sliding forward out of your own seat. These seats suck!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/9Tue
1 stopJetBlue
10h 27mJFK-LAX
$214
4/9Wed
directJetBlue
6h 17mJFK-LAX
$217
6/9Fri
1 stopJetBlue
10h 27mJFK-LAX
$221
8/9Sun
directDelta
5h 59mJFK-LAX
$233
28/8Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
12h 06mJFK-LAX
$253
26/8Mon
directDelta
6h 20mJFK-LAX
$254
16/7Tue
1 stopSun Country Air
8h 02mJFK-LAX
$262
9/8Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
14h 10mJFK-LAX
$300
4/9Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
15h 37mJFK-LAX
$303
18/7Thu
2 stops
12h 05mJFK-LAX
$397

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Last minute flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
15/6Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
17h 51mJFK-LAX
19/6Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
15h 49mLAX-JFK
$854
17/6Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 11mJFK-LAX
18/7Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 15mLAX-JFK
$866
17/6Mon
multi-stopSun Country Air
26h 03mJFK-LAX
25/6Tue
multi-stopSun Country Air
13h 52mLAX-JFK
$879
15/6Sat
directJetBlue
5h 58mJFK-LAX
15/6Sat
multi-stopJetBlue
10h 02mLAX-JFK
$883
14/6Fri
multi-stopSun Country Air
23h 42mJFK-LAX
18/6Tue
multi-stopSun Country Air
20h 01mLAX-JFK
$909
16/6Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
27h 14mJFK-LAX
19/6Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
21h 06mLAX-JFK
$938
14/6Fri
multi-stopSun Country Air
23h 42mJFK-LAX
20/6Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
7h 35mLAX-JFK
$939
17/6Mon
directDelta
5h 50mJFK-LAX
18/7Thu
directDelta
5h 52mLAX-JFK
$979
17/6Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
8h 27mJFK-LAX
26/6Wed
directJetBlue
5h 37mLAX-JFK
$980
17/6Mon
directDelta
5h 50mJFK-LAX
26/6Wed
directDelta
5h 39mLAX-JFK
$995

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New York John F Kennedy Airport - Los Angeles Flights

Departure:

New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK)United States

Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Airport

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$2,474
$5,206
$632

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