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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York City (NYC)

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Route information

Local currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
107% Trains are 107% more expensive in New York City than in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles $1.75
New York City $3.63
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
40% A meal in New York City is 40% cheaper than a meal in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles $25
New York City $15
Distance: 2447 miles
Los Angeles 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

Going to and from the airports

Flights from Los Angeles

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 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 to New York City

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Los Angeles to New York City, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Los Angeles to New York City is $18. 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.
Is New York City more expensive than Los Angeles to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in New York City costs an average of 2.50 USD , 19% cheaper than Los Angeles, with a fare of 3.10 USD, while train tickets cost 107% more at New York City: $ 3.63 USD versus $ 1.75 USD at Los Angeles. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 15.00 USD euros in New York City, 40% less than the 25.00 USD euros in Los Angeles. The price of the coffee is around 9% cheaper in New York City, with an average of 5.00 USD, while in Los Angeles the coffee costs 5.47 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Los Angeles to New York City?
The most popular months to book a trip from Los Angeles to New York City are September, October and May, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Los Angeles 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 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 - New York City.
How long does the flight from Los Angeles to New York City take?
Flight length from Los Angeles to New York City is around 05:53 hours on average, at an average distance of 4,145 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in New York City compared to Los Angeles?
While in Los Angeles the temperatures can reach an average of 36.22 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,New York City's temperatures can go up to 32.5 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -11.93 ºC in New York City, compared to the 1.09 ºC average degrees reported in Los Angeles. During the winter period, Los Angeles can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while New York City have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Los Angeles and New York City?
The main route from Los Angeles to New York City is: Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX) to John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). The following airlines fly this route: Alaska Airlines. Delta Air Lines. JetBlue Airways.
The airlines that fly indirectly from Los Angeles to New York City are:
American Airlines, stopping at Las Vegas during at least 84 minutes.
  • United Airlines, with 122 minutes of layover in Denver.
  • Delta Air Lines, with 74 minutes scale in Atlanta.

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Flying Time 5 h and 53 m When flying from Los Angeles to New York City, this can take around 5 h and 53 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight $18 The best price for flights from Los Angeles to New York City offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Departure Airport Los Angeles Intl Airport Los Angeles Intl Airport is where you'll take off when flying from Los Angeles to New York City
Arrival Airport La Guardia You'll land at La Guardia when flying from Los Angeles to New York City

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