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New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) flight prices

A quick snapshot of New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) fares — lowest and typical prices plus the cheapest months and weekdays to fly, the airlines on the route and the usual duration.

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250 USD

Range observed: 130–470 USD

Estimated median price for a one-way ticket

Departure date (median): May 23, 2026
Based on OTA logs: Apr 13, 2026

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Price graph and price trends for John F Kennedy International-Los Angeles International
Weekly price trend
Today
2027
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Week
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USD 121–179
USD 180–237
USD 238–296
USD 297–354
USD 355–414
Monthly price summary
May
June
July
AugustBest price
September
October
November
DecemberMost expensive
January
February

Ticket prices for New York to Los Angeles (May 2026 - February 2027) are shown here with weekly or monthly averages to indicate cheaper and more expensive periods.

Source: Flightprices.com & Kayak.com
Forecast updated: May 11, 2026.
Flight information
JFK → LAX
Flight frequency
213 flights/week
Type
Direct flight
Duration
6 hours 15 minutes
Airlines with non-stop flights on this route:
American Airlines logo American Airlines Delta logo Delta JetBlue logo JetBlue
FAQ – New York (JFK) → Los Angeles (LAX)

Yes — JetBlue operates non-stop low-cost flights between New York and Los Angeles.

Based on recent price logs, the cheapest month(s) is August 2026. Use the monthly view above to spot the dip weeks.

From our previous flight searches the average price is around 250 (USD).

Based on price logs for the next 12 months, the cheapest day(s) to depart is Wednesday. Compare weekdays in the fare calendar to target these departures.

Usually yes, but not always. Check both options — you can easily switch between them in our widget.

For domestic routes like JFK-LAX, good deals often appear a few weeks out. Watch for sales and avoid peak dates.
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