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The New York to Los Angeles route at a glance
New York to Los Angeles is the classic cross-country route, around 2,500 miles and up to six and a half hours in the air heading west. Delta flies it from JFK, which is the airport most people use for this trip, since LaGuardia's distance limit keeps most long nonstop flights from leaving there. Heading home, the flight east is shorter in the air but lands you three hours later on the clock, so a late departure from LAX can mean a very early morning arrival in New York. Both JFK and LAX are large, busy airports, so weekday evening departures are worth comparing against weekend options if your schedule allows it.
Tips for this route
- Los Angeles is three hours behind New York. A morning flight west can land before lunch local time.
- Delta offers premium cabin service on some flights on this route. Ask us to check it if you’re thinking of upgrading.
- On a six-hour flight, the details of your fare matter, so look at seats and bags before you pay.
How it works
- Call 1-800-369-5081 or send a fare-check request with your dates and number of travelers.
- We check Delta fares between New York and Los Angeles.
- You review the options and confirm before anything is booked.
Questions about this route
Are you Delta Air Lines?
No. TravelonAir is an independent travel agency and is not affiliated with Delta Air Lines.
Is it better to fly from JFK rather than LaGuardia for a cross-country trip?
For this specific route, yes. JFK carries the long nonstop flights to LAX; LaGuardia's runways aren't built for flights this long.
Which New York airport do Delta’s flights to Los Angeles use?
Delta’s nonstop flights on this route use JFK. If you’re open to other airports or airlines, tell us and we’ll compare what we can find.
How long is the flight from New York to Los Angeles?
Around five and a half to six and a half hours heading west, and a little less coming back.
Can you book the return flight too?
Yes. Tell us your dates for both directions, or ask for two one-way tickets. We’ll compare the options.
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