Los Angeles → New York

Compare flights from Los Angeles Intl (LAX) to John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK). Run a search to see current fares from our booking partners, or set an alert and let us watch the price.

Departure airport
LAX
Los Angeles Intl, Los Angeles, United States
Arrival airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl, New York, United States
Route type
Domestic
Within United States

Arriving in New York

JFK is in southern Queens, roughly 25 km from Midtown, reached by AirTrain plus subway or rail in about an hour, or by taxi in 45–70 minutes depending on traffic. Newark is a similar distance from Manhattan and often cheaper to fly into from Europe.

Airlines serving New York include Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, KLM, Air France, British Airways, Emirates. Not every airline flies from Los Angeles; search the route to see who currently does.

  • Late January to early March and again in November are usually the cheapest windows from Europe.
  • Compare all three New York-area airports — the same trip can cost noticeably less into Newark or LaGuardia.
  • Peak summer and the Thanksgiving/Christmas period are the most expensive times to fly in.

Los Angeles to New York: common questions

How do I find cheap flights from Los Angeles to New York?
Search LAX to JFK on Flight Fare Tracker to compare current fares from our booking partners side by side, then book directly with the provider you choose.
Which airports serve this route?
This route departs from Los Angeles Intl (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States and arrives at John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK) in New York, United States.
Is Los Angeles to New York a domestic or international flight?
It is a domestic flight within United States, so international passport control does not apply, although airline ID rules still do.
Can I get notified when LAX–JFK fares drop?
Yes. Create a free price alert with your target fare and we will email you when a matching fare appears.

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