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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl departing on 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
£250
Typical prices: £202-£338
Delta
Sat 12/9Sat 19/9
LAX - JFK • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£131
Typical prices: £119-£284
JetBlue
Tue 20/10
LAX - JFK • 1 stop
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JetBlue adds free Wi-Fi; Delta offers it for SkyMiles members on domestic flights.
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Cheapest • Avg £117 (return)
Shortest trip • 7h 55m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl (LAX-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
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21:00 - 05:21LAX  Los Angeles-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 21mdirect
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15:45 - 18:49JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LAX Los Angeles
6h 04mdirect
£250Delta
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
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20:40 - 05:09LAX  Los Angeles-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 29mdirect
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21:45 - 00:52JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LAX Los Angeles
6h 07mdirect
£250JetBlue
Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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06:45 - 15:11LAX  Los Angeles-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 26mdirect
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10:59 - 14:12JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LAX Los Angeles
6h 13mdirect
£250JetBlue
Sat, 26 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
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20:40 - 05:09LAX  Los Angeles-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 29mdirect
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20:40 - 23:53JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LAX Los Angeles
6h 13mdirect
£250JetBlue
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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11:10 - 19:52LAX  Los Angeles-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 42mdirect
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07:00 - 09:55JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LAX Los Angeles
5h 55mdirect
£264Delta
Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
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09:45 - 18:29LAX  Los Angeles-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 44mdirect
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13:35 - 16:33JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LAX Los Angeles
5h 58mdirect
£264Delta
Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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09:45 - 18:29LAX  Los Angeles-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 44mdirect
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07:00 - 09:55JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LAX Los Angeles
5h 55mdirect
£264Delta
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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23:26 - 10:29LAX  Los Angeles-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
8h 03m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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21:30 - 00:36JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LAX Los Angeles
6h 06mdirect
£280American Airlines
Fri, 28 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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21:35 - 10:30LAX  Los Angeles-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 55m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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17:00 - 22:17JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LAX Los Angeles
8h 17m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
£293American Airlines
Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
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23:39 - 11:20LAX  Los Angeles-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
8h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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06:00 - 08:50JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LAX Los Angeles
5h 50mdirect
£294American Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Los Angeles usually cost between £251 and £406 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £250 on JetBlue (12 Sept–19 Sept).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Los Angeles, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost £189 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £383 and £361 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £369 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl

 
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£131
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was £131 for a one-way ticket and £250 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route: JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, Finnair, and Lufthansa.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and New York John F Kennedy Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to New York, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to New York are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of £464 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £366 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £199 or less one-way and £369 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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