What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York LaGuardia to Los Angeles?

United Airlines, JetBlue, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from New York LaGuardia to Los Angeles

How many flights depart from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles on average per week?

The number of flights available between New York LaGuardia Airport and Los Angeles is 3 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Tue, with 33% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?

Prices for flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport refresh daily.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

$267 Cheap Flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles in 2026/27

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10:30 - 18:40LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

11h 10m1 stop Dallas Love Field

23:10 - 09:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 00m1 stop Nashville Intl

$506Southwest

Tue, 3 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

11:05 - 16:20LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 15m1 stop Houston Hobby

05:55 - 18:55LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

10h 00m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

$509Southwest

Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

15:25 - 22:05LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl

07:35 - 19:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

8h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas Love Field

$511Southwest

Wed, 28 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

06:55 - 15:15LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

11h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

09:15 - 20:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

8h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

$512Southwest

Thu, 22 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

06:30 - 23:38LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

20h 08m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Houston George Bush Intcntl

11:42 - 08:34LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

17h 52m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$514Frontier

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

08:30 - 15:10LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl

09:50 - 22:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

9h 20m1 stop Houston Hobby

$515Southwest

Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec

13:25 - 20:40LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

10h 15m1 stop Dallas Love Field

06:00 - 20:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

11h 15m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

$518Southwest

Thu, 15 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

06:55 - 16:25LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

12h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

06:25 - 20:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

11h 05m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

$519Southwest

Thu, 22 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

08:30 - 15:10LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl

23:55 - 12:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

9h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

$521Southwest

Wed, 2 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

15:30 - 22:35LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

10h 05m1 stop Kansas City

05:30 - 15:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

6h 50m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

$522Southwest

Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

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10:15 - 17:10LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

07:20 - 19:05LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

8h 45m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Houston Hobby

$767Southwest

Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

15:00 - 20:37LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

23:15 - 09:59LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 44m1 stop Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$829Delta

Tue, 22 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

06:30 - 15:00LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

11h 30m2 stops Lambert-St Louis San Antonio

06:55 - 16:55LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 00m1 stop Dallas Love Field

$836Southwest

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

14:00 - 21:20LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

10h 20m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl

09:30 - 22:05LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

9h 35m1 stop Dallas Love Field

$843Southwest

Sat, 26 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

12:00 - 17:15LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:05 - 21:40LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$860Delta

Sat, 26 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

14:55 - 20:06LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

09:30 - 21:42LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

9h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$878Delta

Sat, 26 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

07:35 - 15:35LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

11h 00m2 stops Chicago Midway Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

05:10 - 20:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

12h 05m1 stop Dallas Love Field

$887Southwest

Sat, 26 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

06:00 - 14:00LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

11h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

00:40 - 11:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 40m1 stop Houston Hobby

$899Southwest

Sat, 26 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

07:35 - 13:15LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 40m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

07:10 - 17:41LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$911Delta

Sun, 27 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

06:00 - 10:56LGA New York LaGuardia-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

7h 56m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12:45 - 23:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$913United Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

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Southwest flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles

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Southwest

3 Nov

LGA10:30New York LaGuardia

11h 10m

1 stop

LAX18:40Los Angeles Los Angeles

9 Nov

LAX23:10Los Angeles Los Angeles

7h 00m

1 stop

LGA09:10New York LaGuardia

$506

Southwest

14 Oct

LGA11:05New York LaGuardia

8h 15m

1 stop

LAX16:20Los Angeles Los Angeles

21 Oct

LAX05:55Los Angeles Los Angeles

10h 00m

1 stop

LGA18:55New York LaGuardia

$509

Southwest

28 Oct

LGA15:25New York LaGuardia

9h 40m

2 stops

LAX22:05Los Angeles Los Angeles

2 Nov

LAX07:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 45m

2 stops

LGA19:20New York LaGuardia

$511

Frontier flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles

Our best Frontier deals on New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles flight tickets

Frontier

4 Nov

LGA06:30New York LaGuardia

20h 08m

2 stops

LAX23:38Los Angeles Los Angeles

11 Nov

LAX11:42Los Angeles Los Angeles

17h 52m

2 stops

LGA08:34New York LaGuardia

$514

Frontier

2 Nov

LGA06:30New York LaGuardia

8h 49m

1 stop

LAX12:19Los Angeles Los Angeles

9 Nov

LAX14:31Los Angeles Los Angeles

27h 15m

2 stops

LGA20:46New York LaGuardia

$543

Frontier

1 Oct

LGA06:15New York LaGuardia

8h 32m

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LAX11:47Los Angeles Los Angeles

4 Oct

LAX23:50Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 10m

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LGA16:00New York LaGuardia

$650

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York LaGuardia Airport and Los Angeles?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $457 to $784.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $506.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of May is another great option to travel to Los Angeles, with average flight prices from New York LaGuardia Airport averaging around $471.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles from New York LaGuardia Airport. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $1,560. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $2,108. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Los Angeles.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

Flying to Los Angeles from New York LaGuardia Airport in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $599 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to Los Angeles are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,793. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from New York LaGuardia Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around $541 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from New York LaGuardia Airport for as low as $436 on momondo.

How have New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles flights are approximately 107% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	$267
Fastest flight time	9h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from New York LaGuardia Airport in the past 72 hours is $267. The best return flight deal from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $506.

The fastest flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles takes 9h 20m

There are no direct flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles. There are no popular flight routes from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles

How far is New York LaGuardia to Los Angeles by plane?
The distance between New York LaGuardia and Los Angeles is about 3949.7 km. Typically, this will take 9h 20m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?
Prices for flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from New York LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles is Boeing 747, representing 100.00% of all bookings.

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