Flights from Los Angeles ( LAX ) to New York City ( NYC )

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Los Angeles New York City

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Thu, 28 Dec LAX - LGA

Sat, 30 Dec LGA - LAX

$455 $446

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Tue, 09 Jan LAX - LGA

$41 $40

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Wed, 13 Dec LAX - EWR

Thu, 14 Dec EWR - LAX

$91 $89

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Fri, 08 Dec LAX - LGA

Sat, 09 Dec LGA - LAX

$249 $244

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Sun, 17 Dec LAX - EWR

Wed, 20 Dec EWR - LAX

$340 $333

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Tue, 26 Dec LGA - LAX

$634 $625

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Flying Time	5 h and 53 m	When flying from Los Angeles to New York City, this can take around 5 h and 53 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight	$40	The best price for flights from Los Angeles to New York City offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Departure Airport	Los Angeles Intl Airport	Los Angeles Intl Airport is where you'll take off when flying from Los Angeles to New York City
Arrival Airport	John F Kennedy Intl Airport	You'll land at John F Kennedy Intl Airport when flying from Los Angeles to New York City

Route information

Bright lights, iconic landmarks, Broadway shows, great shopping and the best pizza await guests in New York.

Los Angeles airports

( Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX)

How far from city center: 12 miles
( Citicorp (JCX)

How far from city center: 1 miles
( Van Nuys (VNY)

How far from city center: 18 miles
( Whiteman (WHP)

How far from city center: 17 miles

New York City airports

( John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)

How far from city center: 14 miles
( Newark International Airport (EWR)

How far from city center: 11 miles
( La Guardia (LGA)

How far from city center: 5 miles
( East 34St Landing (NES)

How far from city center: 2 miles
( Marine Air (QNY)

How far from city center: 11 miles
( Wall Street Spb (NWS)

How far from city center: 11 miles

K Distance: 2447 miles

Going to and from the airports

Flights from Los Angeles

Los Angeles – or LA as it is fondly called – is home to nearly four million people, an oasis of friendly locals, diverse cultures and the glitter of Hollywood. It is served by two airports: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and LA/Ontario International Airport. LAX is the bigger of the two serving nearly 75 million passengers. It has four runways, nine terminals and 145 aircraft parking lots. Facilities include lounges, shops, restaurants and parking spaces. LA/Ontario has two runways, two terminals, nine aircraft parking areas and 26 passenger loading bridges. It serves more than four million passengers in a year and operates daily flights to 61 destinations.

Travelling to Los Angeles airport

LAX is served by several means of ground transportation. To get to the airport to board flights from Los Angeles to New York, you can opt for taxis, shared rides and limousines. There are also door-to-door shuttles and vans that can drop you off at the airport. If you intend to use public transport, go to Union Station and take the airport's FlyAway bus service. LA/Ontario is accessible by several modes of transportation. If driving from the LA area, take IS 10 (San Bernardino freeway) east and exit at Archibald Avenue. You can also take the bus, use shared rides and taxicabs.

Reaching New York City

The reputation of New York as a city of fun things to do is well-known. Whatever you are looking for, New York offers them all, from world-class art museums to the performing arts. Whether you fancy watching a game of the New York Knicks or a Broadway play, this metropolis offers them and more. Dining is a pleasure with the variety of cuisines available, from amazing pizzas to eclectic fusion dishes. There is endless shopping on Fifth Avenue, resplendent with upscale boutiques and specialty stores that will surely tire even the most die-hard of shoppers. Don't even think about the nightlife as the party scene is nonstop from lively wine bars to crowded dancefloors.

Getting to the city center

If you are flying in to New York, your plane might land at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), La Guardia or Newark Liberty International Airport. Of the three, La Guardia is the nearest to downtown New York. JFK is served by subway, buses and limousines. The familiar yellow cab is present at the airport's taxi stand, and shuttles and vans are also available. Newark is at a strategic location on the New Jersey Turnpike or IS 95 so it is easy to reach New York by car and the most convenient form of transportation is to take the train (Amtrak). La Guardia is connected by MTA buses, subway and taxis.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Los Angeles to New York City

Is it safe to travel from Los Angeles to New York City during the Covid-19 situation?

At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that United States may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!

For flights from Los Angeles to New York City, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Los Angeles to New York City is $40. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Los Angeles to New York City?

The most popular months to book a trip from Los Angeles to New York City are September, October and May, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Los Angeles to New York City?

The best time of the year to visit New York City depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, October is the best month to fly to New York City from Los Angeles in terms of searches from our customers, followed by December and June. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds February, March and January are the months with fewer searches for Los Angeles - New York City.

How long does the flight from Los Angeles to New York City take?

Flight length from Los Angeles to New York City is around 05:53 hours on average, at an average distance of 4,145 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in New York City compared to Los Angeles?

While in Los Angeles the temperatures can reach an average of 36.22 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,New York City's temperatures can go up to 32.5 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -11.93 ºC in New York City, compared to the 1.09 ºC average degrees reported in Los Angeles. During the winter period, Los Angeles can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while New York City have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Los Angeles and New York City?

The main route from Los Angeles to New York City is: Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX) to John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). The following airlines fly this route: