Flights from Los Angeles to New York

Our cheapest offers for flights from Los Angeles to New York

Here you can compare cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (NYC) for one-way or return trips. The following offers were searched for and found on idealo during the last few days. Or start your own flight search to New York. Prices and availability may change at any time.

Outbound Return Airlines Shop Baggage Price
Best option
Los Angeles
New York
Outbound
11/16/25
direct
AS0288
05h 27min
Return
11/18/25
direct
AS0287
06h 16min
Alaska Airlines
$245
Los Angeles
New York
Outbound
11/16/25
direct
HA4958
05h 27min
Return
11/18/25
direct
HA4843
06h 16min
Hawaiian Airlines ?
$753
Prices based on recent searches, subject to last-minute changes
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Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York

Favorite airline: Spirit Airlines
75 % of bookings on this flight route are made with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.
Spirit Airlines
29 %
Alaska Airlines
28 %
Sun Country Airlines
18 %
Cheapest weekday: Monday
Flight prices fluctuate throughout the week. Flights are 21 % cheaper on Monday.
Direct flights are the cheapest connection
Direct flights on this route are $46.00 cheaper on average than flights with a stopover.
non stop flight
1 stop
2 stops
05h 08min
15h 12min
11h 59min
146 $
208 $
192 $
The favorite connection is non-stop
Direct flights are especially popular on this route. 69 % of travelers will book a direct flight.
Route
bookings
Direct flights
05h 08min, from 146 $
69 %
1 stopover Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport, MN
07h 44min, from 335 $
25 %
1 stopover Las Vegas - McCarran International Airport, NV
06h 49min, from 247 $
2 %

Useful information about the flight from Los Angeles to New York

Flights from Los Angeles to New York

The route from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (NYC) is extremely popular in the US. In a journey time of just over 5 and a half hours, passengers will cover 2500 miles. With over 40 direct flights a day there are ample opportunities to traverse the country quickly and easily. Airlines offering a non-stop option are: US, Alaska, Delta, United, JetBlue, Virgin America and American.

Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York

Low-cost air tickets on this route are provided by many airlines, This leaves more spending money on reaching your destination.  Lowest prices are avaialble if booked well before the intended travel date. also make sure that your travel dates do not coincide with school vacations and weekends. The best time to travel is midweek.  Compare prices of flights online before booking.

Destination New York

Passengers can fly from any one of the LA's airports, with Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) being the biggest and busiest- to any of the five New York airports: JFK International (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), Newark (EWR), Westchester and Long Island. After landing, the subway can be taken into New York's downtown area. There are also countless taxis to choose from at all airports in the New York area.

Important flight information

Flight information: Los Angeles - New York

Roundtrip from 244,78 $
Flight duration min. 04:54 / max. 08:25
Return flight duration min. 05:55/ max. 09:20
Distance 3960 km
Flights per week 405
Departure airport Airport Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
Arrival airport Airport New York, all Airports (NYC)
Destination country Flights to United States
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