Flights New York → Los Angeles
As of October 2026, economy flights from New York to Los Angeles have a typical range CNY 2806–5639, median CNY 4398. Full range across all 85 offers: CNY 2246–10840. We analyzed 85 offers from 8 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: New York → Los Angeles
Based on 85 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: New York → Los Angeles
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · CNY
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | Included | CNY 35 | — |
| American | — | CNY 367 | — |
| JetBlue | — | CNY 233 | — |
| Delta | Included | CNY 300 | — |
| Alaska | — | CNY 300 | — |
| Sun Country Airlines | — | — | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | CNY 35 | — |
| JetBlue | — | CNY 327 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from New York to Los Angeles cost?
Based on 85 offers · October 2026
New York to Los Angeles flights ranged from CNY 2246 to CNY 10840 across 85 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 85 offers.
These 85 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between CNY 3180 and CNY 5313
What hidden fees do New York to Los Angeles flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on New York to Los Angeles routes. The breakdown below is based on 85 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (CNY) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| AA | 183 | 4% |
| American | 358 | 13% |
| B6 | 218 | 4% |
| DL | 217 | 5% |
| Alaska | 300 | 10% |
| SY | 15 | 0% |
| AS | 45 | 1% |
| JetBlue | 327 | 7% |
American: base ~CNY 2448 + fees CNY 358 = ~CNY 2806 total. Sun Country Airlines: base ~CNY 3603 + fees CNY 15 = ~CNY 3618 total.
American's CNY 358 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Sun Country Airlines's lower-fee model — the CNY 1155 base difference shrinks to CNY 812 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from New York to Los Angeles?
8 airlines flew New York to Los Angeles in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (American), fares ranged CNY 2346–2993 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (CNY) | Median (CNY) | Fees (CNY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American | 11 | 2346–2993 | 2806 | 358 (13%) |
 Alaska | 4 | 3146–3170 | 3146 | 300 (10%) |
 Sun Country Airlines | 1 | — | 3618 | 15 (0%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 14 | 3013–5299 | 4176 | 217 (5%) |
 JetBlue | 2 | — | 4539 | 327 (7%) |
 American Airlines | 25 | 3438–5313 | 4612 | 183 (4%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 8 | 3953–6297 | 5133 | 45 (1%) |
 B6 | 20 | 3040–5731 | 5639 | 218 (4%) |
Where do the best New York → Los Angeles prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: New York to Los Angeles flights
- Full-service carriers on New York–Los Angeles cost 0.8x more than budget airlines (CNY 3915 vs CNY 5089 median; overall median CNY 4398).
- American charges 23.8x more in ancillary fees than SY — CNY 358 vs CNY 15 avg per booking.
- The same route priced CNY 2660 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was CNY 2980. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from New York to Los Angeles cost?
- Based on 85 offers analyzed, New York to Los Angeles flights range from CNY 2246 to CNY 10840, with a median price of CNY 4398. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on New York to Los Angeles flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add CNY 213 to the base fare on New York to Los Angeles flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on New York to Los Angeles including all fees?
- American has the lowest median fare on New York to Los Angeles at CNY 2806 (median across 11 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest New York–Los Angeles flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was CNY 2980. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on New York to Los Angeles routes?
- New York to Los Angeles has 8 airlines competing, creating a price range from CNY 2246 to CNY 10840 across 85 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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