Flights from New York to Los Angeles
The premium transcontinental route in the United States, and the one where domestic carriers put their lie-flat business cabins. Frequency is very high in both directions, and because the route is a competitive showcase, economy fares are often lower than on shorter domestic routes.
Opens a live search for example dates. Change them on the results page.
New York to Los Angeles at a glance
- Nonstop time
- 6h – 6h 30m westbound, 5h – 5h 30m eastbound
- Distance
- 3,970 km
- Cheapest months
- Late January to February, and September to early November. Thanksgiving week and late December are the most expensive.
- When to book
- Three to eight weeks ahead. Domestic US fares on high-frequency routes rarely reward booking six months out.
Airlines flying New York to Los Angeles
These carriers operate the route nonstop. Availability varies by day, and connecting itineraries on other airlines often price below the nonstop fare.
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- United Airlines
- JetBlue
- Alaska Airlines
Airports and practical detail
- New York airports
- JFK, Newark (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA) all serve Los Angeles
- Los Angeles alternatives
- Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB) and Orange County (SNA) may be closer to your destination
- Premium cabins
- Several carriers operate lie-flat seats on this route, unusual for a domestic flight
When to book New York to Los Angeles
Three to eight weeks ahead. Domestic US fares on high-frequency routes rarely reward booking six months out.
Late January to February, and September to early November. Thanksgiving week and late December are the most expensive.
Fares move daily and none of this is a guarantee. Run the search for your own dates to see what our travel partners are actually showing today.