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Flights to Los Angeles from New York: what the fares show
Recent searches turned up one-way tickets from New York to Los Angeles for as little as $144: Frontier Airlines, departing March 3, 2027, with one stop. Across the 7 months we track, March 2027 is the cheapest month to fly (from $144) and July 2027 the most expensive (from $205), a difference of $61. Non-stop fares appear in our data from $184, about $40 more than the cheapest connection. The quickest non-stop flight in our data takes about 6h 8m. Low fares we found on this route include Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
Fares are searched across every airport we group under New York (EWR, JFK, LGA) and Los Angeles (BUR, LAX, SNA): check the departure and arrival airport on the seller's site.
Prices are in US dollars, one-way, economy, per adult, from recent traveler searches, checked . Fares change often; the price you pay is confirmed on the airline's or agency's site.
- Route
- NYC → LAX
- Lowest fare found
- $144 one-way
- Cheapest month
- March 2027
- Non-stop fares
- From $184
- Typical stops
- Non-stop
- Fastest itinerary
- 6h 8m
- Airlines in our data
- Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, jetBlue
- Price range in our data
- $141 – $205
- Fares checked
Prices by date
| Date | Lowest fare |
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Lowest fares found recently for each departure day. Live prices may differ.
New York to Los Angeles fares by departure date
The 30 cheapest departure days in the fares we tracked for the coming weeks, one-way per adult, checked .
| Departure date | Day | From | Airline | Stops | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | $202 | Alaska Airlines | 1 stop | Search November 14, 2026 | |
| Thu | $187 | Alaska Airlines | 1 stop | Search November 19, 2026 | |
| Wed | $185 | Southwest Airlines | 1 stop | Search December 2, 2026 | |
| Thu | $168 | jetBlue | 1 stop | Search December 3, 2026 | |
| Fri | $168 | Alaska Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 4, 2026 | |
| Sat | $148 | jetBlue | Non-stop | Search December 5, 2026 | |
| Sun | $172 | American Airlines | 1 stop | Search December 6, 2026 | |
| Mon | $161 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | Search December 7, 2026 | |
| Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | Tue | $133 | Frontier Airlines | 2 stops | Search December 8, 2026 |
| Wed | $142 | jetBlue | Non-stop | Search December 9, 2026 | |
| Cheapest | Thu | $141 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | Search December 10, 2026 |
| Fri | $144 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | Search December 11, 2026 | |
| Sat | $168 | Alaska Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 12, 2026 | |
| Sun | $164 | jetBlue | Non-stop | Search December 13, 2026 | |
| Mon | $164 | jetBlue | 1 stop | Search December 14, 2026 | |
| Tue | $168 | American Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 15, 2026 | |
| Wed | $173 | United Airlines | 1 stop | Search December 16, 2026 | |
| Tue | $174 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | Search January 5, 2027 | |
| Wed | $176 | jetBlue | Non-stop | Search January 6, 2027 | |
| Fri | $165 | American Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 8, 2027 | |
| Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | Mon | $131 | Frontier Airlines | 2 stops | Search January 11, 2027 |
| Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | Tue | $129 | Frontier Airlines | 2 stops | Search January 12, 2027 |
| Thu | $182 | jetBlue | Non-stop | Search January 14, 2027 | |
| Sat | $146 | jetBlue | 1 stop | Search January 16, 2027 | |
| Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | Mon | $159 | Frontier Airlines | 2 stops | Search January 18, 2027 |
| Tue | $160 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | Search January 19, 2027 | |
| Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | Wed | $134 | Frontier Airlines | 3 stops | Search January 20, 2027 |
| Sun | $179 | Alaska Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 24, 2027 | |
| Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | Wed | $145 | Frontier Airlines | 2 stops | Search January 27, 2027 |
| Fri | $156 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | Search January 29, 2027 |
Cheapest month to fly from New York to Los Angeles
Lowest one-way economy fare per adult found for each departure month, checked November 13, 2026. Select a month to search that date.
| Month | Cheapest day | From | Airline | Stops | Duration | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $187 | Alaska Airlines | 1 stop | 10h 21m | Search November 19, 2026 | |
| December 2026 Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | $133 | Frontier Airlines | 2 stops | 30h 14m | Search December 8, 2026 | |
| January 2027 Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | $129 | Frontier Airlines | 2 stops | 44h 47m | Search January 12, 2027 | |
| February 2027 Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | $134 | Frontier Airlines | 2 stops | 20h 45m | Search February 2, 2027 | |
| March 2027 Cheapest | $144 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | 11h 14m | Search March 3, 2027 | |
| April 2027 | $184 | American Airlines | Non-stop | 6h 20m | Search April 8, 2027 | |
| May 2027 | $203 | jetBlue | Non-stop | 6h 30m | Search May 22, 2027 | |
| June 2027 | $200 | Alaska Airlines | Non-stop | 6h 8m | Search June 1, 2027 | |
| July 2027 | $205 | Alaska Airlines | Non-stop | 6h 8m | Search July 13, 2027 | |
| September 2027 | $199 | Alaska Airlines | Non-stop | 6h 8m | Search September 16, 2027 | |
| October 2027 Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | $520 | Air Canada | 1 stop | 20h 35m | Search October 14, 2027 |
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New York to Los Angeles flights: FAQ
How much is a flight from New York to Los Angeles?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is $144 (1 stop, departing March 3, 2027). Fares change with demand and the date you book, so run a search to see today's prices for your dates.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Los Angeles?
In our latest data, March 2027 has the lowest fares (from $144) and July 2027 the highest (from $205). The table above lists the lowest fare we found for each month.
Are there direct flights from New York to Los Angeles?
Yes. Non-stop fares from New York to Los Angeles appear in our recent data from $184. Schedules change, so check the live results for your dates.
Which airlines sold the cheapest fares from New York to Los Angeles?
In our recent fare data the low fares were sold by Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and jetBlue. On a connecting trip the airline named may fly only part of the journey; live results show every carrier.
How long does it take to fly from New York to Los Angeles?
The quickest itinerary among the fares we tracked takes 6h 8m; each result shows its total travel time.
Does Flicket sell the tickets?
No. Flicket is a flight search site. We compare fares from airlines and travel agencies, and you book directly with the airline or agency you choose, on their website and under their terms.
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