Flights from New York Airport (JFK) to LAX Airport Airport (LAX)

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

The flight from New York to Los Angeles takes5 Hours 29 Minutes.

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Flying between John F Kennedy International to Los Angeles International is very convenient as there are 21 airliners offering direct flights including TAP Air Portugal, Kenya Airways, Icelandair, Iberia, Gulf Air, China Southern Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, Air France, Aeromexico, Virgin Atlantic, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, LOT, LATAM Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qantas, British Airways, Royal Air Maroc, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. The official airport code for John F Kennedy International is JFK and for Los Angeles International it is LAX.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

When arriving at Los Angeles International don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

If you plan on flying to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

If you are renting a car at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

Organise and book your choice of transport to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK):

Ensure your arrival at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:

You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from John F Kennedy International to Los Angeles International, please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
American Airlines	10	1	06:00	06:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Delta Air Lines	6	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
JetBlue	4	1	06:00	06:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Royal Air Maroc	4	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
Qantas	3	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways	3	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Atlantic	2	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
Singapore Airlines	2	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways	2	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
LOT	2	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
LATAM Airlines	2	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
Etihad Airways	2	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
TAP Air Portugal	1	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
Kenya Airways	1	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
Icelandair	1	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
Iberia	1	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
Gulf Air	1	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
China Southern Airlines	1	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Tahiti Nui	1	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
Air France	1	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
Aeromexico	1	0			VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights are offered by American Airlines but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 06:00 and goes by the flight number AA171

If you wish to book your flight with American Airlines then we advise you book direct from their website at aa.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

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