Cheap flights New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)
New York to Los Angeles is a 2914-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | JFK → LAX | $592 | $102 | $694 |
| Cheapest combo | JFK → LAX | $592 | $102 | $694 |
Departure airports near New York
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK — New York | 0 mi / 0m | $88 | $592 | $680 |
| LGA — New York | 12.7 mi / 18m | $92 | $596 | $688 |
| EWR — Newark | 24.6 mi / 31m | $105 | $599 | $704 |
Arrival airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from JFK | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 0 mi / 0m | $14 | $592 | $606 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20.1 mi / 26m | $52 | $643 | $695 |
| BUR — Burbank | 21.3 mi / 27m | $55 | $630 | $685 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 2914 miles, 2d 0h, and an estimated $511 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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