Flights from Los Angeles to New York
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK) take about 5h 28m. American Airlines and jetBlue fly it. Lowest fare seen: $161 one-way, nonstop (8 Oct 2026).
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Los Angeles → New York flights
Fares seen from $161 one-way (8 Oct 2026). Live prices for your dates on the booking site.
Route snapshot: Los Angeles to New York
Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK) is 3,974 km, about 5h 28m flying nonstop. Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on this route include American Airlines and jetBlue. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $161 with American Airlines (nonstop), departing 23 Jan 2027 — as of 8 Oct 2026.
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Fares seen
The lowest one-way fare seen was $161 with American Airlines (nonstop), departing 23 Jan 2027; with connections it dropped to $108. Checked 8 Oct 2026 — fares move daily.
Seasonality
New York has year-round travel demand, so fare differences often depend more on booking window and airline competition than on one single peak season.
Who flies it
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares here include American Airlines and jetBlue. More carriers may sell it with a connection.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to New York
Carriers on LAX–JFK according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 8 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Best time to fly to New York
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USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
Direct & Connecting Flights
Nonstop flights link Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK), taking about 5h 28m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.
Fares & Price Guide
The lowest one-way fare seen on LAX–JFK was $161 USD (nonstop) as of 8 Oct 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.
About New York, USA
Flights arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 8 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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