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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to New York flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to New York?

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to New York flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to New York.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Los Angeles to New York cost $301 and was between Los Angeles (LAX) and Newark Airport (EWR). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $301.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Los Angeles to New York, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New York, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to New York, 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 Los Angeles to New York is January, where tickets cost $451 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $649 and $579 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Los Angeles to New York?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $1,060 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to New York?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to New York, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$126
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Los Angeles to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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.

Flights from Los Angeles to New York: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Los Angeles to New York 
JFlew with Alaska AirlinesLAX-EWROct 2024
You get a little a Pretzel bag or Biscoff crackers. Bring your snacks for the long haul. And listen for free gate checks !
alanFlew with Alaska AirlinesLAX-EWRJuly 2024
Show up early. Security line was long (admittedly at the end of the 4th of July weekend).
MagedaFlew with United AirlinesLAX-EWRFeb 2024
If you use the United mileage card, you will have priority boarding, which puts you to board in group 2, you get one free luggage checked in, gives you 2 free annual passes for United Club, drop off bags it's easy and convenient on level 2 in both airports Lax and Newark after checking in online

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to New York

  • What are the options to park my car at Los Angeles International?

    Los Angeles offers valet parking, standard terminal parking, and economy parking. In addition, there are several pay lots located around the airport that provide shuttle service to and from the airport; plus, even some hotels around the airport offer parking with shuttle service for a fee.

  • What is the cheapest way to travel from New York LaGuardia to Manhattan?

    A one-way trip on a New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus costs just $2.75, and they offer service to all parts of Manhattan as well as to Queens and Long Island.

  • How easy is it to rent a car at John F. Kennedy International?

    All of the major rental companies like Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, and National have lots and offices located right at the entrance to the airport. All of the rental car locations can be reached by taking the airport's AirTrain transportation system.

  • Can I get an Uber when landing at Newark?

    Of course! Uber asks that you request your ride when you are ready to head outside, exit on the arrivals level by following the signs for passenger pick-up, and then select your terminal and door number to help your driver locate you.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to New York was $82 for a one-way ticket and $149 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to New York?

    When flying out of Los Angeles you will be using Los Angeles. You will be landing at one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to New York?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to New York?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to New York?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to New York on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to New York, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to New York are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $518 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $533 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Los Angeles to New York.

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

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

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

    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 New York with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

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

    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 New York from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $222 or less one-way and $396 or less round-trip.
  • Since the New York metropolitan area boasts three large, international airports, it can be helpful to take into account where you will be heading after flights from Los Angeles to New York. All three airports can be used when traveling to Manhattan, but New York John F. Kennedy Intl. is more convenient when traveling to Queens, Brooklyn, or Long Island. New York LaGuardia is an excellent choice for upper Manhattan or the Bronx, while Newark is an excellent choice for the West Side of Manhattan or Staten Island.
  • If your furry, four-legged friend is making the trip with you from Los Angeles to New York, you will be happy to know that they do not have to "hold it" the whole way there. Los Angeles International offers a total of eleven pet relief stations located throughout all of the terminals. In addition, three of the stations are located before you pass through security and the other eight are located inside each of the terminal buildings once you have passed through security.
  • If the kids land at NewYork LaGuardia craving a kid-friendly meal, the airport offers some fantastic, family-friendly dining choices. The whole family can get their favorite taco or burrito at Vuelo Taqueria in Terminal C, and they can all grab their favorite burger at Custom Burgers by Pat La Frieda in Terminal D.
  • Flights from Los Angeles to New York John F. Kennedy can be 5 hours or longer. If you are looking to refresh yourself after such a long flight, why not stop into one of XpressSpa's eight airport locations? XpressSpa offers all of the traditional spa services you would expect, like massages, nail care, facials, haircuts and styling, and body waxing. Each location's hours vary depending on flight schedule, but you can call or email to book appointments, or simply walk in.
  • If landing in the New York area is just for an overnight stopover on a more extended trip to Europe or Asia, Newark boasts eight hotels that are just outside the airport grounds. In addition, the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott is located on the airport property.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to New York?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles to New York.
Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to New York

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

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Direct returns

New York to Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Los Angeles to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to New York. 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 Los Angeles to New York? 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
Airline reviews

I always heard this was a terrible airline but I was happy to experience otherwise. The seats were more comfortable than delta. They did board late and gate was a little chaotic, which is to be expected for a budget airline. I would definitely do it again for that price.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, July 2025SAN - JFK
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I always heard this was a terrible airline but I was happy to experience otherwise. The seats were more comfortable than delta. They did board late and gate was a little chaotic, which is to be expected for a budget airline. I would definitely do it again for that price.

The plane was put out of service and had to wait for a new plane to be assigned. No one had any information and the information on the screens was never updated. The call wait time was 2 hours and the estimated time for text assistance was 55 minutes which was a lie because after 55 minutes nothing happened. I understand that delays happen but to not have anyone available to provide any update or reassurance was just negligent. Also, what is the point of having an 800 number if no one answers it and don’t get me started on the text message system. Ridiculous!

this flight had a 7 hour delay due to weather in NYC. It diverted to Pittsburgh for 2 hours then proceeded to NYC. Through it all the crew and flight attendants were terrific. They gave timely information, showed empathy , and were very professional.

They canceled my flight then changed me $155 for the same flight the next day

The flight was canceled at the last minute and we got very upset as we had plans in which our schedule that affects a family reunion was in jeopardy.

They were friendly, efficient and got our bags to us so fast at the end of the flight.

Flight was delayed which caused us to have to change our connecting flight. Grilled cheese sandwich was served very hot.

Staff are helpful and patient. I don’t appreciate the almost 5 hours delay and also the delay of our luggage and being switched from one carousel to another to pick them up.

Staff were great but we were delayed on the tarmac for over an hour.

Thank you still providing bags for vomit. My son had a migraine and needed a bag to vomit in and it was right there behind the seat in front of us. Thank you!

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Seats were comfortable. It’s was so cold and very uncomfortable. I paid 2000 miles for wifi service that was choppy the whole flight. Would like to be reimbursed for my miles Food was so disappointing. Three cold and terrible meals for $3000 round trip. This needs to be better.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Plenty of room for me and the cat in Premium Economy. Seat was comfortable. Boarding was a breeze. The lady at the special check-in desk was great, super helpful and professional.

Too many long delays with JetBlue. Worst major airline that serves JFK but unfortunately I keep going back because of the prices.

flight cancelled after 2 delays. left us sitting in JFK at 1am. no customer service to assist rebooking.

To not have food or proper snacks on a 5 hour flight was the worst.

Spend hours delayed with no food, water anything sitting on the aieplane with no ability to eat or use the restroom. My entire experience was the absolute worst. I will never fly jet Blue again.

It would have been nice if they had offered more than one set of snacks

Ground crew gave me interference about carrying a laptop and a small shoulder bag, even though I told them I traveled with them all the time. I then placed my laptop bag in my carryon and took out a medical device, and ground crew still tried to give interference. I had to remind them that medical devices don't count towards luggage limits. It was quite annoying and unne

The gate and ground staff were excellent, friendly, went out of their way to acknowledge my Mosaic status. The plane was an older Airbus, so the seats were a little worn. The in flight attendant was not very nice, and seemed to be annoyed to be at work or be on this flight. Flight was fast and we landed early and pilots kept us informed.

The regular feedback of any changes to our flights. The Jetblue staff were very helpful. Our flights were great. Lots of leg room!

The flight was delayed for 4 hours. Once onboard the crew was wonderful.

Did not enjoy this flight at all. All of my coworkers flew delta and I chose JetBlue because I really value how simple the WiFi and entertainment is and this flight I didn’t get either. Crew staff was unsympathetic to my system not working, everyone I asked for help with was extremely bothered by my request for help.

Had a issue with catching flight due to airline, was unable to board flight

First off, i received an e-mail to allow me to check in for our flight. I folllowed the link, when it came to the seat selection, I was unable to select any "free" seats ( meaning without any additional charge) because everything was " unavailable". My Husband and I were ttavelling with our 3 children hence, i wanted to be assured that we were all seated next to each other. I tried 3 times and everytime I click the selection it said " error loading". What the system wants is for me to buy the seats ( anywhere from $25 to $50 dollars each passenger) like I did on our flight bound to L.A. I called customer service and the guy was unhelpful all he kept repeating was to come really early at the airport and we will be assigned seats there. Imagine my anxiety!!! Spirit says they are a budget airline but they are actually the opposite!! And just before our flight, the flight attendant KEPT announcing/ selling the seats that were not purchased for a cheaper price!! Like it was a bidding/ bargaining game! This was our first and last time to fly Spirit.

Too many time late and postponed No electrical power for my electric devices

Spirit is by far the worst airline to travel with, period. Seats are cardboard, flight attendants need anger management and if you ask for water, you’re basically a criminal. I don’t care how much it costs but I will travel with an airline who actually cares about their customers. Oh and one more thing, the next time your gate agent puts his foot on someone’s baggage's scale, I hope they get what’s coming next, a viral video of your scams. You suck Spirit, do better.

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

terrible service, no room for a dog underfoot, a broken chair that is impossible to sit on and all this costs a lot of money

It was fast but uncomfortable seats. Had to pay a bit extra not sure why? Maybe in selection of all my 4 tix together ? Just knew I had a balance before getting boarding pass online when departing from satx ? And flight was delayed..

Seats are uncomfortable and too close together. Also, you missed my connection in Vegas on the way back and I ended up sleeping in the airport, flying back to Burbank instead of LAX and I got home 12 hours late.

Non-professional acting crew, Very uncomfortable seats…!! Very bad pricing with all the add-ons for seat choice, luggage fees, etc….soon you’ll charge extra for oxygen. The ticket price means Nothing because in the end, the actual amount i paid, i could have and will in the future continue to fly on a real airline…

With this price, I shouldn't complain on anything. I understand I have to pay for every services they provide. The plane could smell a little better. Advise them to use frebeeze to freshen up the interior a little bit.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

I guess you get what you pay for. The seats are very uncomfortable and very little space. The snacks were pricey.

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

Would be great if Frontier can Assign Seats together under one PNR

They cancelled the flight and did nothing. I should be compensated for my uber rides to and from airport. Not a good service by frontier or kayak.

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