How long does the flight from New York to Los Angeles take?

Flight time from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from New York to Los Angeles?

Airline availability for JFK to LAX changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from New York to Los Angeles?

Direct (nonstop) availability on JFK to LAX varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

Prices on JFK to LAX shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

New York to Los Angeles flights

Direct and connecting flights from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 3,974 km (2,469 mi)
Flight time: ~5h 0m
Airlines: 4
Aircraft types: 15

Airlines flying JFK → LAX

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Delta Air Lines	7	7
JetBlue Airways	3	3
United Airlines	3	3
American Airlines	2	2

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 777 — 1 operator
Airbus A330 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator
Boeing 767 — 1 operator
Airbus A220 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

City: New York
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: JFK / KJFK

Arrival: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

City: Los Angeles
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: LAX / KLAX

Operating airlines

American Airlines (AA)
JetBlue Airways (B6)
Delta Air Lines (DL)

Distance: 3982 km. Duration: 375 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly JFK to LAX?

4 airlines operate the JFK to LAX route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the JFK-LAX route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on JFK to LAX include: Boeing 777, Airbus A330, Airbus A321.

How long is the New York to Los Angeles flight?

The estimated flight time from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) is approximately 5h 0m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from New York to Los Angeles?

The great-circle distance from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) is approximately 3,974 km (2,469 miles).

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