Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from New York to Los Angeles over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from CAD 192 and round-trip from CAD 391. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from New York to Los Angeles operate an average of 210 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 19.2% on-time departure rate and a 78.1% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for New York to Los Angeles flights?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles are Delta Air Lines, Jetblue Airways, and American Airlines, among 4 carriers on this route. Frontier Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Jetblue Airways logo Jetblue Airways
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Frontier Airlines logo Frontier Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Information for New York to Los Angeles Flights

The distance between New York and Los Angeles is 3,955.03km. It takes around 6 hours 10 minutes on average to fly from New York to Los Angeles. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price CAD 192
Cheapest return ticket price CAD 391
Off-season travel month November
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 3,955.03km
Average flight time 6 hours 10 minutes
Popular airline Delta Air Lines
Frequency ~174/week
Flight statistics for the New York–Los Angeles route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on New York to Los Angeles Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Average price of one-way tickets from New York to Los Angeles booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from New York to Los Angeles, fares are lowest in October (CAD 172) and highest in July (CAD 348).

CAD 348
CAD 260
CAD 172
CAD 84
    Cheapest
  • CAD 202
    Sep
  • CAD 172
    Oct
  • CAD 192
    Nov
  • CAD 243
    Dec
  • CAD 188
    Jan
  • CAD 202
    Feb
  • CAD 233
    Mar
  • CAD 281
    Apr
  • CAD 241
    May
  • CAD 289
    Jun
  • CAD 348
    Jul
  • CAD 331
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Average price of return tickets from New York to Los Angeles booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from New York to Los Angeles, fares are lowest in September (CAD 496) and highest in August (CAD 942).

CAD 942
CAD 719
CAD 496
CAD 273
  • CAD 496
    Sep
  • CAD 534
    Oct
  • CAD 576
    Nov
  • CAD 781
    Dec
  • CAD 514
    Jan
  • CAD 773
    Feb
  • CAD 722
    Mar
  • CAD 624
    Apr
  • CAD 711
    May
  • CAD 799
    Jun
  • CAD 762
    Jul
  • CAD 942
    Aug

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from New York to Los Angeles on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from New York to Los Angeles is Tuesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sunday as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 459
CAD 408
CAD 357
CAD 306
  • CAD 402
    Mon
  • CAD 357
    Tue
  • CAD 357
    Wed
  • CAD 391
    Thu
  • CAD 389
    Fri
  • CAD 385
    Sat
  • CAD 459
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from CAD 192 (for example, LGA–LAX on Wed, Oct 7). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Frontier Airlines offers fares from CAD 391, departing on Thu, Oct 15 and returning on Mon, Oct 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: Delta Air Lines Jetblue Airways American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes an average of 6 hours 10 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 207 direct flights operate each week between New York and Los Angeles. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – DL742 (departure at 07:43) Jetblue Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – B6223 (departure at 09:51)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from New York to Los Angeles on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Wed, Oct 7, with one-way fares from just CAD 192.
    · Compare airlines. Alaska Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Los Angeles.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Los Angeles on September 29, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at CAD 151.
  • Flights to Los Angeles can arrive at: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). The most common route connects John F. Kennedy International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport (JFK–LAX).
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and New York is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from New York to Los Angeles is CAD 387. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from New York to Los Angeles is CAD 659. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter New York and Los Angeles, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetblue Airways and Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from New York to Los Angeles

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from New York to Los Angeles?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from New York to Los Angeles on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from New York to Los Angeles is Spirit Airlines, with an average fare of CAD 290.

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CAD 290
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CAD 470
CAD 560
Spirit Airlines
CAD 290
Spirit Airlines
Frontier Airlines
CAD 308
Frontier Airlines
Jetblue Airways
CAD 407
Jetblue Airways
Delta Air Lines
CAD 456
Delta Air Lines
American Airlines
CAD 488
American Airlines
United Airlines
CAD 560
United Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from New York to Los Angeles?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from New York to Los Angeles on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from New York to Los Angeles is Royal Air Maroc, operating 95 flights per week.

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75
85
95
Royal Air Maroc
95
Royal Air Maroc
Jetblue Airways
92
Jetblue Airways
United Airlines
82
United Airlines
British Airways
80
British Airways
Qantas Airways
80
Qantas Airways
American Airlines
75
American Airlines

How many flights fly from New York to Los Angeles each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from New York to Los Angeles on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from New York to Los Angeles are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Wednesday.

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917
798
680
Highest
854
Mon
811
Tue
798
Wed
802
Thu
1035
Fri
870
Sat
941
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.