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Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from $211

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New York to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$318

One-way from

$211

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 9/1-15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 05m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 19/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 26m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop

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Cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 November 2024.

Wed 11/1207:30EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Mon 16/1206:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/11$436
Wed 11/1212:10EWR - LAX
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Sat 14/1221:59LAX - EWR
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 20/11$452
Thu 28/1106:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/1216:30LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11$530
Sat 28/1217:35EWR - LAX
2 stops19h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/114:45LAX - EWR
2 stops19h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 19/11$661
Fri 13/1211:41EWR - LAX
1 stop8h 16mSun Country Air
Sun 15/1218:17LAX - EWR
1 stop13h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 19/11$671
Tue 3/1208:46EWR - LAX
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/1219:30LAX - EWR
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/11$893
Thu 21/1115:55EWR - LAX
1 stop11h 02mJetBlue
Sat 7/1211:45LAX - EWR
1 stop9h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 20/11$910

Find flights from New York to Los Angeles within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 149,782 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 9/1

13:35-22:16

1 stop11h 41m

Los Angeles

Wed 15/1

20:39-05:03

Nonstop5h 24m

$318

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 18/2

19:29-23:08

Nonstop6h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/3

08:14-16:32

Nonstop5h 18m

$419

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 18/1

08:00-16:19

1 stop11h 19m

Los Angeles

Wed 22/1

21:55-10:34

1 stop9h 39m

$452

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 15/2

12:58-18:25

1 stop8h 27m

Los Angeles

Tue 18/2

21:35-05:29

Nonstop4h 54m

$482

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 28/4

11:38-16:55

1 stop8h 17m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/5

18:17-10:44

1 stop13h 27m

$605

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 19/2

19:29-23:08

Nonstop6h 39m

$211

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 18/2

10:11-15:35

1 stop8h 24m

$226

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 9/1

07:00-14:44

1 stop10h 44m

$236

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 14/4

11:44-17:02

1 stop8h 18m

$294

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 18/12

13:31-08:17

2 stops21h 46m

$494

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $733). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $957). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Los Angeles as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (194 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (113 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 21 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta from New York to Los Angeles. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
9,461 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

8.0
Very Good
9,461 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,461 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

8.0
Very Good
8,756 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,461 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,461 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,461 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,461 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from New York?

    Los Angeles (LAX), located 15.1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York to Los Angeles. 0 airlines have flights to Los Angeles from New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York to Los Angeles should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 150 inbound flights from New York per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Los Angeles is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $318 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Delta, starting at $419 and $452 round-trip. You may be able to fly from New York to Los Angeles for 50% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $211. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Los Angeles for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Los Angeles?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to Los Angeles on time: TAP AIR PORTUGAL (98%), Fiji Airways (96%), Icelandair (96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $527. While the most popular route (Newark - Los Angeles) can be booked for $2,449 on average our data indicates $1,762 when flying from New York to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $733). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $957). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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