Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to New York take about 5h 10m, with 6 airlines flying the route.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
Los Angeles and New York are about 2,446 miles apart. New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. The scheduled nonstop takes around 5 hours 10 minutes.
Nonstops fly to JFK and Newark. LaGuardia has no flights from LAX because of its distance limit. Delta plans to add Newark flights in April 2027.
| 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 |
| United Airlines | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | EWR Newark Liberty International Airport |
| Alaska Airlines | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | EWR Newark Liberty International Airport |
| JetBlueSeasonal | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | EWR Newark Liberty 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 |
9 miles (14 km) from the city centre. 47 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station plus AirTrain Newark | about 1h | $16.80 |
| Bus | PATH plus NJ Transit bus 62 (runs when trains do not) | – | $4.90 |
32.6 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | M60 Select Bus Service from Upper Manhattan (125th St area) to all terminals | $3 |
| Bus | Subway to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av, then free Q70 LaGuardia Link bus | $3 |
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.
Since May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 or older needs a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, an enhanced driver's license, a valid passport, or another TSA-accepted ID to fly within the US. Travelers without acceptable ID are denied passage through the checkpoint. REAL ID cards show a star at the top.
Spring (Apr-Jun) and early autumn (Sep-Oct) bring average highs of roughly 62-80F. Visitor numbers are fairly even through the year, with slight peaks around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Busiest: Nov-Dec (holiday season).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39.5°F (4°C) | 27.9°F (-2°C) |
| Feb | 42.2°F (6°C) | 29.5°F (-1°C) |
| Mar | 49.9°F (10°C) | 35.8°F (2°C) |
| Apr | 61.8°F (17°C) | 45.5°F (8°C) |
| May | 71.4°F (22°C) | 55°F (13°C) |
| Jun | 79.7°F (27°C) | 64.4°F (18°C) |
| Jul | 84.9°F (29°C) | 70.1°F (21°C) |
| Aug | 83.3°F (29°C) | 68.9°F (21°C) |
| Sep | 76.2°F (25°C) | 62.3°F (17°C) |
| Oct | 64.5°F (18°C) | 51.4°F (11°C) |
| Nov | 54°F (12°C) | 42°F (6°C) |
| Dec | 44.3°F (7°C) | 33.8°F (1°C) |
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to New York is typically scheduled for about 5 hours 10 minutes. Flights with a connection take longer, depending on the layover.
As of October 2026, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop between Los Angeles and New York.
Nonstop flights leave from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
New York is about 2,446 miles (3,936 km) from Los Angeles, measured between the city centres.
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. This applies to US citizens; other nationalities should check their own requirements.
One option is subway (A via Howard Beach, or E/J/Z via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av) or LIRR to Jamaica, then AirTrain JFK and costs $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.