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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:30 am and lands at 5:53 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 5:22 am.

The flight takes about 5h 23m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 5h 23m, covering 2,468 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from $318 to $542, with an average of $411 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $411 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $189 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $418 for nonstop.

Frontier is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are:

• Frontier: 87% on time
• Delta: 87% on time
• American Airlines: 83% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, night flights for 21%, and evening flights for 3%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $373 to $3,220. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• JetBlue
• American Airlines
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $203, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 06m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $389 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $477, a difference of $88.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• JetBlue
• American Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 37m, compared with 8h 05m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 8h 18m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Terminal 5 is the place to catch some zzz’s at JFK. You have two options: the TWA Hotel or the sleep pods. The TWA Hotel is an airport hotel in JFK’s Terminal 5. You can take the AirTrain to get there. They offer day rooms, overnight stays, an onsite hotel, an infinity pool, a gym, and showers. If you just want some sleep and nothing else, check out the Go Sleep pods at Terminal 5 airside.

Yes. You can bring Fido along on your trip to New York. However, TSA requires all pets to stay within their carriers while at JFK. You’ll find pet relief areas in Terminal 1 Arrivals level; Terminal 2 west end Arrivals level and Gate C60; Terminal 4 Arrivals level east end and Gate 31; Terminal 5 Arrivals Welcome Center, Arrivals level north end, and Gate 28; and Terminal 7 Arrivals level west end and Gates 9-10.

JFK is a barrier-free airport. Aira, the mobile app, guides visually impaired passengers safely through the airport. JFK has elevators and accessible restrooms for passengers in wheelchairs to supplement airline assistance. Accessible water fountains are also available in all terminals. TTY phones have been provided to accommodate the hearing impaired. The airport also has planemates: mobile lounges used to transport special needs passengers between the gates and their aircraft. Autolink is another special service to help special needs passengers connect to other flights.

The AirTrain is the most convenient and most used means for getting downtown. It connects all terminals and will get you from JFK to the NYC subway lines in Queens. You can also decide to take the bus, and six bus routes, 3, 6, 7, 10, 10 LTD, and B15, connect JFK to the surrounding metropolitan areas. Airport shuttles are another option, and Go Airlink provides shuttles from JFK to New York City. You can also take taxis outside each terminal or car rentals from the car rental center.