Direct flights from New York to Los Angeles

  • Usually $432 round trip
  • ~16 flights a day
  • 5 airlines

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When the nonstops leave

Typical weekly schedule · 115 flights per week (~16 per day) · Updated 13d ago

Morning before noon 38 a week

Arrive the same day

6:00 AM 7:00 AM 8:00 AMSat 8:29 AM 10:20 AM 11:30 AMFri
8:00 AMMon, Sun 9:00 AM4 days a week 10:00 AMSat 11:00 AMSun
Afternoon noon – 6 PM 45 a week

Arrive the same day

1:25 PMSat 1:40 PMThu, Fri 1:45 PM5 days a week 2:45 PM4 days a week 3:45 PM 4:40 PMMon, Wed 5:45 PMTue, Wed
12:20 PMSat 2:35 PM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM
Evening after 6 PM 32 a week
6:30 PM 8:20 PM 9:30 PM 10:00 PMSun
7:00 PM5 days a week 7:05 PMSat 8:20 PMTue, Wed 8:35 PMSat, Sun
American Airlines Departs Terminal 8 Arrives Terminal 4Arrives Terminal TBIT
Delta Air Lines Departs Terminal 4 Arrives Terminal 3

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Yes. 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 $432, with recent bookable fares from $384. Fares last checked 15 October 2026.

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 several times daily — 115 flights per week (~16 per day).

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 $384, with a typical fare around $432. Based on 54 recent fare combinations.