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Cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles, CA to New York City

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of August. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flying Time6 h and 44 mWhen flying from Los Angeles, CA to New York City, this can take around 6 h and 44 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight$123The best price for flights from Los Angeles, CA to New York City offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Origin airportLos Angeles International AirportWhen flying from Los Angeles, CA to New York City

Destination airportsLaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Stewart International AirportWhen traveling from Los Angeles, CA to New York City

Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from Los Angeles, CA to New York City according to search data results from our customers

Airlines operating this routeAmerican AirlinesAirline(s) that fly from Los Angeles, CA to New York City

One-way average Price$285A flight from Los Angeles, CA to New York City at eDreams will cost around $285, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data

Best time to bookDecemberNovember is one of the most frequent times to fly to New York City from Los Angeles, CA according to real data from our customers

Airlines that fly from Los Angeles, CA to New York City

Distance: 2447 miles

Los Angeles, CA airports

Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX)How far from city center: 12 miles

New York City airports

La Guardia (LGA)How far from city center: 5 miles

John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)How far from city center: 14 miles

Stewart (SWF)How far from city center: 52 miles

Flights from Los Angeles, CA

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, CA 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, CA to New York City

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Los Angeles, CA to New York City?

When you fly from Los Angeles, CA to New York City the average price is $285. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

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

The cheapest price for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to New York City is $123. 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, CA to New York City?

The most popular months to book a trip from Los Angeles, CA to New York City are November, December and January, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Los Angeles, CA 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, CA 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, CA - New York City.

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

Flight length from Los Angeles, CA to New York City is around 6 h and 44 m on average, at an average distance of 2,446.75 mi, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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

The main route from Los Angeles, CA to New York City is: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to LaGuardia Airport(LGA). The following airlines fly this route:

Which airlines fly from Los Angeles, CA to New York City?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Los Angeles, CA to New York City are:

American Airlines.

Frontier Airlines

American Airlines
Alaska Airlines

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