Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to New York, Southwest or Delta?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to New York are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $365 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $446 and an overall rating of 7.9.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Los Angeles to New York take?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles generally make it to New York in 5h 08m. The flying distance between the two cities is 2,456 miles. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and New York per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 34 and 43 nonstop flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in New York, with an average flight time of 5h 25m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Each week, there are 282 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and New York per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 34 and 43 nonstop flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in New York, with an average flight time of 5h 25m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Each week, there are 282 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to New York was $128 for a one-way ticket and $190 for a round-trip. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and New York?

Accepted Answer

No <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between Los Angeles and New York?

Accepted Answer

Delta connects Los Angeles to New York with 70 flights per week. United Airlines also offers 70 flights per week, while JetBlue follows with 67 flights per week. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

Which airlines fly most frequently between Los Angeles and New York?

Accepted Answer

Delta connects Los Angeles to New York with 70 flights per week. United Airlines also offers 70 flights per week, while JetBlue follows with 67 flights per week. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Los Angeles to New York, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New York, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Los Angeles to New York, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New York, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

When flying out of Los Angeles you will be using Los Angeles. You will be landing at one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 6:00 am and will be landing in New York at 2:32 pm.

Question 13

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to New York jets off at 11:55 pm and lands at 8:25 am.

Question 14

Which airlines fly non-stop between Los Angeles and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 8 airlines that fly nonstop from Los Angeles to New York. They are: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at $61 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

Question 15

Which airlines fly non-stop between Los Angeles and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 8 airlines that fly nonstop from Los Angeles to New York. They are: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at $61 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

Question 16

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and British Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to New York flight route.

Question 17

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to New York flight route.

Question 18

Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and New York, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 19

On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from Los Angeles to New York on a daily basis.

Question 20

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to New York is January, where tickets cost $262 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $384 and $382 respectively.

Question 21

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to New York is January, where tickets cost $262 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $384 and $382 respectively.

Question 22

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to New York. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 23

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 24

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 25

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 26

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Columbus (CMH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $138.

Question 27

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

Atlanta (ATL) is the top choice – 27% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Los Angeles to New York picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 28

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Charlotte (CLT) often has the shortest layovers from Los Angeles to New York, with an average of 0h 37m.

Question 29

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via St. Louis (STL) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 6h 46m.

Question 30

How often are flights from Los Angeles to New York delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Los Angeles and New York historically see delays in approximately 14% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 192 minutes.

Question 31

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Delta have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 12% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 32

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 33

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 34

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 35

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 36

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Los Angeles to New York were found on Frontier ($190) and Spirit Airlines ($192).

Question 37

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Los Angeles to New York were found on Frontier ($190) and Spirit Airlines ($192).

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

The absolute cheapest return flight from Los Angeles to New York costs $216 on the route between Los Angeles (LAX) and Newark Airport (EWR). However, over the past month, flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) were, on average, 21% cheaper than other Los Angeles-New York routes. The most popular route is between Los Angeles (LAX) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK).

Question 39

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

Accepted Answer

The absolute cheapest return flight from Los Angeles to New York costs $216 on the route between Los Angeles (LAX) and Newark Airport (EWR). However, over the past month, flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) were, on average, 21% cheaper than other Los Angeles-New York routes. The most popular route is between Los Angeles (LAX) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK).

Question 40

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to New York, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to New York, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Question 42

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $390, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 43

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $390, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 44

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to New York from Los Angeles usually cost between $512 and $297 in May.
The lowest price found in the past 3 days was $190 on Frontier (May 12-May 28).

Question 45

What are the most popular airlines flying to New York?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to New York is JetBlue, followed by United Airlines and Delta.

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How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to New York?

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to New York?

If you are looking for a flight deal from Los Angeles to New York, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New York, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to New York?

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to New York is January, where tickets cost $262 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $384 and $382 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to New York?

No, with an average price for the route of $390, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to New York, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New York?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Los Angeles to New York were found on Frontier ($190) and Spirit Airlines ($192).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Los Angeles and New York?

Delta connects Los Angeles to New York with 70 flights per week. United Airlines also offers 70 flights per week, while JetBlue follows with 67 flights per week.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Los Angeles and New York?

How often are flights from Los Angeles to New York delayed?

Weekly flights between Los Angeles and New York historically see delays in approximately 14% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 192 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to New York flights?

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to New York flights?

Based on our data, Delta have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 12% of their flights encountering any delays.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to New York?

Atlanta (ATL) is the top choice – 27% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Los Angeles to New York picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to New York?

Flights via Columbus (CMH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $138.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Los Angeles to New York?

Consider flying via St. Louis (STL) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 6h 46m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Los Angeles to New York?

If you prefer a quick connection, Charlotte (CLT) often has the shortest layovers from Los Angeles to New York, with an average of 0h 37m.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and New York?

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and New York per day?

How long does a flight from Los Angeles to New York take?

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles generally make it to New York in 5h 08m. The flying distance between the two cities is 2,456 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to New York?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 6:00 am and will be landing in New York at 2:32 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to New York?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to New York jets off at 11:55 pm and lands at 8:25 am.

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FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to New York

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

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to New York was $128 for a one-way ticket and $190 for a round-trip.

Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and New York?

No

Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to New York?

When flying out of Los Angeles you will be using Los Angeles. You will be landing at one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to New York?

JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and British Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to New York flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to New York?

The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to New York flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to New York?

SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and New York, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to New York?

There are nonstop flights from Los Angeles to New York on a daily basis.

Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to New York, Southwest or Delta?

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to New York?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to New York.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to New York?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to New York?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to New York?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.