Cheapest Day to Fly
7.2%
Confidence 95%
Tuesday departures on this route average 7.2% below the route-wide observed fare average.
Sample size
572
Last updated
Oct 13, 2026
Observed route data shows flights from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA from $221. Approximate nonstop flying time is 6h 10m.Fares from $221 one way, typically $367, from 664 fares we recorded on this route between Aug 5, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026.
Choose your dates, then compare available prices, baggage and fare rules.
Recorded one-way fares from New York, NY (JFK) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) start from $221 USD, with a median of $367 across 664 fares we recorded. Fares move with dates, demand and seasonality, so search your own dates for the price you can book.
Flights from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA spend approximately 6h 10m in the air. Itineraries with a connection take longer, and actual times vary with aircraft, routing and weather.
Carriers in the fares we recorded for New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines. Baggage allowances and fare rules differ by carrier and fare, so compare the whole fare rather than the headline price.
Recorded one-way fares ranged from $221 to $533 across 664 observations, depending on dates, carrier and fare.
Based on 664 fares Fly2Any recorded on this route. Confirm the final price live.
Origin airport
John F. Kennedy International
Open the airport hub for outbound routes, linked corridors, and planning pages.
Destination airport
Los Angeles International
Use the destination airport page to compare inbound route coverage and nearby hubs.
Route insights
Jump to fare intelligence
Move directly into booking-window, volatility, and carrier observations for this route.
Corridor hub
Open the north america corridor
Keep this route connected to its wider market cluster instead of treating it as a standalone page.
Real Fare Intelligence
These insights are generated only from observed fare data captured from searches, snapshots, alerts, and bookings. Modeled and editorial values are excluded.
Cheapest Day to Fly
7.2%
Tuesday departures on this route average 7.2% below the route-wide observed fare average.
Sample size
572
Last updated
Oct 13, 2026
Best Booking Window
26.1%
Flights on this route are 26.1% cheaper on average when booked 84-179 days before departure.
Sample size
372
Last updated
Sep 21, 2026
Price Volatility
119.2%
Observed fares on this route moved across a 119.2% band between the 10th and 90th percentile, signaling high price volatility.
Looking for cheap flights from New York, NY (JFK) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX)? Compare available flights with Fly2Any. Search your travel dates to check current fares, airlines, baggage options, and connections for this route.
Flights from New York, NY (JFK) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) typically take around 6h 10m. The flight covers a distance of 2475 miles. Airlines on this route include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines.
Planning guidance computed by Fly2Any Travel Research from airport coordinates and time zones. Confirm live schedules and elapsed travel time in search before booking.
No booking window or weekday guarantees the lowest fare. Compare dates that work for your trip, and check the complete price and fare conditions before choosing an itinerary.
Fares we recorded for New York, NY (JFK) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) came from:
A nonstop flight takes roughly six to six and a half hours westbound, since you're flying against the prevailing winds. Eastbound, from LAX back to JFK, it's usually around five to five and a half hours. Los Angeles is three hours behind New York, so an early morning departure from JFK typically lands in LA mid-morning local time.
No. This is a domestic US flight, so US citizens and permanent residents don't need a passport or visa, just a valid government-issued photo ID. A REAL ID-compliant driver's license, US passport, or passport card all work at TSA checkpoints. International visitors should confirm they hold the correct US entry authorization before booking a connecting itinerary through New York.
Spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) offer the mildest weather, clearer skies, and fewer crowds. Summer is warm and busy, and it's worth knowing that late May and June often bring the coastal marine layer locals call 'June Gloom,' which burns off by midday. Winter stays mild, though evenings can get cool.
Yes, multiple airlines operate nonstop service on this route, so you can usually find a same-day departure. On the New York side, Newark (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA) are worth comparing. Around Los Angeles, Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Santa Ana/John Wayne (SNA), and Ontario (ONT) can sometimes offer better options, though you'll want to factor in ground transfer time.
Compare similar routes. Prices shown are the lowest fares we recorded; search your dates for the current price.
Next best path
Compare nearby airports, explore destination guides, and check the details that matter for your trip before booking.
Search now and compare prices from live flight options
Find flights to Los Angeles, CASample size
755
Last updated
Oct 14, 2026
Airline Performance
30.6%
Alaska Airlines fares we recorded on this route run 30.6% below the route-wide average, making it the most price-competitive carrier in the current sample.
Sample size
165
Last updated
Oct 14, 2026
Pack layers. LA mornings and evenings along the coast can be cool even in summer, while inland neighborhoods run significantly warmer. Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light jacket cover most of the year. If your trip includes mountains or desert areas, add warmer layers for the temperature drop after dark.
Fares from $221 one way, typically $367, from 664 fares we recorded on this route between Aug 5, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026. The highest fare we recorded was $533. Prices move with dates, airline and fare type, so search your dates for the current price.
In the 664 fares Fly2Any recorded for New York, NY (JFK) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX), the airlines were American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. Which airlines appear depends on your dates, and some of these fares connect through another airport.
A nonstop flight from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA takes about 6h 10m over roughly 2,475 miles. Itineraries with a connection take longer; search shows the total travel time of each itinerary.