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

An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK) 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK): 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 64 ways to fly it with one stop, through Pittsburgh, Kansas City and Cleveland and more.
How many miles LAX to JFK 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56β112 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 17,500 | $25.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 22,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 23,300 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 28,000 | $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 PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LAX to JFK
- American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 2 programsWho books it

Book LAX to JFK with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks JetBlue Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks JetBlue Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
LAX to JFK with one stop
64 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way






- Via Kansas City (MCI)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines the whole way





- Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way

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- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 1 more the whole way

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- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way

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- Via Denver (DEN)Delta Air Lines the whole way

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- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Palm Springs (PSP)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines


- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Vail (EGE)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Dulles (IAD)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines



LAX to JFK: common questions
How many miles does LAX to JFK 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 LAX to JFK?
American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and JetBlue Airways fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK).
How far is Los Angeles from New York by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK) 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 LAX to JFK 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 Los Angeles and New York?
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.









