Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 5h 38m to travel the 6.362 km between New York and Los Angeles.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 36 and 44 direct flights that take off from New York and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 6h 02m. The most common departure time is 7:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 297 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 36 and 44 direct flights that take off from New York and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 6h 02m. The most common departure time is 7:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 297 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, 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 157 € for a one-way ticket and 272 € 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 (86 flights per week), American Airlines (70 flights per week), and United Airlines (68 flights per week).

Question 6

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 (86 flights per week), American Airlines (70 flights per week), and United Airlines (68 flights per week).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

New York has 2 major airports: Newark and New York John F Kennedy Intl. Los Angeles is the only airport in Los Angeles. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Newark Liberty Airport.

Question 10

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 5:59 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 8:47.

Question 11

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 21:50 and lands at 0:59.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direct between New York and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from New York to Los Angeles direct and that is JetBlue. The best return deal found from JetBlue for the route is 206 €.

Question 13

Which airlines fly direct between New York and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from New York to Los Angeles direct and that is JetBlue. The best return deal found from JetBlue for the route is 206 €.

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 257 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 431 € and 395 € respectively.

Question 22

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 257 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 431 € and 395 € respectively.

Question 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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 16% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 198 minutes.

Question 28

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 14% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 29

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 30

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 31

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 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 Frontier (272 €) and JetBlue (277 €).

Question 34

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 Frontier (272 €) and JetBlue (277 €).

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from New York to Los Angeles costs 361 € on the route between Newark Airport (EWR) and Los Angeles (LAX). Over the past month, flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX) were, on average, 6% cheaper than other New York-Los Angeles routes. This is also the most popular route.

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from New York to Los Angeles costs 361 € on the route between Newark Airport (EWR) and Los Angeles (LAX). Over the past month, flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX) were, on average, 6% cheaper than other New York-Los Angeles routes. This is also the most popular route.

Question 37

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Question 38

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Question 39

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 352 € on average.

Question 40

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 352 € on average.

Question 41

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 272 € and 448 € in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 272 € on Frontier (5. Sept–12. Sept).

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