Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles from $134 EWR, JFK, LGA → BUR, LAX, SNA

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $214 to $313.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 4-night return fares on 3 other departure dates within 3 days of 16 Jan 2027, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

1536 fares on 74 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $264.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $91 to $170.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 2 Feb 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

356 fares on 38 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $118.

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 40% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from New York to Los Angeles?

The cheapest return found recently is $275 with American Airlines, 16 Jan 2027 to 20 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $264 with Frontier Airlines, 9 Jan 2027 to 9 Feb 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 74 departure dates is usually $323 to $440.

How much is a one-way flight from New York to Los Angeles?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $134 with Frontier Airlines, 2 Feb 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $118 with Frontier Airlines, 18 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 38 departure dates is usually $193 to $216.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $264, 9 Jan 2027 to 9 Feb 2027, found 6 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $118, 18 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago.

Every date in January 2027

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 40% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $275 with American Airlines, 16 Jan 2027 to 20 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $142 with jetBlue, 2 Feb 2027, found yesterday.

Every nonstop date from New York to Los Angeles

How long is the flight from New York to Los Angeles?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with jetBlue on 2 Feb 2027, takes 6 h 22 min from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 2 Feb 2027, takes 20 h 45 min with 2 stops.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles?

Between 15 Nov and 12 Sept 2027, American Airlines has the cheapest return on 20 of the 74 departure dates we hold, jetBlue on 19 and Alaska Airlines on 16. Between 11 Dec and 14 Oct 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 20 of the 38 departure dates we hold, jetBlue on 8 and Frontier Airlines on 4.