Cheap Flights from New York to Los Angeles Starting at $65

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Cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles

Cheapest one way flight

$65

Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
1 transfer
9h 58m
09/17/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Los Angeles departs on 09/17/2025, is operated by Spirit Airlines and costs $65

Cheapest round trip flight

$97

Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
1 transfer
16h 5m
01/09/2026

The cheapest roundtrip flight from New York to Los Angeles departs on 01/09/2026, is operated by Spirit Airlines and costs $97

The fastest flight

5h 57m

Fastest flight from New York to Los Angeles takes 5h 57m

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

6:00 AM

Latest flight

10:10 PM

Average flight duration

6h 4m

Direct flights count

336

Distance

3935km

Timezone difference

3h

The distance between New York and Los Angeles is 3935km (2440 miles). The average flight duration is 6h 4m. There are 336 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 10:10 PM.

Airfare from New York to Los Angeles by month

August 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$73
July 2026
Highest price
on average:
$662
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Airlines operating on route

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Direct Flights from New York to Los Angeles

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New YorkLos Angeles

NYCLAX

10/25/2025

Departure

Direct flight

Frontier Airlines

F92503

Starting at $80

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New YorkLos Angeles

NYCLAX

09/13/2025

Departure

Direct flight

Frontier Airlines

F92503

Starting at $81

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New YorkLos Angeles

NYCLAX

09/05/2025

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Direct flight

Spirit Airlines

NK263

Starting at $89

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New YorkLos Angeles

NYCLAX

09/03/2025

Departure

Direct flight

Spirit Airlines

NK2223

Starting at $91

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New YorkLos Angeles

NYCLAX

11/15/2025

Departure

Direct flight

Frontier Airlines

F92503

Starting at $92

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New YorkLos Angeles

NYCLAX

08/31/2025

Departure

Direct flight

Spirit Airlines

NK2223

Starting at $95

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New YorkLos Angeles

NYCLAX

09/23/2025

Departure

Direct flight

Spirit Airlines

NK2223

Starting at $98

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New YorkLos Angeles

NYCLAX

10/11/2025

Departure

Direct flight

Spirit Airlines

NK2223

Starting at $98

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New YorkLos Angeles

NYCLAX

11/08/2025

Departure

Direct flight

Spirit Airlines

NK1641

Starting at $104

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New YorkLos Angeles

NYCLAX

10/31/2025

Departure

Direct flight

Spirit Airlines

NK263

Starting at $104

Schedule of direct flights from New York to Los Angeles

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from New York to Los Angeles:

New York airports overview

Los Angeles airports overview

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from New York to Los Angeles?

The cheapest flight ticket from New York to Los Angeles according to data for the last 48 hours costs $65

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route New York — Los Angeles?

Often the best time to buy tickets from New York to Los Angeles is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

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: August, September, October.

How long does it take to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

The fastest flights from New York to Los Angeles start from 5 hours 57 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from New York to Los Angeles?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route New York — Los Angeles: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines

Special offers and sales on air tickets from New York to Los Angeles

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

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