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New York EWRLos Angeles LAX
£141
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New York EWRLos Angeles LAX
£146
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New York EWRLos Angeles LAX
£146
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Sat, Aug 22
New York LGALos Angeles LAX
£151
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New York LGALos Angeles LAX
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Sun, Sep 6 – Sun, Sep 13
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£271
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How much do flights to Los Angeles cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£141

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£307

Cheapest round-trip

£268

Average round-trip

£313

Nonstop flights in August

£158 – £501

Getting from Los Angeles airports to the city center

Fastest options: FlyAway bus and Metro Rail from LAX. Best value: Metro and public buses.

Los Angeles is served by multiple airports, with Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) being the primary gateway. LAX lies approximately 27 km southwest of downtown Los Angeles. Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is located 21 km north of downtown, offering a convenient alternative for travelers heading to the San Fernando Valley or Hollywood areas. Airport transfers to city center destinations include Metro Rail, FlyAway buses, public transit, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly based on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours.

How to get from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Los Angeles?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$1.75; single fare; TAP card required

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

35-60 min

$9.75; one-way fare

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to downtown

30-75 min

$50 – $80; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-75 min

$35 – $70; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup

30-75 min

$80 – $150; pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

How to get from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) to Los Angeles?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-35 min

$7 – $10; varies by destination

hourly (traffic dependent)

direct to Union Station

40-55 min

$1.75; requires shuttle to Metro station

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget to Hollywood

25-60 min

$40 – $70; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door service

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • LA traffic can significantly impact travel times, especially during rush hours (7–10 AM and 4–7 PM).
  • TAP cards are required for Metro Rail and can be purchased at stations or online.
  • FlyAway buses depart from the LAX-it lot, accessible via free shuttle from terminals.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Los Angeles

Depart from
John F. Kennedy International
Arrive to
Los Angeles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3945 km
Worth visiting
Griffith Observatory

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from New York to Los Angeles in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
JetBlue Airways
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United Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
JetBlue Airways
------1------------
United Airlines
------1------------
Alaska Airlines
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Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
JetBlue Airways
---43---------1
United Airlines
---34------------
Alaska Airlines
---11------------
Weekly flights: 17 totalDaily flights: 2.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
JetBlue Airways
8131381388
United Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
---11111---
Weekly flights: 76 totalDaily flights: 10.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 13 flights

Check-in for a flight from New York to Los Angeles

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
American AirlinesAALAANo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Los Angeles

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C9°C
February19°C9°C
March20°C10°C
April22°C12°C
May23°C14°C
June26°C16°C
July29°C18°C
August29°C19°C
September29°C19°C
October26°C16°C
November22°C12°C
December18°C9°C
Hottest Month
29°C
August
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
348
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
7 Aug
36°C18°C
14 Aug
30°C21°C
Saturday
8 Aug
33°C20°C
15 Aug
29°C22°C
Sunday
9 Aug
34°C24°C
16 Aug
30°C22°C
Monday
10 Aug
33°C24°C
17 Aug
29°C22°C
Tuesday
11 Aug
32°C24°C
18 Aug
29°C22°C
Wednesday
12 Aug
31°C23°C
19 Aug
29°C21°C
Thursday
13 Aug
28°C22°C
20 Aug
31°C22°C

Los Angeles travel tips

A convenient way to get around Los Angeles is electric scooter rentals

The most common scooter providers are Lime, Bird, Jump (by Uber), and Lyft. A mobile application shows the location of the nearest scooter and the level of its battery charge. Also, the Lime service is integrated into Google Maps. The cost of the trip is from $1 for the rental and 15 cents for each kilometre.

Dance at the famous Los Angeles nightclub, Avalon Hollywood

Avalon Hollywood is one of the oldest nightclubs in Los Angeles. Known today as Avalon, the Hollywood Playhouse was opened in 1920 as a burlesque theatre hosting Broadway shows and local artists. Today, it is a must-visit nightclub for all electronic music fans. The club is open from Thursday to Saturday.

If you’re a music fan, visit the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles

The Grammy Museum has various exhibits (including interactive ones), films, and other experiences. It will take you through the entire history of the music industry and stories of Grammy winners. The admission fee is $15.

Travelers usually depart from John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, or New York Stewart International Airport when they travel from New York to Los Angeles. The distance between New York and Los Angeles is 3945 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. New York and Los Angeles have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from New York to Los Angeles?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Los Angeles takes around 6.0 hours.

What is the flight distance between New York and Los Angeles?

The flight distance between New York and Los Angeles is 3945 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between New York and Los Angeles?

Several carriers operate flights between New York and Los Angeles. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines.

What are the most popular routes to and from New York?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New York and London, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, San Juan, Orlando, Edinburgh, Atlanta, Miami, Calgary, Istanbul, Las Vegas, Barcelona, Mexico City, Paris, Manchester, Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale.

What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Vancouver, Calgary, San Francisco, Mexico City, Edmonton, San Jose, Toronto, Las Vegas, Guadalajara, Seattle, Manchester, Paris, Barcelona, Dallas, Cancún, Tokyo, Washington, D.C., Houston, Atlanta.

Which airports are there in New York?

New York is mainly served by Newark Liberty International. But there are other airports nearby, including LaGuardia, New York Stewart International Airport, John F. Kennedy International.

What airports are near New York?

The main airport in New York is Newark Liberty International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Atlantic City International, Albany International, Tweed New Haven, Long Island MacArthur, Lehigh Valley International, Westchester County, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International.

What airports are near Los Angeles?

The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, Long Beach, Meadows Field, Santa Maria Public.

Which airlines fly between New York and Los Angeles?

Currently, you can fly between New York and Los Angeles with United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines.

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