Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles

Q: What are the cheapest airlines?

Alaska Airlines, JetBlue. These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles.

Q: Can I fly direct to Los Angeles?

JetBlue, Alaska Airlines. You can fly non-stop from New York to Los Angeles with these airlines.

Q: What airlines fly indirectly?

Alaska Airlines, JetBlue. These airlines fly from New York to Los Angeles, but you’ll have at least one layover.

Q: How long is the flight?

6 hrs 20 mins. This is the shortest flight time from New York to Los Angeles.

from as little as £196

1 nights in Los Angeles, departing New York Newark Liberty International Airport on 03 / Feb / 2025 with Alaska Airlines (price found 41 hours ago)

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What are the cheapest airlines?

Alaska Airlines
JetBlue

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles.

Can I fly direct to Los Angeles?

JetBlue
Alaska Airlines

You can fly non-stop from New York to Los Angeles with these airlines.

What airlines fly indirectly?

Alaska Airlines
JetBlue

These airlines fly from New York to Los Angeles, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

6 hrs 20 mins

This is the shortest flight time from New York to Los Angeles.

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03 / Feb / 2025 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the New York/Los Angeles route. There are around 51 flights on any given week from the UK to Los Angeles and the cheapest month to fly right now is February.

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How to get cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles

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Weekly, there are 51 flights connecting Los Angeles to New York. We've gone through them all to help you find the right flight for you. If you can't find what you're looking for, consider widening your search by looking at flights from a different airport.

The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, JetBlue & JetBlue, while New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) is the most popular departure airport in the city. But when you fly is just as important as where you fly from. Search by month to find out when flights are at the priciest and their cheapest.

On average, the 3977 km flight to Los Angeles takes 8 hrs 20 mins. If you want a bargain, keep an eye out for flights with Alaska Airlines, as they often have good deals. Or you could broaden your search by looking at flights to other airports in the USA to see if there are any cheaper options.

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