Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Los Angeles are Delta and JetBlue. With an average price for the route of £447 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. JetBlue is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £378 and an overall rating of 7.1.

Question 2

How long does a flight from New York to Los Angeles take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 5h 38m, covering a distance of 2,456 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between New York and Los Angeles per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 40 and 45 direct flights that take off from New York and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 6h 18m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 302 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Los Angeles was £139 for a one-way ticket and £282 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between New York and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

New York and Los Angeles are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are JetBlue (74 flights per week), United Airlines (71 flights per week), and Delta (69 flights per week).

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

For New York to Los Angeles, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to New York, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

Question 7

Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

On your way to Los Angeles, you’ll fly out from one of these New York airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You’ll be landing at Los Angeles.

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York at 05:45 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 08:55.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York to Los Angeles jets off at 21:59 and lands at 01:21.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between New York and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from New York to Los Angeles. They are: American Airlines, Delta and JetBlue. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with JetBlue at £62 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at JetBlue.

Question 11

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Los Angeles flight route.

Question 12

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

On which days can I fly direct from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from New York to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

Question 15

Where is the best place for someone to pick me up after my flight from New York to Los Angeles Airport?

Accepted Answer

Those picking you up can do so by meeting you curbside or parking in an on-site pay lot and meeting you at baggage claim. The airport also offers a convenient, complimentary, off-site cell phone lot so drivers can park and wait until you are ready to be picked up.

Question 16

Which frequent flyer club offers the best perks on flights from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

A little-known secret is that Virgin America’s Main Cabin Select is available for a relatively low amount of flyer miles and it compares quite well to their competitors’ standard economy rates while offering much more leg room for the long flight.

Question 17

How can I get a Lyft at Los Angeles International?

Accepted Answer

Lyft has some simple guidelines to get you on your way in no time. Once you have your bags, open the app to locate the nearest pickup zone. Once in the zone, request the type of ride you prefer from the Lyft app and then just keep an eye out for your driver who will meet you in the pickup zone.

Question 18

If I have a lot of baggage to pick up, what is the best way to get it all to my ground transportation?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles airport offers skycap service, but a much more cost-friendly option may be a Smarte Carte, which you can rent for a nominal fee to get your bags from baggage claim to the curb without breaking your back.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Los Angeles is January, where tickets cost £237 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £368 and £366 respectively.

Question 20

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

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 New York to Los Angeles.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 Los Angeles from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 24

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Minneapolis (MSP) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £289 for a return.

Question 25

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Phoenix (PHX) is the top choice – 80% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from New York to Los Angeles picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 26

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Phoenix (PHX) often has the shortest stopovers from New York to Los Angeles, with an average time of 1h 08m.

Question 27

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Phoenix (PHX) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 7h 45m.

Question 28

How often are flights from New York to Los Angeles delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between New York and Los Angeles historically see delays in approximately 17% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 197 minutes.

Question 29

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, American Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 15% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 30

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 31

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 32

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from New York to Los Angeles were found on JetBlue (£282) and Southwest (£283).

Question 34

What is the cheapest New York to Los Angeles flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from New York to Los Angeles costs £194 on the route between Newark Airport (EWR) and Los Angeles (LAX). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 22% cheaper than other New York-Los Angeles routes. It is also the most popular route.

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Los Angeles, 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.

Question 36

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

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 £474 on average.

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Los Angeles from New York usually cost between £287 and £467 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £282 on JetBlue (4 Jan–10 Jan).

Question 38

What are the most popular airlines flying to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Los Angeles is Delta, followed by American Airlines and JetBlue.

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