Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Los Angeles are JetBlue and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of 294 € and an overall rating of 7,1, JetBlue is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 389 € and an overall rating of 7,1.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 5h 39m to travel the 6.362 km between New York and Los Angeles.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 33 and 45 direct flights that take off from New York and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 6h 01m. The most common departure time is 8:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 293 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 162 € for a one-way ticket and 299 € 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 (82 flights per week), American Airlines (71 flights per week), and Delta (68 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, 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 Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

Question 7

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 New York John F Kennedy Airport.

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 6:00 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 8:50.

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 0:59.

Question 10

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 202 €.

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

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 255 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 422 € and 408 € respectively.

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, 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 28

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 Alaska Airlines (299 €) and JetBlue (304 €).

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from New York to Los Angeles costs 290 € on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 8% cheaper than other New York-Los Angeles routes. It is also the most popular route.

Question 30

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 31

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

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of 325 €, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Los Angeles from New York usually cost between 284 € and 436 € in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 299 € on Alaska Airlines (3. Nov–11. Nov).

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