Cheap flights Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (LGA)
Los Angeles to New York is a 2886-mile trip with 6 airports worth comparing across both ends. The closest airport to Los Angeles is rarely the cheapest one once you price the drive and parking — on this route the gap between nearest and cheapest runs around $45.
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Search LAX → LGANearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | LAX → LGA | $602 | $132 | $733 |
| Cheapest combo | BUR → EWR | $597 | $92 | $689 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$45. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to LGA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $101 | $602 | $703 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $61 | $647 | $708 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $71 | $623 | $694 |
Arrival airports near New York
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGA — New York | 10 mi / 14m | $31 | $602 | $632 |
| EWR — Newark | 10.3 mi / 15m | $31 | $566 | $597 |
| JFK — New York | 15.2 mi / 21m | $42 | $605 | $647 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 2886 miles, 2d 0h, and an estimated $507 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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