United States Β· 2,469 miles (3,973 km)

New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. The two airports are 2,469 miles (3,973 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 63 ways to fly it with one stop, through Pittsburgh, Kansas City and Cleveland and more.

How many miles JFK to LAX costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways13,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines17,500$25.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines20,000$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines22,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines23,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines23,300$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines28,000$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from JFK to LAX

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • JetBlue Airways logo
    JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 2 programsWho books it

Book JFK to LAX with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

JFK to LAX with one stop

63 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    +1
    American Airlines logo
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    +3
  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Denver (DEN)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Palm Springs (PSP)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Vail (EGE)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
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See all 63 in Routes

JFK to LAX: common questions

How many miles does JFK to LAX cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (13,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (13,000) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to LAX?

American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and JetBlue Airways fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX).

How far is New York from Los Angeles by plane?

New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 2,469 miles (3,973 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book JFK to LAX award flights?

19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between New York and Los Angeles?

The most direct connections are through Pittsburgh (PIT), Kansas City (MCI), Cleveland (CLE), Columbus (CMH) and Indianapolis (IND). On 49 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Pittsburgh.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.