Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from New York to Los Angeles, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
All 4 airlines on the New York — Los Angeles route operate on a daily basis: JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines fly every day.
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The route New York — Los Angeles is served by many carriers — 7 in total, including Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $113) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
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New York — Ontario
11/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
WN1138
starting at $154
New York — Los Angeles
01/09/2027
Departure
Direct flight
AS287
starting at $183
New York — Los Angeles
09/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
B61023
starting at $186
New York — Los Angeles
09/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
B61573
starting at $194
New York — Ontario
11/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA2028
starting at $202
New York — Los Angeles
06/14/2027
Departure
Direct flight
AS402
starting at $228
New York — Los Angeles
06/07/2027
Departure
Direct flight
AS287
starting at $236
New York — Los Angeles
12/31/2026
Departure
Direct flight
B6523
starting at $254
New York — Los Angeles
01/01/2027
Departure
Direct flight
B6623
starting at $254
New York — Los Angeles
12/18/2026
Departure
Direct flight
B6523
starting at $270
JetBlue Airways
Every day
starting at $158
American Airlines
Every day
starting at $282
Alaska Airlines
Every day
starting at $151
United Airlines
Every day
starting at $330
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Los Angeles departs on 11/11/2026, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $113
The cheapest roundtrip flight from New York to Los Angeles departs on 10/22/2026, is operated by JetBlue Airways and costs $187
Fastest flight from New York to Los Angeles takes 5h 51m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Su, Mo, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between New York and Los Angeles is 3935km (2440 miles). The average flight duration is 6h 11m. There are 312 direct flights from New York to Los Angeles. The time difference between New York and Los Angeles is 3h. Flights from New York begin at 6:00 AM. The latest flight from New York departs at 9:40 PM
The cheapest flight ticket from New York to Los Angeles according to data for the last 48 hours costs $113
Often the best time to buy tickets from New York to Los Angeles is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from New York to Los Angeles can be found flying in these months: September, October, August.
The fastest flights from New York to Los Angeles start from 5 hours 51 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route New York — Los Angeles: Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways
In different months, ticket prices from New York to Los Angeles vary: minimum — $117 (September 2026), maximum — $311 (July 2027). Typically, the flight costs $160–$169.
Prices on the New York — Los Angeles route are consistently going up. From August 2026 to July 2027, tickets went from $132 to $311 — a 135% increase. This trend is worth considering when planning your trip.
The most significant price increase was from September 2026 to January 2027 — up 36%. The best time to fly is September 2026–October 2026, when the average price is $120. In June 2027–July 2027, tickets cost around $247.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in September 2026–October 2026 can save you up to 51% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 28.8%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.