$403 Cheap Flights from New York to Los Angeles International in 2026

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Los Angeles International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $404. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Los Angeles.$403 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $403, select.

Los Angeles.$404 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $404, select.

Los Angeles.$404 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $404, select.

Los Angeles.$404 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $404, select.

Los Angeles.$404 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $404, select.

Los Angeles.$422 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $422, select.

Los Angeles.$456 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from New York Newark on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $456, select.

Los Angeles.$464 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.

Los Angeles.$466 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from New York Newark on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $466, select.

Los Angeles.$467 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $467, select.

Los Angeles.$480 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from New York Newark on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $480, select.

Los Angeles.$485 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $485, select.

Los Angeles.$488 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $488, select.

Los Angeles.$494 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.

Los Angeles.$496 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $496, select.

Los Angeles.$500 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from New York Newark on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $500, 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 September.

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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	$403
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	6 hrs, 11 mins
Most popular airline	Aeromexico
Average flights per week	3,380

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

How much are return flights from New York to Los Angeles International?

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Los Angeles International is $403. 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.

How long does it take to fly from New York to Los Angeles International?

6 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Los Angeles International.

Which airlines fly direct from New York to Los Angeles International?

Aeromexico, jetBlue and Etihad Airways fly direct from New York to Los Angeles International.

How many flights are there a week from New York to Los Angeles International?

As of September 2026, there are 1,690 flights per week flying from New York to Los Angeles International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Los Angeles International?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Los Angeles International is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from New York to Los Angeles International Airport on?

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 Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from New York to Los Angeles International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 11 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Los Angeles International?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Los Angeles?

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.

Which airlines fly from New York to Los Angeles?

United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue operate nonstop flights from New York to LA.
Adding price alerts on flights to LA from New York allows you to keep an eye on fares without needing to check back every day.

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)