Cheap Flights from New York to Los Angeles from AU$ 81

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Spirit Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 81 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. EWR to LAX on Wed, Feb 18), while Spirit Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 163 departing on Sat, Feb 21 and returning on Sat, Feb 28.

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

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: Jetblue Airways Frontier Airlines Delta Air Lines Hawaiian Airlines American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flights from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

  It takes about 6 hours 32 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles (LAX).

• When is the best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles?

  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.

• How many flights are there per week from New York to Los Angeles?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 114 flight per week flying from New York to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA117 (20:34)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from New York to Los Angeles?

  To find best deals on flights from New York to Los Angeles, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Feb 18, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 81.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spirit Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Los Angeles travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from New York to Los Angeles is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from New York to Los Angeles?

  After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Los Angeles on January 20, 2026 with Spirit Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 53.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Los Angeles from New York?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (JFK-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

• What is the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?

  The time difference between Los Angeles and New York is 3h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from New York to Los Angeles?

  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.