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Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from £81

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Spirit Airlines Logo
21:00 - 23:59EWR-LAX
5h 59mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
05:35 - 13:51LAX-EWR
5h 16mdirect
£131Spirit Airlines
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Thu, 4 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
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18:20 - 21:28EWR-LAX
6h 08mdirect
Logo
22:45 - 10:05LAX-EWR
8h 20m1 stop
£132
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Fri, 5 Sep - Sun, 7 Sep
Frontier Logo
06:30 - 11:57LGA-LAX
8h 27m1 stop
Frontier Logo
14:31 - 10:33LAX-LGA
17h 02m2 stops
£153Frontier
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Wed, 3 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
Frontier Logo
11:30 - 21:45LGA-LAX
13h 15m1 stop
Frontier Logo
20:14 - 10:33LAX-LGA
11h 19m2 stops
£156Frontier
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Thu, 4 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
JetBlue Logo
17:15 - 20:12EWR-LAX
5h 57mdirect
JetBlue Logo
22:30 - 06:54LAX-EWR
5h 24mdirect
£171JetBlue
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Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 6 Sep
JetBlue Logo
17:15 - 20:12EWR-LAX
5h 57mdirect
JetBlue Logo
07:30 - 15:59LAX-EWR
5h 29mdirect
£175JetBlue
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Wed, 17 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
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07:19 - 14:57EWR-LAX
10h 38m1 stop
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21:26 - 05:59LAX-EWR
5h 33mdirect
£183Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 17 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
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19:59 - 22:58EWR-LAX
5h 59mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:26 - 05:59LAX-EWR
5h 33mdirect
£185Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 30 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
Delta Logo
17:00 - 20:27JFK-LAX
6h 27mdirect
Delta Logo
15:25 - 23:53LAX-JFK
5h 28mdirect
£186Delta
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Wed, 12 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
Delta Logo
06:00 - 11:58LGA-LAX
8h 58m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:45 - 21:45LAX-LGA
8h 00m1 stop
£197Delta
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Wed, 3 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep

Spirit Airlines flights from New York to Los Angeles

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on New York to Los Angeles flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
4 Sept
EWR21:00Newark
5h 59m
LAX23:59Los Angeles
25 Sept
LAX05:35Los Angeles
5h 16m
EWR13:51Newark
£131
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Spirit Airlines
16 Sept
EWR17:20Newark
6h 06m
LAX20:26Los Angeles
21 Sept
LAX05:35Los Angeles
5h 16m
EWR13:51Newark
£137
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Spirit Airlines
4 Sept
EWR21:00Newark
5h 59m
LAX23:59Los Angeles
11 Sept
LAX23:10Los Angeles
9h 48m
1 stop
EWR11:58Newark
£143
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Frontier flights from New York to Los Angeles

Our best Frontier deals on New York to Los Angeles flight tickets
Frontier
3 Sept
LGA06:30New York LaGuardia
8h 27m
1 stop
LAX11:57Los Angeles
20 Sept
LAX14:31Los Angeles
17h 02m
2 stops
LGA10:33New York LaGuardia
£153
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Frontier
4 Sept
LGA11:30New York LaGuardia
13h 15m
1 stop
LAX21:45Los Angeles
25 Sept
LAX20:14Los Angeles
11h 19m
2 stops
LGA10:33New York LaGuardia
£156
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Frontier
26 Sept
JFK13:01New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 44m
1 stop
LAX21:45Los Angeles
27 Sept
LAX13:23Los Angeles
15h 06m
2 stops
JFK07:29New York John F Kennedy Intl
£157
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 19 August 2025.
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NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 4/9

21:00-23:59

Nonstop5h 59m

Los Angeles

Thu 25/9

05:35-13:51

Nonstop5h 16m

£131

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 5/9

18:20-21:28

Nonstop6h 08m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/9

22:45-10:05

1 stop8h 20m

£132

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/9

06:30-11:57

1 stop8h 27m

Los Angeles

Sat 20/9

14:31-10:33

2 stops17h 02m

£153

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/9

11:30-21:45

1 stop13h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 25/9

20:14-10:33

2 stops11h 19m

£156

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 6/9

17:15-20:12

Nonstop5h 57m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/9

22:30-06:54

Nonstop5h 24m

£171

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 17/9

17:15-20:12

Nonstop5h 57m

Los Angeles

Mon 22/9

07:30-15:59

Nonstop5h 29m

£175

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 17/9

07:19-14:57

1 stop10h 38m

Los Angeles

Wed 24/9

21:26-05:59

Nonstop5h 33m

£182

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 30/8

19:59-22:58

Nonstop5h 59m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/9

21:26-05:59

Nonstop5h 33m

£185

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/11

17:00-20:27

Nonstop6h 27m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/12

15:25-23:53

Nonstop5h 28m

£186

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/9

06:00-11:58

1 stop8h 58m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

10:45-21:45

1 stop8h 00m

£197

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Los Angeles?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from New York, with most prices found around £231. If you aren’t able to travel to Los Angeles during the month of January, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £231.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

The cheapest day to depart from New York to Los Angeles is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Los Angeles on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as £223. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around £387. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Los Angeles.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Los Angeles is at midday. Flights from New York to Los Angeles during this time can be as low as £217. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are £792 on average. Flights to Los Angeles from New York in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest New York to Los Angeles flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Los Angeles?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around £275 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from New York for as low as £242 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Los Angeles flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Los Angeles flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York to Los Angeles flights?

You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Los Angeles flight.

How have New York to Los Angeles flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for New York to Los Angeles flights are approximately 8% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to Los Angeles

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York to Los Angeles according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap New York to Los Angeles (NYC to LAX) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from New York to Los Angeles

Best price found

£81

Fastest flight time

5h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Los Angeles

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from New York in the past 72 hours is £81. The best return flight deal from New York to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £131.
The fastest flight from New York to Los Angeles takes 5h 45m
Direct flights go from New York to Los Angeles every day.
There is 1 airport near Los Angeles: Los Angeles (LAX)
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  • How far is New York to Los Angeles by plane?

    The distance between New York and Los Angeles is about 2448.3 mi. 5h 48m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Los Angeles Airport?

    Prices for flights from New York to Los Angeles Airport refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Los Angeles Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Los Angeles Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Los Angeles Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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FrontierPriceFrom £102Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,211 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom £102Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,981 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom £104Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,037 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom £189Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,915 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom £209Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom £269Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,922 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From New York to Los Angeles

    The lowest priced Delta flight from New York to Los Angeles from the last 72 hours was £138. Generally, Delta has 25 flights on this route every week with an average price of £443. Delta is rated 7.9/10 by our users.

  • United Airlines Flights From New York to Los Angeles

    £364 is the best United Airlines flight deal from New York to Los Angeles found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average United Airlines ticket price found was closer to £616, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. United Airlines (7.4/10 from 8,922 user reviews) flies into Los Angeles from New York 36 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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Can I find flights from New York to Los Angeles with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Los Angeles from New York on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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