New YorkLos AngelesFlight TimeJFK–LAX
New York (John F. Kennedy International) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International).
The flight from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 5h 32m on average, covering about 2,635 miles. Across 4 flights we tracked, the fastest was 5h 12m and the slowest 5h 51m, with American Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5h 32m | 2,635 mi | 5h 12m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for JFK to LAX
Our current provider sample includes 28/day from JFK to LAX across 3 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 5, 4, 8.
- First departure
- 05:15
- Last departure
- 22:10
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 57
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airways | 9-10/day | Airbus A320 family · Terminal 5 · Seat map | 05:1505:25 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 4 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-08 and 2026-06-09, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from JFK to LAX?
The JFK to LAX flight takes 5h 32m on average based on 4 tracked flights.
How far is JFK from LAX?
JFK to LAX is about 2,635 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from JFK to LAX?
American Airlines flies the JFK to LAX route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from JFK to LAX?
Aircraft observed on JFK to LAX include Airbus A321.