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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York from $208

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NYC
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to New York are usually found in January or February, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (NYC). 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 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$286

One-way from

$208

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$640

Good one-way deal

$1,379 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 7/5-10/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 29m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
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Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 4/7
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 33m total
  • Los Angeles to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($148 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to New York (NYC).
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Wed 7/514:23LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 26mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/510:15EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 22/3$286
Tue 6/508:08LAX - LGA
1 stop27h 52mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/513:35LGA - LAX
1 stop11h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 24/3$328
Wed 30/406:00LAX - JFK
1 stop9h 52mJetBlue
Wed 30/421:15JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 23/3$354
Wed 7/520:50LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mFrontier
Sat 10/511:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mFrontier
Deal found 22/3$380
Wed 28/522:20LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 28mJetBlue
Sat 31/509:20EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 24/3$413
Wed 28/519:18LAX - EWR
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Fri 30/511:45EWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/3$431
Wed 16/406:00LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 20/407:30EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 21mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/3$439
Sat 24/522:35LAX - EWR
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Thu 29/505:59EWR - LAX
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Deal found 24/3$448
Fri 4/707:59LAX - EWR
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/716:50EWR - LAX
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/3$473
Thu 24/416:30LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 28mDelta
Wed 30/419:59JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 23/3$478
Tue 15/418:19LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 21mAlaska Airlines
Thu 24/407:30EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/3$483
Tue 29/408:00LAX - JFK
1 stop11h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 30/407:20JFK - LAX
1 stop12h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 23/3$490

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Departure

Return

Price

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 7/5

14:23-22:49

Nonstop5h 26m

Newark

Sat 10/5

10:15-13:18

Nonstop6h 03m

$286

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Tue 6/5

08:08-15:00

1 stop27h 52m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/5

13:35-22:01

1 stop11h 26m

$328

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Wed 30/4

06:00-18:52

1 stop9h 52m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/4

21:15-01:04

Nonstop6h 49m

$354

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Wed 7/5

20:50-05:30

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/5

11:00-14:11

Nonstop6h 11m

$380

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 28/5

22:20-06:48

Nonstop5h 28m

Newark

Sat 31/5

09:20-12:10

Nonstop5h 50m

$413

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 28/5

19:18-05:39

1 stop7h 21m

Newark

Fri 30/5

11:45-14:28

Nonstop5h 43m

$431

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 16/4

06:00-14:29

Nonstop5h 29m

Newark

Sun 20/4

07:30-10:51

Nonstop6h 21m

$439

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Sat 24/5

22:35-09:00

1 stop7h 25m

Newark

Thu 29/5

05:59-10:50

1 stop7h 51m

$448

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Fri 4/7

07:59-18:38

1 stop7h 39m

Newark

Sat 12/7

16:50-21:55

1 stop8h 05m

$473

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Thu 24/4

16:30-00:58

Nonstop5h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/4

19:59-23:34

Nonstop6h 35m

$478

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to New York. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to New York, you should look to book at least 30 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to New York in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New York. 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 24 March 2025.

The most flights from LAX to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (203 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (147 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, 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 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 24 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Los Angeles to New York have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,785 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,785 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,785 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very Good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,785 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,888 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,785 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,330 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,785 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,785 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to New York. 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 from for flights from Los Angeles to New York?

    Los Angeles (LAX), located 15.1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Los Angeles to New York. 0 airlines have flights from Los Angeles to New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from Los Angeles to New York should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 178 outbound flights to New York per day.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $286. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $354 and $380, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 55% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to New York are Hawaiian Airlines ($208), JetBlue ($213), and Delta ($225).

  • What are the most popular routes from Los Angeles to New York?

    While some choose either Los Angeles - New York LaGuardia or Los Angeles - Newark, Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl is the most popular route from Los Angeles to New York.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to New York are Air Serbia (100%), Icelandair (98%) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (97%).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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