Flight time from Los Angeles to New York
If you are actually flying from Los Angeles, United States to New York, United States or if you are just curious to know the flight time between Los Angeles and New York, this page will give you the information you are looking for.
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Flight time from Los Angeles to New York is 5 hours 4 minutes
Non-Stop flight duration from LAX to JFK is 5 hours 4 minutes (Operated by Qantas)
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to New York, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
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Distance from Los Angeles to New York is approximately 3980 kilometers.
Flights from Los Angeles to New York • Airlines & Flight Duration
Flights operated by major airlines departing from Los Angeles arrive at John F Kennedy International AirportLa Guardia Airport. New York is served by 2 international airports.
| Airline & Journey | Duration |
|---|---|
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Delta Air Lines LAX ➝ JFK |
5 hrs 28 mins |
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Delta Air Lines LAX ➝ JFK |
5 hrs 29 mins |
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JetBlue Airways LAX ➝ JFK |
5 hrs 26 mins |
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American Airlines LAX ➝ JFK |
5 hrs 29 mins |
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Singapore Airlines LAX ➝ JFK |
5 hrs 26 mins |
Flight time from Los Angeles to New York via Charlotte • LAX to JFK via CLT
Flight duration from Los Angeles International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport via Charlotte Douglas Airport, United States on American Airlines flight is 7 hours 55 minutes
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LAX to CLT 4 hrs 48 mins |
CLT Waiting Time 1 hr 11 mins |
CLT to JFK 1 hr 56 mins |
Total Duration: 7 hrs 55 mins |
Flight time from Los Angeles to New York via Charlotte • LAX to JFK via CLT
Flight duration from Los Angeles International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport via Charlotte Douglas Airport, United States on American Airlines flight is 11 hours
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LAX to CLT 4 hrs 53 mins |
CLT Waiting Time 4 hrs 12 mins |
CLT to JFK 1 hr 55 mins |
Total Duration: 11 hrs |
How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to New York?
Non-stop flight time from Los Angeles to New York is around 5 hours 30 minutes.
Los Angeles New York one-stop flights and connecting flights can take anywhere between 7 hours to 12 hours. Flight time depends on the intermediate airport you choose to travel
This is the average non-stop flight time from Los Angeles to either of the major airports that serves New York.
Apparently, connecting flights and direct flights with stopover take longer time than non-stop flights. In such cases, Los Angeles - New York flight time depend on the layover destination specified by your airline or the one you choose while booking your ticket.
Waiting time at intermediate airports could be anywhere between 6 hrs to 12 hrs .
Flight time from Los Angeles, United States to airports near New York, United States
Direct flight and one stop flight time from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to airports nearest to New York is given in the table below
| Journey | Destination Airports | Duration | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAX - BWI | Baltimore, MD, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | 4 hrs 58 mins | Non-Stop |
| LAX - BOS | Boston, Logan International Airport | 5 hrs 4 mins | Non-Stop |
| LAX - MHT | Manchester, NH, Manchester-boston Regional Airport | 7 hrs 45 mins | 1 Stop |
| LAX - LGA | New York, La Guardia Airport | 7 hrs 19 mins | 1 Stop |
| LAX - EWR | Newark, Newark Liberty International Airport | 5 hrs 5 mins | Non-Stop |
Airlines operating flights between Los Angeles and New York
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue Airways
- United Airlines
Los Angeles time is 3 hours behind New York
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Current time in Los Angeles, United States : Thu, 20 Aug, 2026, |
06:02 PM | |
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Current time in New York, United States :, Thu, 20 Aug, 2026, |
09:02 PM |
LAX to JFK Flight - Los Angeles Airport to New York Airport Flight Route Map
Location of Los Angeles Airport & New York Airport is given below. Click the map to view Los Angeles to New York flight path and travel direction.
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