Flight information for New York to Los Angeles
(NYC to LAX)
Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from New York to Los Angeles
| Best price found | £54 | The best return flight deal from New York to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £54. The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from New York in the past 72 hours is £36 |
| Fastest flight time | 6h 00m | The fastest flight from New York to Los Angeles takes 6h 00m |
| Direct flights | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun | Direct flights go from New York to Los Angeles on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. |
| Airports in Los Angeles | 1 airport | There is 1 airport near Los Angeles: Los Angeles (LAX) |
How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to Los Angeles
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What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Los Angeles?
August
The cheapest time of year to fly to Los Angeles from New York is August. The most expensive is December.
What is the cheapest day to depart New York for Los Angeles?
Tuesday
The cheapest day of the week is usually Tuesday. The most expensive is usually Sunday.
When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Los Angeles?
in the afternoon
New York to Los Angeles flights are approximately 10% more expensive in the morning than in the afternoon
What is the cheapest airline that flies to Los Angeles from New York?
Spirit Airlines
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Los Angeles
What is the cheapest New York to Los Angeles flight route?
Newark - Los Angeles
Fly from Newark to Los Angeles for the best New York - Los Angeles flight prices
How far in advance should you book New York to Los Angeles flights?
32 days before
The cheapest time to buy a flight from New York to Los Angeles is approximately 32 days to departure
Easily compare return flights from New York to Los Angeles
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If you're looking for one-way flights from New York to Los Angeles, view some of our deals below provided by Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines
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Are airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles offering flexible cancellation due to COVID-19?
To ease the stress of booking flights, some of our airline partners flying from New York to Los Angeles are responding to the global pandemic. The following airlines may have a flexible cancellation policy to help accommodate travellers: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines.
How far is New York to Los Angeles by plane?
The distance between New York and Los Angeles is about 2448.3 mi. 5h 50m is a normal flight duration for this route.
What is the carbon footprint of flying from New York to Los Angeles?
Flights to Los Angeles from New York generally have a carbon footprint of about 2,193, {1} - momondo offers a CO2 sorter in search results to highlight the smallest available carbon footprints for plane travel. Taking the train instead of flying would reduce your CO2 emissions by around 77%. Taking a bus instead of flying lowers your carbon footprint to about 325, {1} (86% less).
Can I fly to Los Angeles from New York right now?
Most visitors from New York need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Los Angeles.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from New York must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 24 hours before departing to Los Angeles.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from New York are not required to quarantine after entering Los Angeles.
Can I fly back to New York from Los Angeles?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Los Angeles must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to New York.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Los Angeles are not required to quarantine after entering New York.