Live signal for JFK to LAX · Updated September 10, 2026
Flights from JFK to Los Angeles
A current purchasable fare is not published for JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX). Dated observations describe historical checks, not a ticket available to buy now.
What have fares historically cost? — JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Historical prices in USD for JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) (round-trip) ranged from $337 to $677 across 242 accepted price checks from 2026-06-13 through 2026-09-10, inclusive; source: SERPRadio verified price observations; these are historical observations, not fares available to buy now. The latest accepted price check for JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) was observed on 2026-09-10, based on 1 accepted observation from 2026-09-10 through 2026-09-10; source: SERPRadio verified price observations.
Observed prices by departure day — JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)
For JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure weekday were Monday $462 (46 checks); Tuesday $367 (31 checks); Wednesday $367 (24 checks); Thursday $452 (34 checks); Friday $418.5 (30 checks); Saturday $397 (39 checks); Sunday $469.5 (38 checks), from 242 accepted price checks observed from 2026-06-13 through 2026-09-10; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Comparisons describe only qualifying captured departure-day cells, not a recommendation for all flights.
Observed prices by departure month — JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)
For JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure month were 2026-07 $460 (41 checks); 2026-08 $461 (80 checks); 2026-09 $387 (89 checks); 2026-10 $435 (32 checks), from 242 accepted price checks observed from 2026-06-13 through 2026-09-10; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Named-month comparisons do not establish annual seasonality.
How reliable were these flights? — JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Across 6760 JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30, 82.9% of departures were on time; source: U.S. Department of Transportation. Across 6760 JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30, 2.4% were canceled; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were most reliable? — JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)
For JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX), Tuesday and Wednesday were the most reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 6760 flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30; source: U.S. Department of Transportation. For JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX), Sunday and Saturday were the least reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 6760 flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
On-time performance put JetBlue Airways at 82.1%, Delta Air Lines at 84.1%, and American Airlines at 82.5%, across 6,760 flights in 8 months of U.S. Department of Transportation reporting from September 2025 through April 2026.
Frontier Airlines, which served this route during part of U.S. Department of Transportation reporting from September 2025 through April 2026, posted 84.4% on-time departures.
Traveler questions — JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)
What prices were observed for JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
Historical prices in USD for JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) (round-trip) ranged from $337 to $677 across 242 accepted price checks from 2026-06-13 through 2026-09-10, inclusive; source: SERPRadio verified price observations; these are historical observations, not fares available to buy now.
When was the latest verified price check for JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
The latest accepted price check for JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) was observed on 2026-09-10, based on 1 accepted observation from 2026-09-10 through 2026-09-10; source: SERPRadio verified price observations.
How did observed prices differ by departure day for JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
For JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure weekday were Monday $462 (46 checks); Tuesday $367 (31 checks); Wednesday $367 (24 checks); Thursday $452 (34 checks); Friday $418.5 (30 checks); Saturday $397 (39 checks); Sunday $469.5 (38 checks), from 242 accepted price checks observed from 2026-06-13 through 2026-09-10; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Comparisons describe only qualifying captured departure-day cells, not a recommendation for all flights.
How did observed prices differ by departure month for JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
For JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure month were 2026-07 $460 (41 checks); 2026-08 $461 (80 checks); 2026-09 $387 (89 checks); 2026-10 $435 (32 checks), from 242 accepted price checks observed from 2026-06-13 through 2026-09-10; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Named-month comparisons do not establish annual seasonality.
What operational reliability is supported for JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
Across 6760 JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30, 82.9% of departures were on time; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were most reliable for JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
For JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX), Tuesday and Wednesday were the most reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 6760 flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were least reliable for JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
For JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX), Sunday and Saturday were the least reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 6760 flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
What cancellation rate was observed for JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
Across 6760 JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30, 2.4% were canceled; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
What is not claimed — JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Some guidance for JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) is not available because its evidence dates or support have not been verified.
Sources and methodology — JFK (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-06-13–2026-09-10; 242 price checks.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-09-10–2026-09-10; 1 price checks.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-09-01–2026-04-30; 6760 flights.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-09-01–2026-04-30; 6760 flights.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-09-01–2026-04-30; 6760 flights.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-09-01–2026-04-30; 6760 flights.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-06-13–2026-09-10; 242 price checks.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-06-13–2026-09-10; 242 price checks.
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