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Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from $141

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
22 Feb — 1 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from New York to Los Angeles are usually found in January or September, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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 17 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$279

One-way from

$141

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$638

Good one-way deal

$102 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 3/3-11/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 55m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 27/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 10m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles.

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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 17 February 2025.

Mon 3/318:39EWR - LAX
2 stops29h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/308:08LAX - EWR
2 stops29h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/2$279
Wed 5/316:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/321:33LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$457
Wed 19/307:30EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 21mAlaska Airlines
Mon 24/322:13LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/2$465
Fri 16/516:50EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 56mJetBlue
Fri 16/522:59LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 16/2$499
Mon 17/318:23EWR - LAX
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Mon 24/322:15LAX - EWR
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Deal found 16/2$500
Tue 29/711:41EWR - LAX
1 stop8h 33mSun Country Air
Tue 5/818:19LAX - EWR
1 stop13h 23mSun Country Air
Deal found 17/2$610
Tue 11/306:30EWR - LAX
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/314:50LAX - EWR
Nonstop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/2$615
Fri 21/305:55EWR - LAX
2 stops12h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 26/300:59LAX - EWR
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/2$861

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 17 February 2025.

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Departure

Return

Price

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 3/3

18:39-21:32

2 stops29h 53m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

08:08-16:10

2 stops29h 02m

$279

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 5/3

16:00-19:36

Nonstop6h 36m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

21:33-05:50

Nonstop5h 17m

$457

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 19/3

07:30-10:51

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles

Mon 24/3

22:13-06:30

Nonstop5h 17m

$465

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 16/5

16:50-19:46

Nonstop5h 56m

Los Angeles

Fri 16/5

22:59-07:24

Nonstop5h 25m

$499

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 17/3

18:23-23:49

1 stop8h 26m

Los Angeles

Mon 24/3

22:15-08:47

1 stop7h 32m

$500

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 29/7

11:41-17:14

1 stop8h 33m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

18:19-10:42

1 stop13h 23m

$610

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 11/3

06:30-11:59

1 stop8h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

14:50-22:46

Nonstop4h 56m

$615

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 21/3

05:55-15:20

2 stops12h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 26/3

00:59-11:46

1 stop7h 47m

$861

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 27/2

06:45-14:55

1 stop11h 10m

$141

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 22/2

19:29-23:08

Nonstop6h 39m

$225

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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 14 February 2025.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $763). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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 17 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to Los Angeles in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 52% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 17 February 2025.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (178 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (153 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 17 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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 165 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 $279 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, starting at $465 and $499 round-trip. You may be able to fly from New York to Los Angeles for 58% 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $141. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska 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: Fiji Airways (92%), Qatar Airways (91%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (91%).

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of $763). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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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