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Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK)
From $189 rt
Los Angeles to New York is one of the world’s busiest domestic long-haul city pairs. Nonstops into JFK are frequent, but EWR or LGA can win on price or Manhattan access. Flitura shows LAX–JFK results alongside flexible New York airport options so you pick the better total trip.
Sample fares found recently — search above for live prices on your dates.
Search live LAX → JFK faresTypical flight time
About 5h – 5h 45m nonstop
Best time to book
4–8 weeks before departure
Often cheapest days
Tuesday–Thursday; midweek redeyes often price softer
Best months to fly
Late January–early March and September (post–Labor Day) often ease for coast-to-coast leisure fares.
Flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK)
LAX–JFK is a coast-to-coast market. Daytime nonstops, evening departures, and redeyes trade schedule comfort against price—review arrival time at New York as carefully as the fare.
Leaving Los Angeles
Departing LAX: terminal changes and traffic are the main risk. Prefer flights that match your terminal and allow cushion after Hollywood/South Bay traffic.
Arriving in New York
JFK connects well to Brooklyn and Manhattan via AirTrain + LIRR or subway. For Midtown meetings, LGA can be simpler when schedules align. Build buffer for evening LAX security lines on redeyes.
Summer Fridays, Thanksgiving week, and Christmas–New Year are the priciest LA–NYC periods.
Alternative airports
On the New York side, always compare JFK, Newark (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA). From LA, BUR or SNA rarely help for NYC long-hauls — LAX dominates.
Airlines on LAX–JFK
- JetBlue Airways
- Delta Air Lines
- American Airlines
- United Airlines
- Alaska Airlines
Tips for cheaper Los Angeles to New York flights
- •Search JFK, EWR, and LGA together — the cheapest NYC airport changes constantly.
- •Red-eyes stretch your day in New York but can be cheaper and save a hotel night.
- •TruePlus/basic fares may limit carry-ons and changes; coast-to-coast trips are painful if you miss a bag.
- •Book 4–8 weeks ahead for standard dates; earlier for holidays.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from LAX to JFK?
Nonstops usually take about 5–5.75 hours eastbound; westbound returns are often longer.
Is JFK, EWR, or LGA better from Los Angeles?
JFK has the most LAX nonstops. EWR can be better for New Jersey or some Midtown trains. LGA suits short domestic hops and can be closer to Manhattan — when available.
Are there overnight flights from LA to New York?
Yes — redeyes are common. They maximize daytime in NYC but mean less sleep; choose based on your first-day plans.
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This flight route page is written for travelers planning a real trip—not to rank for every keyword variation. Route and destination pages combine Flitura flight-search tools with editorial airport, airline, and booking guidance. Sample schedules and “from” prices, when shown, come from live or recently observed search data and can change. Always confirm the final fare, baggage rules, and travel documents at checkout.