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New York.$222 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jul, returning Fri, 11 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 11 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $222, select.
New York.$232 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Jun, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $232, select.
New York.$238 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 30 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.
New York.$274 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 May, returning Fri, 30 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 24 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $274, select.
New York.$310 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Aug, returning Sat, 16 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $310, select.
New York.$314 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Jun, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 29 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $314, select.
New York.$321 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jul, returning Mon, 4 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $321, select.
New York.$331 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 May, returning Mon, 28 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 9 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $331, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to New York John F. Kennedy

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to New York John F. Kennedy flights are currently cheapest in July.
May
from $274
Jun
from $232
Jul
from $222
Aug
from $310
Sep
from $394
Oct
from $400
Nov
from $390
Dec
from $443
Jan
from $488
Feb
from $373
Mar
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Los Angeles International to New York John F. Kennedy: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles International to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York John F. Kennedy.

Los Angeles to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$222
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time5 hrs, 33 mins
Most popular airlineLATAM Airlines
Average flights per week1,433

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to New York John F. Kennedy: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to New York John F. Kennedy is $222. 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.
5 hours and 33 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to New York John F. Kennedy.
LATAM Airlines, Aeromexico and Etihad Airways fly direct from Los Angeles International to New York John F. Kennedy.
As of May 2025, there are 1,433 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to New York John F. Kennedy.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to New York John F. Kennedy is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport on Friday, 4 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 33 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 New York John F. Kennedy 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 New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to New York John F. Kennedy.

Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 30 minutes.

  • New York's timezone is UTC-4, making New York three hours ahead of Los Angeles.

  • Flights from LAX to JFK start at 00:29 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is at 23:59 with JetBlue Airways. In total, you can take your pick of 240 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flights.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to JFK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your New York holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of United States:

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.

  • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LAX to JFK flights. An exceptional 91.44% of its services on this route arrive on time.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between LAX and JFK:

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Currently, $109 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $222. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • To secure cheap tickets from LAX to JFK, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from LAX to JFK by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • LAX's address is One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination on time.

  • To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to JFK if you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and explore beyond New York's usual tourist stops.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport to the centre of New York has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit New York. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.

  • Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport for July if you'd like to explore New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to JFK in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • New York has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in United States, head for Boston, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are highlights.

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