Flights Los Angeles → New York
As of October 2026, economy flights from Los Angeles to New York have a typical range USD 231–770, median USD 346. Full range across all 82 offers: USD 228–1469. We analyzed 82 offers from 11 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Los Angeles → New York
Based on 82 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Los Angeles → New York
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United | — | USD 50 | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 45 | — |
| Delta | — | USD 45 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| American | — | USD 55 | — |
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| United Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| jetBlue | Included | USD 35 | — |
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 Los Angeles to New York cost?
Based on 82 offers · October 2026
Los Angeles to New York flights ranged from USD 228 to USD 1469 across 82 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 82 offers.
These 82 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 USD 257 and USD 550
What hidden fees do Los Angeles to New York flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Los Angeles to New York routes. The breakdown below is based on 82 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| DL | 39 | 6% |
| United | 50 | 22% |
| Southwest | 45 | 19% |
| Delta | 45 | 18% |
| WN | 8 | 2% |
| American | 55 | 21% |
| F9 | 10 | 4% |
| UA | 45 | 9% |
| AA | 45 | 8% |
| B6 | 45 | 12% |
American: base ~USD 202 + fees USD 55 = ~USD 257 total. Southwest Airlines: base ~USD 336 + fees USD 8 = ~USD 344 total.
American's USD 55 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Southwest Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 134 base difference shrinks to USD 87 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 Los Angeles to New York?
11 airlines flew Los Angeles to New York 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 (United), fares ranged USD 229–317 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 (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 United | 8 | 229–317 | 230 | 50 (22%) |
 Frontier | 1 | — | 230 | n/a |
 Southwest | 4 | 236–247 | 240 | 45 (19%) |
 Delta | 1 | — | 249 | 45 (18%) |
 American | 8 | — | 257 | 55 (21%) |
 Frontier Airlines | 1 | — | 269 | 10 (4%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 23 | 259–487 | 344 | 8 (2%) |
 B6 | 1 | — | 365 | 45 (12%) |
 American Airlines | 12 | — | 550 | 45 (8%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 18 | 242–1089 | 618 | 39 (6%) |
 United Airlines | 5 | 309–641 | 623 | 45 (7%) |
Where do the best Los Angeles → New York 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: Los Angeles to New York flights
- Full-service carriers on Los Angeles–New York cost 1.5x more than budget airlines (USD 421 vs USD 289 median; overall median USD 346).
- American charges 7.0x more in ancillary fees than WN — USD 55 vs USD 8 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 290 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 250. 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 Los Angeles to New York cost?
- Based on 82 offers analyzed, Los Angeles to New York flights range from USD 228 to USD 1469, with a median price of USD 346. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Los Angeles to New York flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 34 to the base fare on Los Angeles to New York flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Los Angeles to New York including all fees?
- United has the lowest median fare on Los Angeles to New York at USD 230 (median across 8 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Los Angeles–New York 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 USD 250. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Los Angeles to New York routes?
- Los Angeles to New York has 11 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 228 to USD 1469 across 82 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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