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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to New York

Compare partner fares from Los Angeles to New York JFK, find your LAX terminal after the Terminal 5 closure, and plan the LIRR or a taxi on arrival.

LAX to JFK · 2,470 mi · 5h 49m est.

LAX to JFK
2,470 miles
5h 49m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Los Angeles to New York flight insights

Average flight time

~5h 49m (estimated)

LAX → JFK

Cheapest cached price

$238

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 26, 2026.

Planning a trip from Los Angeles to New York? The average flight time on this route is ~5h 49m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $238 (last checked Oct 26, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Los Angeles to New York at a glance

LAX to JFK is about 2,470 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Los Angeles to New York on Eazair
Origin	Los Angeles (LAX)
Destination	New York (JFK)
Average Flight Time	~5h 49m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$238
Fares Last Checked	Oct 26, 2026
Distance	2,470 miles (LAX to JFK)
Time in New York	3 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is on Pacific Time, New York on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Los Angeles to New York

Departures here are from Los Angeles International (LAX), and arrivals are at John F. Kennedy International (JFK). Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT) and John Wayne (SNA) are separate Southern California airports, and LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark (EWR) are separate New York airports, so check every code. American, JetBlue, Delta and United have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. At LAX, JetBlue uses Terminal 1, Delta checks in at Terminal 3, American uses Terminal 4 and United Terminals 7 and 8.

LAX Terminal 5 closed for rebuilding in October 2025, and LAWA expects the new Terminal 5 just before the 2028 Olympics. Delta passengers may board in Terminal 3 or Terminal 2 after checking in at Terminal 3. LAWA advised in July 2026 arriving two hours before a domestic flight and warned of detours from work at Terminal 4. FlyAway buses run from Union Station and Van Nuys, and LAX lists nightly lane restrictions on westbound Century Boulevard until 13 Nov 2026.

At JFK, use official taxi stands only; the airport says to ignore anyone offering rides inside the terminal. A taxi to Manhattan charges a flat fare plus tolls, surcharges that vary by time and destination, and an optional tip. For the train, ride AirTrain JFK to Jamaica, pay the AirTrain fare there and change to the LIRR for Penn Station or Grand Central Madison. Ride-app pickups for Terminals 5 and 7 moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station, though accessible ride-app trips can still be picked up at those terminals.

From 8 Sep to 17 Oct 2026, EazAir logged its first 38 fare checks for LAX to JFK, each searching for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. The highest result was at least double the lowest. The 38 checks returned 19 different results, and the lowest result came on 27 Sep. A spread like that is a reason to compare several dates rather than trust one. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Los Angeles to New York flights

Departure · Los Angeles

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Pacific Time

Other airports near Los Angeles: Long Beach (LGB), John Wayne (SNA), Ontario International (ONT), Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Arrival · New York

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Eastern Time

Other airports near New York: LaGuardia (LGA), Newark Liberty International (EWR), Stewart International (SWF)

About New York

Areas to know in New York

Greenwich Village
SoHo
Williamsburg

Weather in New York

Four distinct seasons, with hot, humid summers and cold winters that bring occasional snow.

Los Angeles to New York: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

EazAir searches New York with the JFK code, and the New York area has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

LaGuardia (LGA) in Queens and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports, so check the airport code on every result.

Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario International (ONT) and John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA) are separate Southern California airports, so check the airport code on every result.

Leaving from Los Angeles International (LAX)

Airline	LAX terminal
JetBlue	Terminal 1
Delta	Check-in at Terminal 3; gates in Terminal 3 or Terminal 2
American	Terminal 4
United	Terminals 7 and 8
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Metro C and K Line trains stop at the LAX/Metro Transit Center. LA Metro says a free shuttle runs from Bus Bays 1 and 2 there to all LAX terminals.
FlyAway buses run from Union Station and Van Nuys to the LAX terminals, 7 days a week.
LAX says ride apps can drop you directly at your terminal on the upper Departures level.
LAWA advised in July 2026 arriving two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight.
LAWA warned of detours and longer shuttle times from construction, and suggested TSA PreCheck and Global Entry for faster screening.
LAX lists nightly lane restrictions on westbound Century Boulevard until 13 Nov 2026.

Arriving at John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Airline	JFK terminal
Delta	Terminal 4
JetBlue	Terminal 5 (some international arrivals use Terminal 4 overnight)
American	Terminal 8
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

American says it celebrated the grand opening of a newly transformed customer experience at JFK Terminal 8 on 21 Apr 2026.

AirTrain JFK links the terminals for free, every 5 to 15 minutes, and JFK says terminal-to-terminal trips take under 10 minutes.
JFK says redevelopment construction may cause detours and closures on airport roads throughout 2026.
Ride-app pickups for Terminals 5 and 7 moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station.

Getting from JFK	Where to board	Where it goes
AirTrain JFK	Free between terminals, every 5 to 15 minutes. You pay the AirTrain fare when you enter or leave at Jamaica or Howard Beach.	Jamaica for the LIRR and subway; Howard Beach for the subway.
LIRR from Jamaica	Ride AirTrain to Jamaica. See MTA TrainTime for LIRR times.	Penn Station or Grand Central Madison, in about 20 minutes, according to the Port Authority.
Ride apps at Terminals 5 and 7	Pickups moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station; the AirTrain ride there is free. Accessible rides can still be picked up at the terminal.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Official taxi stands only; ignore anyone offering rides inside the terminal.	A flat fare to Manhattan, plus tolls, surcharges that vary by time and destination, and an optional tip.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
JetBlue Main Base (bookings made after 29 Jul 2026)	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra.	Change fee plus any fare difference. Cancelling gives travel credit minus a fee.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 38 fare checks from Los Angeles to New York ran from 8 Sep to 17 Oct 2026. For the return direction, New York to Los Angeles, EazAir's first 22 checks ran from 3 Sep to 11 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least double the lowest. The 38 checks returned 19 different results. The lowest result came on 27 Sep. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

LAX: Airline list (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: Airline location map (as of 1 Jul 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: Terminal 1 (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Los Angeles airport map (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: Traffic and ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: FlyAway bus (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAWA: Summer travel tips (1 Jul 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LA Metro: LAX (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LaGuardia Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Newark Liberty International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: JFK Terminal 8 opening (21 Apr 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: New York JFK airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Terminal 5 and 7 ride-app pickup relocation (from 2 May 2025, ongoing, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: AirTrain (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Public transport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Taxi service (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Alerts and advisories (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for LAX to JFK, 8 Sep 2026 to 17 Oct 2026; JFK to LAX, 3 Sep 2026 to 11 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which LAX terminal does my New York flight leave from?

JetBlue uses Terminal 1, American Terminal 4 and United Terminals 7 and 8. Delta checks in at Terminal 3, with gates in Terminal 3 or Terminal 2. Check your boarding pass or airline app before you leave.

How early should I get to LAX?

LAWA advised in July 2026 arriving two hours before a domestic flight. It also warned of detours and longer shuttle times from construction and suggested TSA PreCheck for faster screening.

How do I take the train from JFK into Manhattan?

Ride AirTrain JFK to Jamaica, where the AirTrain fare applies, then take the LIRR. The Port Authority says the LIRR reaches Penn Station or Grand Central Madison in about 20 minutes. See MTA TrainTime for times.

Does this search include LaGuardia or Newark?

No, only JFK. LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports, so a result showing either code lands somewhere else.

Can I bring a carry-on on the lowest fares from LAX to JFK?

American Basic Economy and JetBlue Main Base include a carry-on plus a personal item, and Delta Main Basic allows one free carry-on, according to Delta. United Basic Economy includes only a personal item on domestic flights, unless you have MileagePlus Premier status, travel with a member, or hold a qualifying card.

How far is Los Angeles from New York?

LAX and JFK are about 2470 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.