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Find cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York starting at $44.

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Frontier Airlines
From $76
Alaska Airlines
From $94
Spirit Airlines
From $118
Sun Country Airlines
From $138
Breeze Airways
From $159
Allegiant Air
From $180
Jetblue Airways
From $188
Delta Air Lines
From $207
United Airlines
From $216
American Airlines
From $249
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Find cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York by different airports

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  • Cheapest
    Spirit Airlines
    LAX
    20:30
    14h 55m
    2 transfer
    LGA
    14:25
    Los Angeles International Airport - New York LaGuardia Airport
    Wed, May 8Spirit Airlines
    $86
  • Spirit Airlines
    LAX
    11:59
    22h 59m
    2 transfer
    EWR
    13:58
    Los Angeles International Airport - Newark Liberty International Airport
    Tue, May 7Spirit Airlines
    $118
  • Spirit Airlines
    LAX
    08:00
    11h 28m
    1 transfer
    JFK
    22:28
    Los Angeles International Airport - John F. Kennedy International Airport
    Tue, May 7Spirit Airlines
    $156
  • Spirit Airlines
    LAX
    08:00
    11h 28m
    1 transfer
    JFK
    22:28
    Los Angeles International Airport - John F. Kennedy International Airport
    Tue, May 7Spirit Airlines
    $156
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  • When are flight tickets from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (NYC) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Los Angeles to New York based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (NYC) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $352.
  • How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (NYC) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 5 hours 33 minutes to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (NYC).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in New York?

    • The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport to downtown is about 20km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to downtown is about 14km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from New York LaGuardia Airport to downtown is about 13km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (NYC)?

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Los Angeles to New York Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price

$44

Cheapest round-trip ticket price

$125

Off-season for travel

March

Peak season for travel

October

Flight distance

3,955.03km

Average flight time

5 hours 33 minutes

Popular airline

Alaska Airlines
Introduction of Flights from Los Angeles to New York City


Tickets Price and Trends

When you want to travel to New York from Los Angeles, many options are available. From commercial carriers to private planes, you have a lot of choices. You can also consider renting a car or bus service. It's essential to have an idea of the costs involved before making your decision.

Pricing Options

The New York metro area has three major airports, but the most popular with Low-Cost Carrier (LCC) airlines are John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). It is in Queens, which is conveniently connected to Manhattan via the AirTrain JFK.

Commercial airlines are the most popular way to get to New York City. Prices for these flights vary depending on the airline and the time of year that you are flying. For example, Delta Airlines has some of the lowest rates in October, but their prices increase in December and January. Southwest Airlines typically has some of the lowest rates all year round.

What's the best time to book your flight? The best time to book your flight depends on your budget and personal preferences. Some people like to plan well in advance, but others prefer to wait until the last minute. The closer it gets to travel day; the more expensive tickets tend to get.

How much are the tickets? Unfortunately, there's no way of predicting exactly how much your ticket will cost because it depends on several factors like when you buy your ticket, which airline you choose, and the time of year you fly (the closer it is to the holiday season, for example, the more expensive tickets tend to get). However, there are some things you can do that may help you find cheaper flights.

Earliest/latest Flight

The earliest flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York, departs at 00.59 PST and the latest flight departs at 23.59 PST.

Airports in New York City

New York City (NYC) is served by three major airports: JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark. All three airports can be reached from Manhattan by subway or Bus.

JFK (John F. Kennedy International Airport)
John F. Kennedy commonly referred to as JFK Airport, is in Queens and is the busiest airport in the country. JFK handles an enormous variety of domestic and international flights, including non-stop transatlantic flights to Europe and daily non-stop flights to London.

LGA (LaGuardia Airport)
LaGuardia Airport is the closest airport to Manhattan, only 7 miles away. The airport handles domestic flights and international flights from Canada to destinations such as Toronto, Montreal, and Nassau.

EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport)
Newark Liberty International Airport is in Newark, NJ, and has many different direct flight options for passengers traveling domestically throughout the United States and internationally to Canada, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and more!

How to Get to The Downtown from Airport
As New York's primary international gateway, JFK Airport has a lot to offer travelers. However, it's also a bustling airport with a large staff, so it helps to know how to travel from JFK Airport to Manhattan for your journey to go as smoothly as possible.

The AirTrain is the best way to travel from JFK Airport to Manhattan. It's relatively inexpensive and will get you where you need to go in minutes. It's free between all terminals and costs only $5 if traveling between terminals and the two stations in Jamaica Station or Howard Beach. The AirTrain is open daily from 5:00 a.m. until midnight and runs every four minutes during peak hours and 10 minutes during off-peak times. It takes about 20 minutes to get from JFK Airport to Manhattan.

The Bus is another good option for getting from JFK Airport to Manhattan, but it takes longer than AirTrain. The Q6 Bus departs from the airport every 30 minutes and gets you downtown in about an hour and 15 minutes. The fare is $7, and an exact change is required (no bills).

For those who don't want to wait for the Bus, plenty of other transportation choices are available at JFK Airport, including taxis, cabs, or private cars.

Best Tourist Season of New York

The best tourist season in New York is the fall, and that's because October and November are just mellow enough to be perfect for a weekend trip. By December, the Christmas decorations begin to take hold, and by January, you're in full-on tourist mode — and it gets cold.

The fall is when the weather is pleasant but not too hot, yet it's still warm enough to sit outside at night. It's also nice to enjoy the city before all the stores go out of business for Winter. No summer crowds or Spring breakers are partying on their way to warmer weather.

It's not peak tourist season because many residents have already left, so you won't have to deal with huge crowds on public transportation or at the main attractions. However, if you want to catch a glimpse of New Yorkers enjoying their city without having to elbow past hordes of tourists, this is your chance.

Recommended Tourist Attractions in New York

There are several tourist attractions in New York. Among the most popular places to visit are some recommended ones:

1. Empire State Building, located at 350 Fifth Avenue, is the second tallest skyscraper in the city and offers visitors a cable car ride to the 86th-floor observation deck.

2. New York Stock Exchange, located at 18 Broad Street, isn't only a tourist attraction but also one of the largest stock exchanges in the world. It was created in 1792, and today it hosts more than 10,000 financial transactions every day.

3. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, located at 1000 Fifth Avenue, houses more than two million works of art. The museum displays items from various eras, including Egyptian, Roman, Medieval times, and the Renaissance.

4. Statue of Liberty - This is one of the most well-known landmarks in New York. It was built to remind the people that they are free to live as they choose. For many years it has been an important symbol for immigrants who have come to America seeking freedom and better opportunities.

5. New York City is known for its street art scene - Artists have turned streets into galleries by painting on walls instead of canvases. 5Pointz is a famous graffiti mecca that has been featured on television many times. There are many murals throughout this area.

6. Another popular tourist attraction in New York is Central Park. You can find this park in the middle of Manhattan Island, and it is home to many things to do, such as rowing, jogging, and much more. This Park is a true gem amid busy New York City, and it has been visited by millions of people ever since it was founded in 1857. For those who love nature and outdoor activities, it's highly recommended to visit Central Park while being in New York City.