New YorkLos AngelesNonstop Flight TimeJFK–LAX
New York (John F. Kennedy International) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International).
The nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 5h 6m on average, covering about 2,782 miles. Across 15 flights we tracked, the fastest was 4h 38m and the slowest 5h 38m, with American Airlines flying it most often.
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| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5h 6m | 2,782 mi | Nonstop | 4h 38m | 3 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from New York to Los Angeles
JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines operate 28/day flights from JFK to LAX. Departures leave from Terminals 5 and 4 and 8 at JFK.
- First departure
- 05:15
- Last departure
- 22:10
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 57
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airways | 9-10/day | Airbus A320 family · Terminal 5 · Seat map | 05:1505:25 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
LAX to JFK flight time (5 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 15 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from New York to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 5h 6m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 4h 38m and the slowest 5h 38m.
How far is New York from Los Angeles?
New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 2,782 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from New York to Los Angeles?
Yes. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue Airways fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 28/day departures.
Which airlines fly from New York to Los Angeles?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue Airways fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX).
What aircraft fly from New York to Los Angeles?
The JFK–LAX route is flown with Airbus A321, Boeing 767-400.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near New York
- LGA - New YorkLaguardia Airport · 11 mi from JFKFlights from LGA
- EWR - NewarkNewark Liberty International Airport · 21 mi from JFKFlights from EWR
- PHL - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia International Airport · 94 mi from JFKFlights from PHL
Near Los Angeles
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 18 mi from LAXFlights to BUR
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 36 mi from LAXFlights to SNA
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 47 mi from LAXFlights to ONT