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Yes, there are several direct flights from JFK to LAX each day operated by a number of different airlines. Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue all operate direct flights from JFK to LAX.

There are several ways to get to JFK from downtown NYC. You can drive or take a taxi or a rideshare like Uber or Lyft. Alternatively, you can make use of New York’s efficient public transport system. JFK is connected to downtown via the NYC subway system, which is directly connected to the AirTrain. There are also several buses running between the airport and some of New York’s biggest neighborhoods.

There are a few different ways you can get to downtown Los Angeles from the airport after you arrive. Rental cars, taxis, and rideshares are also available here, as well as several public transportation options. You can take the Lot South/LAX City Bus Center shuttle to the downtown area or take the Metro C Line at Aviation Station.

Of course, you will find many hotels near the Los Angeles International Airport for your convenience. These include the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, the Los Angeles Airport Marriott, the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel LAX - El Segundo, and more.

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

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

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

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

• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

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

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

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

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $193 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $397 for nonstop.

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 A321-100/200 variants.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $380 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $454, a difference of $74. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 2 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 24%, and night flights for 6%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:59 am and lands at 12:08 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 4:09 am.

The flight takes about 6h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $392. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles takes 6h 09m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $338 to $2,947. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $191, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

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

• American Airlines: 86% on time
• Delta: 85% on time
• Frontier: 82% on time

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 45m, compared with 8h 06m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 8h 22m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Ace
· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles range from $300 to $526, with an average of $392 over the past 12 months. Anything below $300 counts as a good deal.

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

• • JetBlue
• • Delta
• • American Airlines