JFKLAX6h 15m~3,899 kmDirectRecently found from $153
Flights from New York to Los Angeles
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Airlines Flying This Route
AA
Direct
AS
B6
Direct
Airports on this route
Flying from New York
- JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport
New York
Arriving in Los Angeles
- LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles
Best time to fly
Among the months with available fare data, September had the lowest observed fare, from $153.
Typical climate in Los Angeles
Average daily highs and lows in Los Angeles, and how often it rains.
Warmest month
Aug, around 25°C
Wettest month
Dec, about 6 rainy days
- Jan: average high 17°C, average low 8°C, 6 days of rain.
- Feb: average high 17°C, average low 8°C, 6 days of rain.
- Mar: average high 17°C, average low 10°C, 8 days of rain.
- Apr: average high 19°C, average low 12°C, 3 days of rain.
- May: average high 20°C, average low 14°C, 2 days of rain.
- Jun: average high 22°C, average low 16°C, 1 days of rain.
- Jul: average high 24°C, average low 18°C, 0 days of rain.
- Aug: average high 25°C, average low 18°C, 1 days of rain.
- Sep: average high 25°C, average low 18°C, 2 days of rain.
- Oct: average high 24°C, average low 15°C, 1 days of rain.
- Nov: average high 21°C, average low 11°C, 2 days of rain.
- Dec: average high 18°C, average low 9°C, 6 days of rain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A typical flight from New York to Los Angeles takes about 6h 15m.
The route from New York to Los Angeles covers approximately 3,899 km.
Yes, direct flights are available from New York to Los Angeles, taking approximately 6h 15m.
Flights to Los Angeles arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
3 airlines operate this route, including AA, AS, B6.
Among the months with available fare data, September had the lowest observed fares from New York to Los Angeles.