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198 € Cheap Flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Los Angeles

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Los Angeles.198 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul, returning Wed, 30 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 198 €, select.
Los Angeles.199 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Aug, returning Sat, 16 Aug.Return flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 199 €, select.
Los Angeles.200 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul, returning Sat, 9 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 200 €, select.
Los Angeles.201 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Aug, returning Wed, 3 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 201 €, select.
Los Angeles.201 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 201 €, select.
Los Angeles.201 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep, returning Sat, 13 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 201 €, select.
Los Angeles.202 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 202 €, select.
Los Angeles.202 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Dec, returning Tue, 16 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 202 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jul
from 198 €
Aug
from 199 €
Sep
from 201 €
Oct
from 202 €
Nov
from 217 €
Dec
from 202 €
Jan
from 250 €
Feb
from 277 €
Mar
from 284 €
Apr
from 286 €
May
from 289 €
Jun
from 290 €

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Los Angeles

Alternative New York John F. Kennedy to Los Angeles routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York John F. Kennedy to Los Angeles? You could fly into the following airports instead.

New York to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found198 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time6 hrs, 16 mins
Most popular airlineLATAM Airlines
Average flights per week1,004

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.
The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Los Angeles is 198 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 16 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Los Angeles.
LATAM Airlines, Etihad Airways and Aeromexico fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Los Angeles.
As of July 2025, there are 1,004 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Los Angeles.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Los Angeles is usually July.
If you're flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 19.6 km away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from 198 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles on Wednesday, 30 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 16 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In July, the average temperature is usually around 23°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in New York. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Los Angeles is three hours behind New York.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most traveled route, with 200 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from JFK to LAX is with JetBlue Airways at 22:15. Opt for the first departure with JetBlue Airways at 05:59 if you want to fly out earlier.

  • Give yourself enough time to get on your JFK to Los Angeles flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles ticket. Begin your trip at JFK and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • Top carriers that offer direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles include:

  • Travelling from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near JFK. Whether you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are a convenient choice:

  • When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.1% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles

  • 96 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 198 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • Book one month before your departure date. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from JFK to Los Angeles.

  • The best month for scoring cheap John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from JFK to Los Angeles by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the centre of Los Angeles takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 55 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore Los Angeles and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from JFK to Los Angeles.

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. Following your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to VNY. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your JFK to Los Angeles flight:

  • Budget, Dollar and Hertz make collecting a Van Nuys Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.

  • Usually, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Lock in your ride from VNY as soon as your plans are confirmed.

Best time to go to Los Angeles

  • Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles. The city buzzes in peak season, but hotel prices are typically higher and attractions can be crowded. Go to Los Angeles in low season for a quieter vibe.

  • Lock in a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket with a departure in August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from JFK to Los Angeles in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

More about Los Angeles

  • Start your Los Angeles trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles, check out our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are highlights which should feature on every Los Angeles itinerary.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

  • Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

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