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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 12:06 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 4:21 am.

The flight takes about 6h 21m.

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.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles takes 6h 21m, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles range from $321 to $549, with an average of $417 over the past 12 months. Anything below $321 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 39% above the $417 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 $193 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $421 for nonstop.

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: 85% on time
• Delta: 84% on time
• Frontier: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 83% 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights, with 49% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 24%, afternoon flights for 21%, and night flights for 6%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $379 to $3,439. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

• JetBlue
• Delta
• American Airlines

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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $188, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

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

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).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 59m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $406 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $478, a difference of $72.

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

• JetBlue
• American Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 39m, compared with 7h 55m 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.

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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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

Travelers can drive, take a taxi, use a rideshare like Uber or Lyft or take public transportation to reach JFK from downtown New York City. JFK is connected to downtown by the New York City Subway, which links directly to the AirTrain. Several buses also run between the airport and some of New York’s biggest neighborhoods.

Travelers can rent a car, take a taxi or rideshare or use public transit. Transit options include several bus routes and the Metro Connector Shuttle to LAX/Metro Transit Center Station, with connections to the Metro C and K Lines.