Los Angeles to New York flights (LAX to JFK)
Flying from Los Angeles to New York is easy with regular nonstop service. Fares can move quickly, so tracking the route early gives you more chances to catch a better price.
Pick your departure date to start tracking this route. We'll watch the fare and book when it reaches your target.
Sample fare for a LAX - JFK flight 60 days out. Your fare depends on the date you pick.
Airlines on this route
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
JetBlue
About flying Los Angeles to New York
The Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK) route is a popular domestic corridor in the United States, with regular nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue. A nonstop flight takes about 5h 25m and covers roughly 3,974 km.
Fares change with season, departure time, and how full each flight is. late January through March and early November are often the better-value travel windows, while summer weekends and the Thanksgiving to New Year period usually bring stronger demand. Starting your search several weeks ahead gives Smart Booking more time to watch the route and act when the fare reaches your target.
New York rewards a well-planned arrival, whether you are headed to Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens. JFK connects to the city by AirTrain and rail, while taxis and rideshares are easiest outside peak traffic.
Smart Booking on Nomadiq watches the route continuously and books automatically when the fare drops to your target, so you do not have to keep checking prices yourself.
Route facts
- Distance
- 3,974 km
- Flight time
- 5h 25m
- Time difference
- New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- Currency
- USD (US Dollar)
- Travel
- Domestic US route