New York to Los Angeles (JFK–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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New York to Los Angeles
12 carriers, 474 flights/week nonstop.
12 Airlines
474 Flights/wk
2,470 mi
5h 27m nonstop
-3h behind
121 1-stop hubs
JFK–LAX is served by 12 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 2,470 miles in approximately 5h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 121 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop JFK–LAX service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AM Aeromexico | 110 | 332, 339, 75W, 763, 764, 76W | 6h05-6h40 | SkyTeam | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 75 | 332, 333, 763, 76W | 6h01-6h35 | SkyTeam | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 70 | 320, 321, 32S, A21N | 5h37-6h25 | – | – | |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 68 | 321, 32B, A21N | 6h20-6h35 | Oneworld | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 65 | 321, 32B, 32Q, 772, 788 | 5h27-7h30 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 28 | 321, 32B, A21N | 6h20-6h21 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 21 | 32B, 32Q, 772 | 6h10-6h28 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 9 | 332, 764, 76W | 6h20-6h35 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AY Finnair | 7 | 321 | 6h28 | Oneworld | – | |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 7 | 32B, 32Q | 6h22-6h23 | SkyTeam | – | |
| FI Icelandair | 7 | 32S | 6h18 | – | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 7 | 32B | 6h22 | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to LAX direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
84
Nonstop flights
474
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Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to LAX.
1-STOP
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Hubs
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Fastest
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Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
5,833
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → LAX
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
82%
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LAX → JFK
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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51%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
JFK delays → LAX delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from New York
Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
| Metric | JFK→LAX | TEB→LAX | EWR→LAX |
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| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 12 | 3 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 474 | 1 | 86 |
| Flight time | 5h 27m | 5h 48m | 5h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Teterboro (TEB) to Los Angeles flights · Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles flights · White Plains (HPN) to Los Angeles flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Los Angeles is 3 hours
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New York.
JFK: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
JFK: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,470 mi / 3,974 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 27m to 7h 30m.
Getting to JFK
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
Getting from LAX
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Los Angeles Climate
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
Facts
JFK–LAX Quick Facts
Key statistics for the New York to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance2,470 mi / 3,974 km
Flight time5h 27m to 7h 30m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)12
Weekly flights474 out / 492 return
1-stop connections121 hubs
Destination: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about JFK to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 5h 27m to 7h 30m. The route covers 2,470 miles.
12 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico, Royal Air Maroc, Finnair, JetBlue, British Airways, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Icelandair, Fiji Airways and Gulf Air.
There are approximately 474 nonstop flights per week from JFK to LAX. The return direction has about 492 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUA, HPN, COS, MEM, RFD, TEB, PHL, ROC, OAK, DAL, SUN, SJC, SMF, JAX, VRB, OPF, EGE, GEG, BDA, BZN, SJU, PVR, SAP, GCM, SJD, PIT, RNO, PBI, CUN, UVF, YUL, CMH, IAD, LTN, SAT, BNA, LUX, MSP, LGG, SJO, LIR, CVG, MSY, IAH, CLT, LAS, TPA, GVA, PHX, ORD, GUA, YYC, LIS, MEX, BOS, MXP, HEL, MIA, ATL, DTW, AMS, YYZ, ZRH, PDX, FLL, MCI, MDE, SFO, YVR, SAL, SAN, DEN, AUS, MCO, SLC, DFW, RDU, FRA, CLE, AGS, RSW, PTY, SEA, ANC, DUB, MUC, MAD, DCA, CPH, FCO, IND, PSP, LHR, BCN, CDG, LIM, UIO, EWR, JWN, BOG, BZE, WAW, IST, HNL, HND, ICN, GRU, PVG, TLV, HKG, SCL, TPE, MNL, DOH, NGO, AKL, PEK, CAN, DXB, NRT and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from LAX to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Departures between 6–8am from JFK arrive in Los Angeles around 9–11am Pacific time given the 5-hour flight time and 3-hour time difference. These morning slots are popular with business travelers needing a full day in LA. Several carriers including American, Delta, and JetBlue operate these morning departures, though fares tend to be higher than midday options.
JFK AirTrain circles all terminals and connects to Jamaica Station (LIRR to Penn Station, 25 min) and Howard Beach Station (A train to Manhattan, 50–60 min). A single AirTrain trip costs $8.50. The LIRR connection is faster to Midtown Manhattan. If arriving at LAX, the Metro C Line (Crenshaw/LAX Line) links to the airport via the new Automated People Mover.
Eastbound transcontinental flights (the reverse, LAX–JFK) benefit from the polar jet stream. JFK–LAX flies westbound against the jet stream, making it the longer leg at 5 hours 30 minutes versus roughly 5 hours on the return. Aircraft performance margins are set for the longer westbound sector, which often determines fleet assignment on transcontinental routes.
New York JFK to Los Angeles: Eastbound on the Premier US Transcontinental
JFK–LAX is the eastbound leg of one of the US's most premium-served domestic corridors. Eight carriers operate around 400 weekly departures, with JetBlue Mint, American Flagship Business, Delta One, and United Polaris all competing for the high-yield business and entertainment industry traveler. Block time is 5 hours 30 minutes westbound.
Hub Connections at Both Ends
JFK serves as the primary New York gateway for transatlantic flights across all three major alliances, making this route the domestic connector to US carriers' most profitable international routes. LAX's position as the dominant West Coast hub for transpacific service to Asia and Oceania gives the corridor outsized importance to carrier hub strategies well beyond the point-to-point passenger market.