New York to Los Angeles flight prices by month
In our check on 10 Nov, January had the lowest fares from New York to Los Angeles: a typical one-way fare of $155, with the lowest at $144 on 1 Jan. November was the most expensive month, with a typical fare of $220.
Last checked · one way · economy · 1 adult · 200 departure days
Cheapest month to fly New York to Los Angeles
| Month | Typical fare | Lowest fare |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $220 | $214 |
| December 2026 | $204 | $144 |
| January 2027 | $155 | $144 |
| February 2027 | $166 | $133 |
| March 2027 | $194 | $139 |
| April 2027 | $194 | $188 |
| May 2027 | $194 | $188 |
Typical fare: the middle price of all departure days that month.
Cheapest day of the week
Tuesdays and Wednesdays had the lowest typical fares in our check: $188 and $188 one way. Sundays were the most expensive at $214.
Cheapest dates in our check
- Wed, 3 Feb 2027 $133
- Wed, 3 Mar 2027 $139
- Wed, 2 Dec 2026 $144
- Sat, 5 Dec 2026 $144
- Tue, 8 Dec 2026 $144
What target price should I set?
Try about $150. In our check on 10 Nov, about one in four departure days in the next three months was at or below that price, so it is low but reachable. A target far below the lowest fares we saw may never be reached. More in how to set a realistic target price.
Fares below the usual price today
- Wed 3 Mar: $139, 30% below this route's usual fare for the month
- Wed 2 Dec: $144, 27% below this route's usual fare for the month
Questions
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Los Angeles?
In our check on 10 Nov, January had the lowest typical one-way economy fare from New York to Los Angeles: $155, with the lowest at $144. November was the most expensive at a typical $220.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Los Angeles?
Tuesdays had the lowest typical fare in our check on 10 Nov ($188 one way), and Sundays the highest ($214).
How much is a one-way flight from New York to Los Angeles?
In our check on 10 Nov, one-way economy fares for one adult over the next 7 months started at $133 (3 Feb), and the typical fare was $194. Fares change daily, so check the price for your dates.
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How we get these numbers: the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult on each departure day, from Trigger's daily checks with travel data partners. Prices are in US dollars, converted to your currency in the table. Fares change often; confirm the price on the booking site before you pay.