Question 1

Where is the best place for someone to pick me up after my flight from New York to Los Angeles Airport?

Accepted Answer

Those picking you up can do so by meeting you curbside or parking in an on-site pay lot and meeting you at baggage claim. The airport also offers a convenient, complimentary, off-site cell phone lot so drivers can park and wait until you are ready to be picked up.

Question 2

Which frequent flyer club offers the best perks on flights from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

A little-known secret is that Virgin America’s Main Cabin Select is available for a relatively low amount of flyer miles and it compares quite well to their competitors’ standard economy rates while offering much more leg room for the long flight.

Question 3

How can I get a Lyft at Los Angeles International?

Accepted Answer

Lyft has some simple guidelines to get you on your way in no time. Once you have your bags, open the app to locate the nearest pickup zone. Once in the zone, request the type of ride you prefer from the Lyft app and then just keep an eye out for your driver who will meet you in the pickup zone.

Question 4

If I have a lot of baggage to pick up, what is the best way to get it all to my ground transportation?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles airport offers skycap service, but a much more cost-friendly option may be a Smarte Carte, which you can rent for a nominal fee to get your bags from baggage claim to the curb without breaking your back.

Question 5

Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on New York to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Among airlines operating New York to Los Angeles flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Question 6

Which airlines are available on the route from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

5 airlines operate flights between New York and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• JetBlue
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• Alaska Airlines

Question 7

Which airports can I use when flying from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Flights from New York to Los Angeles may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Question 8

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on New York to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Question 9

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Los Angeles:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

Question 10

How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €239 return via Columbus (CMH), compared with €336 for direct.

Question 11

What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €30–€86 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Question 12

Which airports do connecting flights from New York to Los Angeles pass through?

Accepted Answer

One-stop flights from New York to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 9% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Question 13

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the New York to Los Angeles route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at €323 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €384, a difference of €61. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Question 14

At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York to Los Angeles route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 59 minutes.

Question 15

How are flight departures from New York to Los Angeles spread across the day?

Accepted Answer

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to Los Angeles flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, Afternoon flights for 26%, and Night flights for 4%.

Question 16

What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and Hollywood Walk of Fame. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Question 17

What are the earliest and latest flights from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 11:54
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 04:09.

The flight takes about 6h 09m.

Question 18

How expensive are last-minute New York to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 36% above the route average of €331. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Question 19

How long is a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from New York to Los Angeles takes 6h 09m, covering 6,362 km.

Question 20

Do I need a passport to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Question 21

Have flight prices from New York to Los Angeles changed much recently?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about €298 to €2,672. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Question 22

How are flight prices from New York to Los Angeles looking right now?

Accepted Answer

One-way fares from New York to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €166, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Question 23

How does American Airlines's on-time performance compare to other airlines on New York to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York to Los Angeles flights are:

• American Airlines: 86% on time
• Delta: 84% on time
• Frontier: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

Question 24

How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Question 25

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Flying via Columbus (CMH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 35m, compared to 7h 42m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 7h 47m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Question 26

What is the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Question 27

Which car hire options are available at Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Ace
· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Alamo

Question 28

How much should I expect to pay for a New York to Los Angeles flight?

Accepted Answer

Return flights from New York to Los Angeles range from €246 to €447, with an average of €331 over the past 12 months. Anything below €246 counts as a good deal.

Question 29

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on New York to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Los Angeles flights:

• JetBlue
• Delta
• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Question 30

How much is a return flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Return flights from New York to Los Angeles start at €298. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from €246 to €447. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was €298 on Alaska Airlines.

Question 31

What is the cheapest New York to Los Angeles flight route?

Accepted Answer

There's little price difference between New York to Los Angeles routes. They average around €323 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

Question 32

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Los Angeles and is 3% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 16% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

Question 33

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

January is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Los Angeles at €233 return.
June (€395) and July (€385) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 69% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Question 34

When are prices from New York to Los Angeles the cheapest?

Accepted Answer

Flights from New York to Los Angeles are cheapest 10 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 36% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Question 35

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Alaska Airlines (€298) and JetBlue (€303) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from New York to Los Angeles according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

Question 36

Which airline offers the most direct flights between New York and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

United Airlines and JetBlue offer the most frequent direct flights from New York to Los Angeles at 73 and 72 flights per week, respectively. American Airlines is another good option, operating 70 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

Question 37

How often are flights from New York to Los Angeles delayed?

Accepted Answer

Over the last 12 months, New York to Los Angeles flights were delayed in 16% of cases. Delayed flights averaged 179 minutes behind schedule.

Question 38

What is the most punctual time of day to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Morning flights have the fewest delays. Night departures experience delays most often. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 39

Which day of the week has the fewest delays on New York to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday has the fewest flight delays on the New York to Los Angeles route at only 12% of flights delayed.
Sunday has the most delays at 22%. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 40

Which airline is the most punctual on New York to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

American Airlines is the most punctual airline on New York to Los Angeles flights – KAYAK's system tracked that 86% of flights were on time in the past 3 months.

Question 41

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular stopover for the New York to Los Angeles route. 34% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

Question 42

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Columbus (CMH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of €239. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 43

Which route, including a stopover, takes the shortest amount of time to travel from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Columbus (CMH) offers the shortest 1-stop connection from New York to Los Angeles at 7h 35m one-way, 1h 26m longer than the 6h 09m direct flight. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 44

When flying from New York to Los Angeles, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Accepted Answer

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) had the shortest average connection time for New York to Los Angeles stopovers at 262 minutes over the past 3 months.

Question 45

How many direct flights run daily between New York and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are 36 to 45 flights per day from New York to Los Angeles, about 296 flights per week. Monday has the most departures, with 15% of weekly flights.

Question 46

What time of day do most flights depart from New York to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Most direct flights from New York to Los Angeles depart in the morning, accounting for 42% of direct departures. Around 18 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.

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