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$166 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles

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Cheap Flight Deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles (JFK-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles.
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JetBlue Logo
07:00 - 10:06JFK-LAX
6h 06mdirect
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16:30 - 00:55LAX-JFK
5h 25mdirect
$402JetBlue
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Tue, 16 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:27 - 17:02JFK-LAX
12h 35m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:00 - 22:53LAX-JFK
8h 53m1 stop
$410Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 16 Sep - Wed, 22 Oct
JetBlue Logo
22:20 - 01:40JFK-LAX
6h 20mdirect
JetBlue Logo
13:20 - 22:05LAX-JFK
5h 45mdirect
$416JetBlue
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Sat, 24 May - Sat, 31 May
JetBlue Logo
07:00 - 10:06JFK-LAX
6h 06mdirect
JetBlue Logo
12:25 - 21:00LAX-JFK
5h 35mdirect
$418JetBlue
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Tue, 16 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
JetBlue Logo
07:00 - 10:06JFK-LAX
6h 06mdirect
JetBlue Logo
13:25 - 22:00LAX-JFK
5h 35mdirect
$426JetBlue
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Tue, 16 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:27 - 14:57JFK-LAX
10h 30m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:15 - 07:20LAX-JFK
10h 05m1 stop
$429Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 23 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
Delta Logo
10:05 - 13:25JFK-LAX
6h 20mdirect
Delta Logo
10:05 - 18:33LAX-JFK
5h 28mdirect
$433Delta
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Tue, 16 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Frontier Logo
11:37 - 14:48JFK-LAX
6h 11mdirect
Frontier Logo
20:53 - 05:30LAX-JFK
5h 37mdirect
$458Frontier
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Sun, 8 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
17:29 - 23:59JFK-LAX
9h 30m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
08:03 - 22:11LAX-JFK
11h 08m1 stop
$463Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, 20 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
Delta Logo
09:55 - 13:05JFK-LAX
6h 10mdirect
Delta Logo
07:00 - 15:29LAX-JFK
5h 29mdirect
$471Delta
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Sat, 24 May - Sat, 31 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles is January, where tickets cost $480 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $793 and $731 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $2,033, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$166
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles 
Verified travelerFlew with American AirlinesJFK-LAXJan 2025
Be there on time it really need two hours for security checkups
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas AirwaysJFK-LAXNov 2024
there was an instance where a non speaking couple didnt know when to board. people cut in front of them and the crew didnt respond. it would be nice if there were translators available to assist when needed. i get that you want people on board as quickly as possible. sometimes, it's like herding cats. but do assist the people who dont understand the language.
LaurenFlew with JetBlueJFK-LAXDec 2023
Be very careful that you don’t misplace anything. If you have to go through TSA multiple times, be sure to retrieve ALL your things even if it means you have to hold up the line unfortunately. Otherwise, there will be zero help to retrieve your things afterwards even though there are so many cameras.

FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles was $106 for a one-way ticket and $257 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles flight route: JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from New York John F Kennedy Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $303 or less one-way and $688 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

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Top airline flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
JetBlueOverall score based on 2924 reviews
6.7Food
7.5Boarding
7.3Entertainment
8.0Crew
7.6Comfort
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Excellent. Although they used to greet me as a mosaic member and provide a free drink, early boarding helps me to keep coming back to JetBlue.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LGA - FLL
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Excellent. Although they used to greet me as a mosaic member and provide a free drink, early boarding helps me to keep coming back to JetBlue.

No music app working: no economy meal on five hour flight; hour on tarmac at the end waiting for a gate. Flight itself was smooth and easy.

Communication with the customer and stay is important. Staff off with a minor inconvenience but it worked out of course. Also this was a very old Mint Class plane. They snuck this one in on us. The updated aircraft are much better.

The flight itself was fine, but the boarding process was extremely frustrating. There is no one scanning boarding passes - passengers just scan themselves and enter the jetway. By the time my husband and I got on the plane and were halfway to our seats they determined there were too many bags on the plane and everything at that point needed to be checked. This created a lot of unnecessary chaos. They should have alerted people before getting on the plane that they would need to start checking bags instead of waiting until people were already on the plane.

In flight on demand didn't work at our seats. Only a single beverage/snack run.

Traveling with JetBlue from NYC was convenient as accessing JFK airport was straightforward via the LIRR to the AirTrain. Maneuvering through the terminal was hassle-free, which was a pleasant start to the journey. However, the flight experience itself left much to be desired. The seating arrangement was notably uncomfortable; despite securing a window seat, space felt cramped. This was exacerbated by the middle seat passenger encroaching on my area, which made the flight less enjoyable. Additionally, while the in-flight entertainment system initially seemed like a reprieve, the sound outlet on my seat was inoperable. This issue turned what could have been a manageable three-hour flight into a rather tedious ordeal, as I was unable to use the entertainment system effectively. While JetBlue provided a smooth process in terms of airport logistics, the on-board experience highlighted areas in need of improvement, particularly in terms of comfort and entertainment system maintenance.

Over 2 hour delay for a 50-minute flight is unacceptable, especially in normal weather. Very poor communication via app

Kayak sent over to jet blue my account being Mike Callaghan instead of Michael. I have a jet blue account with Michael that was connected

The WiFi stopped working early on in the flight. No audio from entertainment system.

Going through JFK’s security is a mess. The TSA security said no shoes on the bins. So, we place our shoes in the belt and they came out all over the belt. Boarding was delayed and Flight as well.

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