Los Angeles to New York (LAX–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Los Angeles to New York
11 carriers, 492 flights/week nonstop.
11 Airlines
492 Flights/wk
2,470 mi
5h 3m nonstop
+3h ahead
115 1-stop hubs
LAX–JFK is served by 11 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 2,470 miles in approximately 5h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 115 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop LAX–JFK service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AM Aeromexico | 81 | 332, 333, 339, 763, 764, 76W | 5h16-5h34 | SkyTeam | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 76 | 332, 333, 763, 76W | 5h14-5h40 | SkyTeam | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 70 | 320, 321, 32S, A21N | 5h14-6h24 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 63 | 321, 772, 788, A21N | 5h16-6h57 | Oneworld | – | |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 63 | 321, 32B, 32Q, A21N | 5h19-5h28 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 56 | 321, 32B, 32Q, A21N | 5h13-5h28 | Oneworld | – | |
| AF Air France | 22 | 332, 333, 76W | 5h14-5h31 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AY Finnair | 21 | 321, 32B | 5h22-5h28 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 21 | 32B, 789 | 5h03-5h26 | – | – | |
| FI Icelandair | 14 | 32S | 5h17-5h19 | – | – | |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 5 | 32B | 5h19 | SkyTeam | – |
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, LAX to JFK direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
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85
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492
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
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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
5,867
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
LAX → JFK
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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51%
Arriving
74%
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JFK → LAX
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
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80%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
LAX delays → JFK delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach New York from Los Angeles
Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
| Metric | LAX→JFK | SNA→JFK | SAN→JFK |
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| Distance from LAX | – | 36 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 11 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 492 | 14 | 72 |
| Flight time | 5h 3m | 5h 28m | 4h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – | – |
Santa Ana (SNA) to New York flights · San Diego (SAN) to New York flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to New York flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
New York is 3 hours
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LAX: PDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in New York.
LAX: PDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
2,470 mi / 3,974 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 3m to 6h 57m.
Getting to LAX
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
Getting from JFK
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
New York Climate
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
Facts
LAX–JFK Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Los Angeles to New York route.
Route details
Distance2,470 mi / 3,974 km
Flight time5h 3m to 6h 57m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)11
Weekly flights492 out / 474 return
1-stop connections115 hubs
Origin: 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 LAX to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take approximately 5h 3m to 6h 57m. The route covers 2,470 miles.
11 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico, Royal Air Maroc, Finnair, JetBlue, British Airways, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Icelandair and Gulf Air.
There are approximately 492 nonstop flights per week from LAX to JFK. The return direction has about 474 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, TEB, COS, BED, MKE, GSO, SAV, BWI, EGE, APF, OPF, VRB, GDL, LGA, YUL, SJD, KIN, SXM, PVR, CVG, YVR, CLT, CLE, PHL, EMA, SAN, LUX, IAD, DTW, DEN, ANC, ATL, LAS, MCO, ZAZ, MCI, FLL, ORD, MSP, PDX, BOS, SFO, PHX, MEX, SLC, YYZ, AUS, PIT, TPA, HEL, DCA, MIA, BNA, LEJ, LIN, BRU, MXP, PTY, DFW, SEA, PBI, IAH, SAT, SAL, RSW, BEG, GUA, EWR, YYC, RDU, LIS, BZE, CMH, FRA, IND, GCM, LIM, MSY, BOG, RNO, PSP, HNL, SJO, BZN, EDI, CUN, AGS, LIR, LHR, AMS, PVG, TLV, HND, IST, CDG, BCN, SCL, AKL, DUB, DXB, GRU, ICN, MNL, MAD, SIN, PEK, WAW, ZRH, CPH, TPE, HKG, MUC, FCO, DOH and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from JFK to LAX 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.
Red-eye departures from LAX typically leave between 9pm and midnight, arriving at JFK in the early morning. These are popular with business travelers who sacrifice a night's sleep to arrive in New York ready to work. Premium cabin red-eyes on JetBlue Mint and AA's transcontinental service offer fully flat beds, making overnight travel more viable.
American Airlines uses Terminals 4 and 5. Delta uses Terminals 2 and 3. United uses Terminals 7 and 8. JetBlue uses Terminal 5. Spirit and Frontier use Terminals 1 and 4 respectively. LAX's new Automated People Mover (APM) connects terminals to the Central Terminal Area, improving inter-terminal transit significantly.
Westbound LAX–JFK takes 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours. The return (JFK–LAX) takes 5 hours to 5 hours 30 minutes. The difference is counterintuitive. Jet streams flow west to east across the US, which means eastbound flights benefit more; however, because aircraft fly at similar speeds in both directions, the westbound leg from LAX is the longer one on this corridor.
Los Angeles to New York JFK: The US Transcontinental Showcase
LAX–JFK is one of the most premium-competitive domestic routes in the US, with carriers investing in lie-flat business class products specifically for this corridor. American, Delta, United, and JetBlue all offer elevated transcontinental service, while Spirit and Frontier provide ultra-low-cost options. The route sees around 440 weekly departures covering a 5.5–6 hour flight time westbound.
Premium Market and Connection Hub
JetBlue's Mint and American's Flagship Business target the LA entertainment and finance industries, which generate high volumes of premium cabin demand. At JFK, onward connections are available across the Atlantic via all major alliances. LAX's position as the primary West Coast gateway to Asia means the route feeds many international itineraries in both directions.