Direct flights from New York to Los Angeles JFK → LAX
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Qantas fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX), several times daily. The flight takes about 5h 36m and covers 2,469 miles (3,974 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $458, with recent bookable fares from $407. Arrivals run on time 79.1% at JFK and 80.9% at LAX — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 72 recent fares across the next 60 days
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Flying in October rather than November typically saves $60 on JFK → LAX.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 4 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 10–16 nights typically costs $100 less than 6–9 nights.
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Typical weekly schedule · 103 flights per week (~15 per day) · Updated 57d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from New York to Los Angeles?
Yes, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 3 more airlines operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX).
Which airlines fly direct from New York to Los Angeles?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Qantas operate nonstop flights from New York to Los Angeles.
How long is the flight from New York to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from New York to Los Angeles takes ~5h 36m (approximately 3974 km).
How often do direct flights operate from New York to Los Angeles?
Nonstop flights from New York to Los Angeles operate multiple daily — 103 flights per week (~15 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from New York to Los Angeles?
Arrivals run on time 79.1% at JFK and 80.9% at LAX — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from New York to Los Angeles?
Direct flights from New York to Los Angeles operate every day of the week. American Airlines flies daily and Delta Air Lines flies daily.
How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Los Angeles?
Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) start at $337, with a typical fare around $458. Based on 72 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Los Angeles?
Across the 4 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from New York to Los Angeles, with typical fares around $457 — versus about $517 in November 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from New York to Los Angeles?
Typical round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) by trip length: a short trip (1–5 nights) about $457, a week away (6–9 nights) about $462, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $362, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $458. Medians from 72 recent fare combinations.
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