Statistics on Los Angeles -New York City flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to New York City (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to New York City from Los Angeles airport is $ 385 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 319 (in january) and $ 526 (in december), which is a saving of $ 66 or a surplus of $ 141 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $275 to $330 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to New York City before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -New York City plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 62225 airfare prices from previous years for flights to New York City from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 319, saving $ 66 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 385). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 526).
Flight Los Angeles -New York City: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 237 | $ 319 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 241 | $ 325 | good price |
| March | $ 281 | $ 382 | fair price |
| April | $ 293 | $ 373 | good price |
| May | $ 276 | $ 339 | good price |
| June | $ 376 | $ 460 | fair price |
| July | $ 361 | $ 455 | fair price |
| August | $ 317 | $ 381 | fair price |
| September | $ 295 | $ 331 | good price |
| October | $ 286 | $ 331 | good price |
| November | $ 284 | $ 387 | fair price |
| December | $ 362 | $ 526 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to New York City
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to New York City range from $110 to $769. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $110 to $165), 2% at the maximum price (from $714 to $769). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $330 to $385 (20% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->New York City flight
There are 8 companies that serve Los Angeles from New York City airport: Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, jetBlue, United, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and Sun Country.
Data analysis:
Of the 62225 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->New York City route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Los Angeles -New York City flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 19 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -New York City flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $28. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $43.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from New York City to Los Angeles departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $37. Conversely, departing from New York City on a sunday may cost you an additional $30.
Top prices Los Angeles -New York City
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → New York City | 20-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 145 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → New York City | 04-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 143 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → New York City | 10-09 to 16-09-2025 | $ 147 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → New York City | 12-09 to 21-09-2025 | $ 147 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → New York City | 14-09 to 18-09-2025 | $ 145 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → New York City | 06-10 to 22-10-2025 | $ 143 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → New York City | 08-10 to 15-10-2025 | $ 140 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → New York City | 06-11 to 11-11-2025 | $ 145 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → New York City | 07-11 to 13-11-2025 | $ 147 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → New York City | 12-11 to 17-11-2025 | $ 145 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - New York City to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -New York City flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to New York City, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 255 $, which is a saving of 130 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (888 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to New York City flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 222 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 298), 2 to 3 months ($ 240), 3 to 4 months ($ 264) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 225 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 283), 2 to 3 months ($ 250), 3 to 4 months ($ 276), 4 to 5 months ($ 322) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 232 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 350), 2 to 3 months ($ 297), 3 to 4 months ($ 363) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 248 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 339), 2 to 3 months ($ 261), 3 to 4 months ($ 353) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 218 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 255), 2 to 3 months ($ 225), 4 to 5 months ($ 332) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 367 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 427), 1 to 2 months ($ 402), 3 to 4 months ($ 398), 4 to 5 months ($ 431), 9 to 10 months ($ 439) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 322 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 400), 2 to 3 months ($ 375), 3 to 4 months ($ 385), 4 to 5 months ($ 455), 5 to 6 months ($ 438) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 274 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 295), 2 to 3 months ($ 294), 3 to 4 months ($ 349), 4 to 5 months ($ 363), 5 to 6 months ($ 365), 6 to 7 months ($ 375) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 205 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 292), 2 to 3 months ($ 249), 3 to 4 months ($ 265), 4 to 5 months ($ 328) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 205 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 314), 1 to 2 months ($ 210), 3 to 4 months ($ 266), 4 to 5 months ($ 303) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 241 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 370), 2 to 3 months ($ 293), 3 to 4 months ($ 306), 4 to 5 months ($ 356), 5 to 6 months ($ 377) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 312 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 519), 2 to 3 months ($ 356), 3 to 4 months ($ 440), 4 to 5 months ($ 474), 5 to 6 months ($ 506) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->New York City are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $6 more.
Los Angeles to New York City: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 353 $225 to $510 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 189 $143 to $250 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 229 $141 to $393 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 283 $206 to $405 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 268 $206 to $377 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 200 $143 to $444 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 253 $140 to $668 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 385 $142 to $985 | fair price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 494 $283 to $727 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 384 $281 to $551 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 386 $249 to $711 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october and december are cheaper to travel to New York City. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!