New York City to Los Angeles Flight Assistance
Planning or changing a trip between New York City and Los Angeles? Here is what is useful to know about airports and timing. Call 1-855-365-0395 to talk it through.
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Route snapshot
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Route | New York City ↔ Los Angeles |
| Airports | New York area: JFK, LGA and EWR. Los Angeles area: LAX, and sometimes BUR, LGB, SNA or ONT. |
| Typical flight time | about 5.5 to 6.5 hours, depending on direction |
| Nonstop service | Varies by season and airline; confirm for your dates. |
Things worth knowing on this route
- New York has three airports with different ground trips, so pick the one that suits where you are.
- The three-hour time shift makes a late landing feel later still, so plan ground transport.
- On a long route, confirm seat and baggage terms for your fare.
What to ask on a call
- Which airport pairs are available for your dates.
- What the fare allows if plans change.
- Baggage and seat details for each traveler.
- What happens if the airline changes the schedule. See schedule changes.
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Call the travel assistance line and have your confirmation code and travel dates ready.
Call 1-855-365-0395Independent travel assistance line. Not an airline phone number.
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