Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to New York

Round-trip economy fares between Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK) average A$519 across the year. Book for February and typical prices fall to A$436. The 3,974 km hop takes about 5.3 hours non-stop, and the nicest window to visit New York is April – June & September – October.

LAX JFK 3,974 km · ~5.3h non-stop

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to New York?

Average round-trip economy fare by departure month. February is the statistical sweet spot at A$436.

Average round-trip fares from Los Angeles to New York by month
Month Avg. round-trip vs. yearly average
January A$446 −A$73
February Cheapest A$436 −A$83
March A$493 −A$26
April A$519 +A$0
May A$550 +A$31
June A$612 +A$93
July A$644 +A$125
August A$623 +A$104
September A$509 −A$10
October A$498 −A$21
November A$477 −A$42
December A$581 +A$62

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Los Angeles to New York flight FAQs

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to New York?
February is typically cheapest, with round-trips from A$436 — about A$83 under the yearly average of A$519.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to New York?
Non-stop services cover the 3,974 km route in roughly 5.3 hours.
When is the best time to visit New York?
April – June & September – October. Entry requirements: ESTA visa-waiver required for most visitors (apply 72h+ before departure).

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