Most travelers looking for flights on the route from New York to Los Angeles decide to book flights with American Airlines.

The best time to find a cheap flight on this route is 8 weeks before travel. Save up to 34 %.

Flight prices fluctuate throughout the week. Flights are 16 % cheaper on Tuesday.

Direct flights on this route are $33.00 cheaper on average than flights with a stopover.

Direct flights are especially popular on this route. 87 % of travelers will book a direct flight.