Flights Los Angeles → New York

As of October 2026, economy flights from Los Angeles to New York have a typical range USD 407–504, median USD 467. Full range across all 131 offers: USD 378–521. We found 44% of 131 offers from budget carriers (around USD 458) and 56% from full-service carriers (around USD 472).

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Best offers by airline: Los Angeles → New York

Based on 131 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

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 131 offers · October 2026

Los Angeles to New York flights ranged from USD 378 to USD 521 across 131 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 385 and premium fares around 428 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 131 offers.

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 131 offers analyzed in October 2026.

American: base ~USD 322 + fees USD 110 = ~USD 432 total. American Airlines: base ~USD 391 + fees USD 45 = ~USD 436 total.

American's USD 110 ancillary fees narrow the gap with American Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 69 base difference shrinks to USD 4 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.

Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.

Which airline is cheapest from Los Angeles to New York?

12 airlines flew Los Angeles to New York in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. 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.

Airline	Offers	Typical range (USD)	Median (USD)	Fees (USD)
Frontier	1	—	386	n/a
Southwest	7	425–454	425	90 (21%)
United	20	382–489	429	100 (23%)
American	13	432–467	432	110 (25%)
American Airlines	11	431–452	436	45 (10%)
B6	5	458–498	458	45 (10%)
United Airlines	47	443–505	472	45 (10%)
Southwest Airlines	10	407–515	484	0 (0%)
Alaska Airlines	5	458–501	493	45 (9%)
Alaska	2	—	496	90 (18%)
JetBlue	8	378–502	499	98 (20%)
Delta Air Lines	2	489–513	501	45 (9%)

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 meta-search 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 1.0x more than budget airlines (USD 466 vs USD 450 median; overall median USD 467).
• American charges 2.4x more in ancillary fees than DL — USD 110 vs USD 45 avg per booking.
• The same route priced USD 65 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 407. 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 131 offers analyzed, Los Angeles to New York flights range from USD 378 to USD 521, with a median price of USD 467. 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 63 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?

Frontier has the lowest median fare on Los Angeles to New York at USD 386 (median across 1 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 407. 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 12 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 378 to USD 521 across 131 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →

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