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Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from $217

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
24 Dec — 31 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$325

One-way from

$217

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$908
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 15/1-21/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 30m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 8/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 28m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 19 December 2024.

Tue 31/1219:29EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mAlaska Airlines
Sat 18/110:55LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/12$642
Tue 31/1217:13EWR - LAX
1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/100:51LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$806
Wed 18/1207:05EWR - LAX
1 stop10h 36mDelta
Tue 14/123:20LAX - EWR
1 stop9h 38mDelta
Deal found 17/12$946
Tue 24/1211:50EWR - LAX
1 stop13h 59mSun Country Air
Sun 19/123:59LAX - EWR
1 stop9h 08mSun Country Air
Deal found 19/12$997
Thu 19/1213:59EWR - LAX
1 stop13h 00mJetBlue
Wed 15/108:55LAX - EWR
1 stop12h 02mJetBlue
Deal found 18/12$1,013

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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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EWR - LAX

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Wed 15/1

06:08-09:35

Nonstop6h 27m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/1

10:30-00:33

1 stop11h 03m

$325

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 22/1

16:39-20:05

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Tue 28/1

08:00-16:30

Nonstop5h 30m

$414

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 18/2

06:00-09:05

Nonstop6h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 18/2

23:55-10:27

1 stop7h 32m

$432

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 11/1

06:05-13:50

1 stop10h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 15/1

12:15-23:41

1 stop8h 26m

$456

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 16/6

11:41-17:14

1 stop8h 33m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/6

23:55-10:42

1 stop7h 47m

$708

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 8/2

18:29-21:57

Nonstop6h 28m

$217

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 19/3

17:50-23:44

1 stop8h 54m

$224

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 6/3

19:30-23:01

Nonstop6h 31m

$243

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 1/1

11:50-22:49

1 stop13h 59m

$504

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 25/12

17:35-09:49

2 stops19h 14m

$775

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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 13 December 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 $729). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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 19 December 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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (176 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 19 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines 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
9,551 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

8.0
Very Good
8,600 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.4
Good
3,274 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.0
Good
399 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

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 79 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 $325 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $414 and $432 round-trip. You may be able to fly from New York to Los Angeles for 51% 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 $217. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, 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: LOT (96%), Qatar Airways (95%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (94%).

  • 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 $729). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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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