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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 $418. 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 $521.
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 $415. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Los Angeles, so prices are often more expensive at around $544 per ticket.
What is the cheapest New York to Los Angeles flight route?
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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 25 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around $400 when searching 25 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 $350 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 JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Los Angeles
What airlines fly to Los Angeles?
United Airlines, JetBlue and Delta 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 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Los Angeles. Keep in mind that there are 11 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 April 2025, 165 flights take off from New York and land in Los Angeles each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 4:00PM, 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 1,155 per week as of April 2025. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 18% 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 52m.
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 April 2025, there are 11 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 A318/A319/A320/A321, representing 16.24% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A320neo at 13.85%, Airbus A321neo at 12.20%, and Airbus A321 (sharklets) at 9.09%.
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
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from New York to Los Angeles with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $96 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 7,912 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $98 | Free Cancellation | Rating 5.9 3,277 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $131 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.9 2,363 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $157 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 7,910 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $170 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.9 349 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $214 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.3 2,925 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $231 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 4,279 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $236 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 9,851 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $255 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $260 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,636 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 $157. Generally, Delta has 21 flights on this route every week with an average price of $384. 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 $465 round-trip. Alaska Airlines operates 14 flights out of New York into Los Angeles in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 9,851 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.