Journey information
Overview: New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA flight
Flights from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA depart on average 105 times per day, taking around 6h 30m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £130 if you book in advance.
There are 17 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 3936 km distance in 5h 57m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 3936 km |
Average flight duration 6h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £130 |
Flights per day 105 |
Direct flights 17 |
Fastest flight 5h 57m |
Cheapest month to travel October |
First flight 00:05 |
Last flight 23:58 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
£196
Average price
£427
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 7 m
Flights per day
122
Distance
3936 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA will cost around £427 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £196.
Of the 122 flights that leave New York, NY for Los Angeles, CA every day 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 3936 km distance in an average of 6 h 7 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 6 h .
The slowest flights will take 6 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £130. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £130, and a train costs an average of £335.
Distance: 3936 km
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£242 Average Price Cheapest | £561 Average Price | £413 Average Price |
9h 30m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 69h 7m Average total duration 68h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 63h 51m Average total duration 63h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
11.8 - 23.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.9 - 9.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA flights for tomorrow, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA1001 · UA2431 | 00:25 Newark Liberty International Airport | 15h15 | 15:40 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA353 | 00:25 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h25 | 06:50 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA3535 · UA754 | 00:29 LaGuardia Airport | 17h08 | 17:37 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA3535 · UA1385 | 00:29 LaGuardia Airport | 8h30 | 08:59 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AA117 | 00:35 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h32 | 07:07 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA716 · UA754 | 00:52 Newark Liberty International Airport | 16h45 | 17:37 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA716 · UA1385 | 00:52 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h07 | 08:59 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA276 · UA2431 | 01:13 LaGuardia Airport | 14h27 | 15:40 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA276 · UA2600 | 01:13 LaGuardia Airport | 15h56 | 17:09 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1558 · UA5518 | 01:20 Newark Liberty International Airport | 15h07 | 16:27 Burbank | 1 change | |
UA712 | 01:30 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h23 | 07:53 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2425 · UA2431 | 01:35 Newark Liberty International Airport | 14h05 | 15:40 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
NK406 · NK608 | 01:59 LaGuardia Airport | 15h31 | 17:30 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2319 · UA2361 | 02:15 LaGuardia Airport | 15h35 | 17:50 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1792 · UA1638 | 02:15 Newark Liberty International Airport | 15h06 | 17:21 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1792 · UA1093 | 02:15 Newark Liberty International Airport | 13h21 | 15:36 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
NK545 | 02:15 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h25 | 08:40 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA1965 · UA517 | 02:57 Newark Liberty International Airport | 16h51 | 19:48 John Wayne Airport | 1 change | |
UA1965 · UA2361 | 02:57 Newark Liberty International Airport | 14h53 | 17:50 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1950 · UA754 | 02:57 Newark Liberty International Airport | 14h40 | 17:37 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1950 · UA1688 | 02:57 Newark Liberty International Airport | 16h53 | 19:50 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
NK900 · NK152 | 10:15 Newark Liberty International Airport | 10h56 | 21:11 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
B61471 · B6201 | 11:00 LaGuardia Airport | 11h57 | 22:57 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2434 | 11:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h00 | 17:00 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AA171 | 11:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h19 | 17:19 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NK1402 · NK1511 | 11:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h37 | 19:37 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
NK1450 · NK1451 · NK2406 | 11:30 LaGuardia Airport | 14h52 | 02:22 Burbank | 2 changes | |
NK1450 · NK1451 · NK217 | 11:30 LaGuardia Airport | 11h54 | 23:24 Burbank | 2 changes | |
NK1450 · NK1511 | 11:30 LaGuardia Airport | 8h07 | 19:37 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
B6118 · B6387 | 11:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 9h00 | 20:30 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1528 | 11:45 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h19 | 18:04 John Wayne Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
B6523 | 11:59 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h21 | 18:20 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AA1 | 12:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h21 | 18:21 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA1012 | 12:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h17 | 18:17 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS21 · AS1300 | 12:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 13h40 | 01:40 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS21 · AS1411 | 12:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 15h42 | 03:42 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS21 · AS1338 | 12:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 18h58 | 06:58 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
B61573 | 12:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h12 | 18:12 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS21 · AS696 | 12:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 11h20 | 23:20 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS21 · AS524 | 12:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 16h46 | 04:46 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
B6601 · B62501 | 12:05 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 12h41 | 00:46 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
B6601 · B6201 | 12:05 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 10h52 | 22:57 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS299 · AS696 | 12:14 Newark Liberty International Airport | 11h06 | 23:20 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS299 · AS1338 | 12:14 Newark Liberty International Airport | 18h44 | 06:58 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS299 · AS524 | 12:14 Newark Liberty International Airport | 16h32 | 04:46 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS299 · AS1411 | 12:14 Newark Liberty International Airport | 15h28 | 03:42 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS299 · AS1390 | 12:14 Newark Liberty International Airport | 19h45 | 07:59 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS299 · AS1300 | 12:14 Newark Liberty International Airport | 13h26 | 01:40 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2746 · UA2154 | 12:20 LaGuardia Airport | 8h36 | 20:56 Burbank | 1 change | |
UA745 · UA2154 | 12:45 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h11 | 20:56 Burbank | 1 change | |
AS373 · AS2474 | 12:50 Newark Liberty International Airport | 16h16 | 05:06 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS373 · AS3382 | 12:50 Newark Liberty International Airport | 15h25 | 04:15 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS373 · AS2496 | 12:50 Newark Liberty International Airport | 19h01 | 07:51 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS373 · AS3496 | 12:50 Newark Liberty International Airport | 12h18 | 01:08 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS373 · AS2481 | 12:50 Newark Liberty International Airport | 14h03 | 02:53 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA304 · UA2684 | 13:15 LaGuardia Airport | 8h02 | 21:17 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
B62223 | 13:25 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h24 | 19:49 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2692 | 13:35 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h04 | 19:39 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS289 | 14:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h32 | 20:32 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS114 · AS3496 | 14:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 10h38 | 01:08 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS114 · AS3382 | 14:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 13h45 | 04:15 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS114 · AS2496 | 14:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 17h21 | 07:51 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS114 · AS2481 | 14:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 12h23 | 02:53 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS114 · AS2474 | 14:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 14h36 | 05:06 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
B6318 · B6487 | 14:35 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 10h56 | 01:31 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA586 · UA1252 | 15:00 LaGuardia Airport | 8h16 | 23:16 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2679 | 15:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h17 | 21:17 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA1310 · UA1363 | 15:15 LaGuardia Airport | 8h15 | 23:30 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1310 · UA2465 · UA574 | 15:15 LaGuardia Airport | 10h14 | 01:29 Burbank | 2 changes | |
UA446 · UA1631 | 15:17 Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h36 | 22:53 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA4052 · UA1689 | 15:25 LaGuardia Airport | 8h08 | 23:33 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA4052 · UA744 | 15:25 LaGuardia Airport | 10h45 | 02:10 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AA3 | 16:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h15 | 22:15 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2278 · UA1577 · UA325 | 16:15 LaGuardia Airport | 11h07 | 03:22 Burbank | 2 changes | |
AS23 · AS1411 | 16:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 11h12 | 03:42 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS23 · AS524 | 16:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 12h16 | 04:46 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS23 · AS1390 | 16:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 15h29 | 07:59 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS23 · AS1338 | 16:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 14h28 | 06:58 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
NK402 · NK154 | 16:55 LaGuardia Airport | 13h29 | 06:24 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1321 | 17:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h13 | 23:13 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA1343 · UA574 | 17:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h29 | 01:29 Burbank | 1 change | |
NK137 · NK352 · NK3353 | 17:01 Newark Liberty International Airport | 14h51 | 07:52 Los Angeles International Airport | 2 changes | |
UA2200 · UA1195 | 17:15 LaGuardia Airport | 8h10 | 01:25 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
B6223 | 17:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h18 | 23:48 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS227 · AS2474 | 18:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 11h06 | 05:06 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS227 · AS3382 | 18:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 10h15 | 04:15 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS227 · AS2496 | 18:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 13h51 | 07:51 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS227 · AS3318 | 18:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 21h37 | 15:37 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1967 | 18:15 LaGuardia Airport | 10h25 | 04:40 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA1967 · UA2124 | 18:15 LaGuardia Airport | 8h06 | 02:21 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
B6471 · B6101 | 18:45 LaGuardia Airport | 12h17 | 07:02 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
NK1159 · NK174 | 18:55 Newark Liberty International Airport | 13h23 | 08:18 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1227 · UA325 | 19:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h22 | 03:22 Burbank | 1 change | |
UA4433 · UA746 · UA2028 | 19:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h42 | 04:42 Ontario International Airport | 2 changes | |
B6723 | 19:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h15 | 01:15 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA1346 | 19:10 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h13 | 01:23 John Wayne Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2191 | 19:45 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h13 | 01:58 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NK561 · NK174 | 20:00 LaGuardia Airport | 12h18 | 08:18 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1992 · UA2276 | 20:08 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h30 | 04:38 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1992 · UA1470 | 20:08 Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h43 | 05:51 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1729 · UA2411 | 20:20 LaGuardia Airport | 8h36 | 04:56 Burbank | 1 change | |
AA341 | 20:25 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h08 | 02:33 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
B61801 · B6101 | 20:29 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 10h33 | 07:02 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1832 · UA2411 | 20:30 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h26 | 04:56 Burbank | 1 change | |
B6618 · B6187 | 20:35 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 11h24 | 07:59 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
NK1122 · NK178 | 20:58 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h17 | 05:15 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
B61371 · B6101 | 20:59 LaGuardia Airport | 10h03 | 07:02 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS31 · AS1390 | 21:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 10h59 | 07:59 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS280 · AS1390 | 21:29 Newark Liberty International Airport | 10h30 | 07:59 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1340 · UA2866 | 21:30 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h29 | 05:59 Burbank | 1 change | |
AA306 | 21:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h14 | 03:44 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2238 | 22:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h15 | 04:15 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA675 | 22:01 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h13 | 04:14 John Wayne Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS19 · AS1389 | 22:23 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 9h36 | 07:59 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AA302 | 22:25 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h16 | 04:41 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS41 · AS3318 | 22:29 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 17h08 | 15:37 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS41 · AS2496 | 22:29 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 9h22 | 07:51 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS290 · AS1389 | 22:30 Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h29 | 07:59 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
AS462 · AS1316 | 22:30 Newark Liberty International Airport | 18h19 | 16:49 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
B62715 | 23:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h14 | 05:14 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS293 · AS2493 | 23:10 Newark Liberty International Airport | 19h34 | 18:44 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2641 | 23:10 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h11 | 05:21 Los Angeles International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS293 · AS3318 | 23:10 Newark Liberty International Airport | 16h27 | 15:37 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
NK392 · NK174 | 23:18 LaGuardia Airport | 9h00 | 08:18 Los Angeles International Airport | 1 change | |
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FAQs: New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA flights
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Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available in multiple lots, approximately 4.7€ ($5) per hour.
- Restaurants in all terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Shake Shack and La Chula.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, including LaGuardia Plaza Hotel and Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport.
- Lounges available, including American Airlines Admirals Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal B; open daily.
- Car rental services available in terminal A, including Hertz and Avis.
- Bus Q70-SBS, LaGuardia Link, 8 miles
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 3.8€ ($4) per 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in most terminals, including Delta Sky Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Located in Terminal 4, open daily.
- Bus: Q3, Q6, Q7, Q10, B15
- Metro: A, E
- Train: Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson News and DFS.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 6.6€ ($7) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in various terminals, including Delta Sky Club and United Club.
- Located in the LAX Airport Police Division, open daily.
- Bus: 102, 111, 117, 232, 40
- Metro: Green Line (Aviation/LAX Station)
- Train: NA
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