Flights from Los Angeles to New York
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Distance
3,974 km (2,469 mi)
Estimated non-stop time
~5h 21m
Usually cheapest
4–13 weeks before you fly
Route type
Medium-haul
Distance is great-circle; flight time is a physics-based estimate, not a schedule. Booking guidance reflects typical fare patterns, not a price promise.
When to book
On medium-haul routes like Los Angeles to New York, fares typically bottom out 4–13 weeks before you fly, climb steeply in the final fortnight, and peak-season dates (summer holidays, Christmas and New Year, Easter) both cost more and sell out earlier. Goodtern's best-time-to-buy signal tracks this curve against your own search history and flags the moment a fare looks like a genuine deal.
Airports on this route
Los AngelesUnited States
- Los Angeles (LAX)
New YorkUnited States
- John F. Kennedy (JFK)
- Newark Liberty (EWR)
- LaGuardia (LGA)
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to New York?
Non-stop, expect roughly 5h 21m in the air — an estimate based on the 3,974 km distance, not a schedule. Connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is New York from Los Angeles?
About 3,974 km (2,469 miles) by great-circle distance — a medium-haul route.
When is the cheapest time to book flights from Los Angeles to New York?
For medium-haul routes like this one, fares are typically at their lowest 4–13 weeks before you fly. That's a pattern, not a guarantee — peak dates (summer, Christmas) sell out earlier.
Which airports can I use for this route?
Served by Los Angeles (LAX). Served by 3 airports: John F. Kennedy (JFK), Newark Liberty (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA). Goodtern's nearby-airport search compares all of them automatically.