New York to Los Angeles (JFK–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,470 miles in approximately 6h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, LY, SK, UX, VS | 75 | 333, 339, 764, 76W | 5h15-6h19 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, LY, SK, UX, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: AT, BA, EY, FI, HA, JU, KQ, LO, SQ, TP | 72 | 321, 32S, A21N | 5h32-6h17 | – | AT, BA, EY, FI, HA, JU, KQ, LO, SQ, TP | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, AY, BA, CZ, FJ, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ | 70 | 321, 32B, 32Q | 5h39-6h24 | Oneworld | AT, AY, BA, CZ, FJ, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from New York
| Metric | JFK→LAX | LGA→LAX | TEB→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| Weekly flights | 837 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 6h 5m | 4h 45m | 5h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
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.
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.
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.
JFK–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.