4 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York).
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| JetBlue | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| Frontier Airlines | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
16 miles (26 km) from the city centre. 62.6 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Train | Subway (A via Howard Beach, or E/J/Z via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av) or LIRR to Jamaica, then AirTrain JFK | $11.75 by subway including $8.75 AirTrain; LIRR $14-16 plus $8.75 AirTrain |
Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security.
New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. New York uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Frontier Airlines fly this route nonstop.
About 2,469 miles (3,974 km) between the airports.
New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security.
Subway (A via Howard Beach, or E/J/Z via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av) or LIRR to Jamaica, then AirTrain JFK, $11.75 by subway including $8.75 AirTrain; LIRR $14-16 plus $8.75 AirTrain.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.