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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Los Angeles?
What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?
The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from New York, with most prices found around $311. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Los Angeles from New York during January instead. Flights to Los Angeles in January, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $313.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?
Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Los Angeles. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $408. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Los Angeles on Sunday is $514.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Los Angeles is at noon. Flights from New York to Los Angeles during this time can be as low as $407. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Los Angeles, so prices are often more expensive at around $547 per ticket.
What is the cheapest New York to Los Angeles flight route?
Fly from Newark to Los Angeles for the best New York - Los Angeles flight prices
How far in advance should I book a flight to Los Angeles?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from New York when booking 21 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around $396 when searching 21 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from New York for as low as $339 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on New York to Los Angeles flights?
There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Los Angeles flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Los Angeles?
Spirit Airlines, Frontier, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Los Angeles
What airlines fly to Los Angeles?
United Airlines, Delta and JetBlue are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Los Angeles from New York according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Los Angeles. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Los Angeles on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from New York to Los Angeles on average per day?
As of May 2025, 125 flights take off from New York and land in Los Angeles each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 7:00AM, with 42% of daily flights taking off at noon.
How many flights depart from New York to Los Angeles on average per week?
The number of flights available between New York and Los Angeles is 877 per week as of May 2025. The most frequent departure day is Tue, with 24% of weekly flights leaving on this day.
When to book flights from New York to Los Angeles
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How far is New York to Los Angeles by plane?
Los Angeles is 2448.3 mi away from New York. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 5h 50m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Los Angeles Airport?
Prices for flights from New York to Los Angeles Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Los Angeles Airport?
As of May 2025, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Los Angeles Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Los Angeles Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Los Angeles Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Los Angeles Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Los Angeles Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from New York to Los Angeles?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from New York to Los Angeles is Airbus A321neo, representing 16.42% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 at 14.25%, Airbus A320neo at 10.85%, and Boeing 757-200 at 8.11%.
What is the most popular airline from New York to Los Angeles?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from New York to Los Angeles is JetBlue, representing 28% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Spirit Airlines at 20%, Delta at 19%, and United Airlines at 16%.
Best airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles
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| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $89 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 7,974 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $99 | Free Cancellation | Rating 5.9 3,289 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $133 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.8 2,424 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $170 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.9 346 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $178 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 7,944 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $221 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.3 2,922 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $231 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 4,292 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $236 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 9,994 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $253 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $259 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,710 reviews |
Delta Flights From New York to Los Angeles
The lowest priced Delta flight from New York to Los Angeles from the last 72 hours was $178. Generally, Delta has 11 flights on this route every week with an average price of $381. Delta is rated 8.0/10 by our users.
Alaska Airlines Flights From New York to Los Angeles
The best Alaska Airlines deal for New York to Los Angeles flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $236, round-trip. It should be noted that an average Alaska Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $400 round-trip. Alaska Airlines operates 5 flights out of New York into Los Angeles in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 9,994 Alaska Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 8.0/10.
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It is quick and easy to find New York to Los Angeles flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Los Angeles that suits you.
Can I find flights from New York to Los Angeles with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Los Angeles from New York with this policy.
How can momondo help me find flights from New York to Los Angeles?
momondo helps you find the best flight between New York and Los Angeles by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.
I’m not ready to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Los Angeles from New York. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.