Los Angeles to New York flights – the most comfortable way to fly

4 airlines fly nonstop between Los Angeles and New York, about 49 flights a week. The flight takes 5h 30m and covers 3,941 km. The most comfortable economy seat is on Delta's Airbus A220-300. Lie-flat business class is available.

Flight time5h 30m
Distance3,941 km
Nonstop flights / week49

Most comfortable economy

Delta · Airbus A220-300
Economy · 2-3
6.5Comfortable
  • 31″ legroom
  • 18.6″ wide seat
  • Cabin altitude 7,500 ft
  • Wi-Fi
  • Power

Most comfortable business

United · Airbus A320
Recliner (domestic first) · 2-2
7.4Very comfortable
  • 38″ legroom
  • 21.0″ wide seat
  • No middle seats
  • Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
  • Wi-Fi

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to New York

FlightDepartsDurationAircraftEconomyBusinessDays
United UA4812
LAX → EWR
08:15 5h 30m A320
Narrow-body
4.8Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
Delta DL6140
LAX → EWR
08:35 5h 30m 737-800
Narrow-body
3.8Cramped 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
American Airlines AA7397
LAX → JFK
09:40 5h 30m A321neo
Narrow-body
5.3Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
JetBlue B62600
LAX → JFK
10:20 5h 30m A320
Narrow-body
5.7Comfortable 6.7Comfortable MTWTFSS
Delta DL5869
LAX → JFK
10:35 5h 30m A220-300
Narrow-body
6.5Comfortable 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
United UA7368
LAX → EWR
16:00 5h 30m 737 MAX 8
Narrow-body
4.5Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
Delta DL5568
LAX → EWR
16:20 5h 30m A321neo
Narrow-body
5.3Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to New York?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to New York takes about 5 h 30 min and covers 3,941 km.

Which airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles to New York?

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and United fly nonstop, with about 49 flights a week.

What is the most comfortable economy seat from Los Angeles to New York?

Delta on the Airbus A220-300: 2-3 layout, 31″ legroom and 18.6″ wide seats – comfort score 6.5/10 (comfortable).

Is there lie-flat business class from Los Angeles to New York?

Yes. The most comfortable is United's recliner (domestic first) on the Airbus A320 (2-2), comfort score 7.4/10.

Can I fly with my dog from Los Angeles to New York?

Yes – American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and United take small dogs in the cabin (usually up to 9 kg including the bag).

Is business class worth it from Los Angeles to New York?

Business is a wide recliner with more legroom for about 215% more than economy on United – SkyBuddy's upgrade score: 2.2/10 (not worth it).

Which aircraft fly from Los Angeles to New York?

Airbus A320, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, and Airbus A220-300.

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