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Los Angeles.$169 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Sep, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York Newark on Sun, 21 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.
Los Angeles.$169 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York Newark on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.
Los Angeles.$169 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York Newark on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.
Los Angeles.$169 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York Newark on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.
Los Angeles.$169 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York Newark on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.
Los Angeles.$169 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Nov, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York Newark on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.
Los Angeles.$169 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Aug, returning Sat, 13 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York Newark on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.
Los Angeles.$169 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct, returning Sun, 5 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York Newark on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Los Angeles International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from $240
Jun
from $169
Jul
from $186
Aug
from $200
Sep
from $169
Oct
from $169
Nov
from $169
Dec
from $507
Jan
from $517
Feb
from $500
Mar
from $517
Apr
from $537

Direct flights from New York to Los Angeles International

New York to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

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New York to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$169
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time6 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineLATAM Airlines
Average flights per week1,554

Finding cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Los Angeles International is $169. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Los Angeles International.
LATAM Airlines, United and Aeromexico fly direct from New York to Los Angeles International.
As of May 2025, there are 1,570 flights per week flying from New York to Los Angeles International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Los Angeles International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, 26 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Los Angeles International is Spirit Airlines .

Which airlines fly from New York to Los Angeles?

How easy is it to depart on flights from New York to Los Angeles?

New York has 3 airports in total, but direct flights from New York to LA only depart from either the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). 

  • John F Kennedy International Airport – flights to LA from JFK usually depart from Terminals 2, 5 or 8.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport – flights to LA can fly from any of this airport’s 3 terminals.

You will be able to access domestic amenities like ATMs, fast food outlets, restaurants and bars, executive lounges, free WiFi, and shops, and within the international side, duty-free shopping and foreign exchange services. 

Arrive at the New York Airports at least 1 hour before your flight to LA is due to depart.

What do I need before I fly from New York to Los Angeles?

  • All international travel requires passengers to carry a valid passport.
  • Australian citizens will also need to apply for an ESTA – permission to travel to the USA. This must be done at least 72 hours before you fly.

What is Los Angeles Airport like? 

Los Angeles International Airport, or LAX for short, connects LA to the rest of the USA and the world. There are 9 terminals at this airport. 

  • Terminal 3 – JetBlue and Alaska Airlines flights to LA from New York are usually directed to T3.
  • Terminal 4 – American Airlines flights to LA from New York are usually directed to T4.
  • Terminal 5 – Delta flights to LA from New York are usually directed to T5.
  • Terminal 6 – Alaska Airlines and United flights to LA can be directed to T6.
  • Terminal 7 and 8 – United and United Express flights to LA are usually directed to T7 and T8.

Once in the terminals you can access shops, ATMs, restaurants, bars, free WiFi, car hire desks, VIP lounges, and information counters. A free LAX shuttle service runs terminal transfers.

What is the weather like in Los Angeles?

  • Summers (June-August) in LA see days hovering between 25-27°C, and winter (December-January) averages between 9-20°C.

Is there a time difference between New York and Los Angeles?

  • Los Angeles 3 hours behind New York.

Is Los Angeles cheaper than New York?

Los Angeles is 15-25% cheaper than New York, which makes it a popular destination for Aussies to visit. Book cheap hotels in LA with help from our hotel search tools or our app. 

  New York Los Angeles
Average cost of a meal for 2 people 80USD ($114) 70USD ($100)
Average cost of a coffee 4.50USD ($6.45) 4.40USD ($6.30)
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD 20-90USD ($29-129) 40-50USD ($57-71)

What about return flights from Los Angeles to New York? 

Explore the Big Apple and book cheap flights to New York by pressing Return on our search bar, or go to our Los Angeles to New York flights page.

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of May 2019

 

 


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