Which airports can I use when flying from Manhattan to Los Angeles?

Flights from Manhattan to Los Angeles usually depart from Manhattan (MHK) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Which airports do connecting flights from Manhattan to Los Angeles pass through?

Most connecting flights from Manhattan to Los Angeles pass through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Manhattan to Los Angeles?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Manhattan to Los Angeles. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $462 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $812, a difference of $350. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Manhattan to Los Angeles?

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.

Have flight prices from Manhattan to Los Angeles changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $536 to $1,107. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Manhattan and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Manhattan (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $49 for economy cars. Top options include: • Ace • Thrifty • Hertz • Alamo • Dollar

How much should I expect to pay for a Manhattan to Los Angeles flight?

Round-trip flights from Manhattan to Los Angeles range from $548 to $657, with an average of $598 over the past 12 months. Anything below $548 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Manhattan to Los Angeles typically range from $548 to $657. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $536, on American Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Manhattan to Los Angeles?

American Airlines ($536) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Manhattan to Los Angeles in the last 5 days.

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

Flights via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $555. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Manhattan to Los Angeles which airport offers the shortest layover?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) had the shortest average connection time for Manhattan to Los Angeles layovers at 3h 57m over the past 3 months.

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Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24

6:57 pm - 10:59 pmMHK Manhattan-LAX Los Angeles

6h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:55 am - 10:13 amLAX Los Angeles-MHK Manhattan

7h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$536American Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 25

6:39 pm - 10:46 pmMHK Manhattan-LAX Los Angeles

6h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:59 pm - 10:30 amLAX Los Angeles-MHK Manhattan

8h 31m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$552American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 16

5:50 am - 9:50 amMHK Manhattan-LAX Los Angeles

6h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:00 pm - 11:06 pmLAX Los Angeles-MHK Manhattan

7h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$579American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

5:50 am - 12:16 pmMHK Manhattan-LAX Los Angeles

8h 26m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

2:00 pm - 11:06 pmLAX Los Angeles-MHK Manhattan

7h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$686American Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22

6:39 pm - 10:46 pmMHK Manhattan-LAX Los Angeles

6h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:15 am - 10:31 amLAX Los Angeles-MHK Manhattan

7h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$687American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 16

11:00 am - 6:39 pmMHK Manhattan-LAX Los Angeles

9h 39m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:33 pm - 11:06 pmLAX Los Angeles-MHK Manhattan

8h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$689American Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

5:49 am - 11:08 amMHK Manhattan-LAX Los Angeles

7h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:45 am - 10:31 amLAX Los Angeles-MHK Manhattan

7h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$705American Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25

10:46 am - 6:43 pmMHK Manhattan-LAX Los Angeles

9h 57m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

10:41 am - 6:26 pmLAX Los Angeles-MHK Manhattan

5h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$724American Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Fri, Jan 1

6:45 pm - 11:07 pmMHK Manhattan-LAX Los Angeles

6h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:35 am - 10:36 amLAX Los Angeles-MHK Manhattan

8h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$739American Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Fri, Jan 29

10:46 am - 6:43 pmMHK Manhattan-LAX Los Angeles

9h 57m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

2:02 pm - 11:09 pmLAX Los Angeles-MHK Manhattan

7h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$741American Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Manhattan to Los Angeles? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Manhattan to Los Angeles departing in january.

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Do I need a passport to fly from Manhattan to Los Angeles?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Manhattan to Los Angeles flight?
Round-trip flights from Manhattan to Los Angeles range from $548 to $657, with an average of $598 over the past 12 months. Anything below $548 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Manhattan to Los Angeles changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $536 to $1,107. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
What car rental options are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar
Which airports can I use when flying from Manhattan to Los Angeles?
Flights from Manhattan to Los Angeles usually depart from Manhattan (MHK) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).
Which airports do connecting flights from Manhattan to Los Angeles pass through?
Most connecting flights from Manhattan to Los Angeles pass through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Manhattan to Los Angeles?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Manhattan to Los Angeles. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $462 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $812, a difference of $350.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Manhattan and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Manhattan (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?
Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $462, about $350 less than Sunday fares (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Manhattan to Los Angeles trip for March. Fares historically average $415 round-trip in that month - typically $281 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Los Angeles Airport.

• Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
• Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
• Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

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