LAX vs. BUR, LGB, SNA
Avoid notorious LAX terminal congestion by searching Burbank (BUR) for Hollywood or Long Beach (LGB) for Orange County.
Find better New York to Los Angeles flight options.
Cross-country flights between NYC and LA offer diverse departure hubs and premium lie-flat seating across JetBlue Mint, Delta One, American Flagship, and United transcon.
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Search New York–Los Angeles beyond the obvious
The New York to Los Angeles corridor is the standard-bearer for domestic premium travel. Multiple airlines operate sub-fleets specifically configured for this route with lie-flat suites, multi-course dining, and priority security. Wayzuno searches both metropolitan areas broadly so you never overpay.
Recorded nonstop flights
Nonstop flights between New York and Los Angeles found in historical flight records. These observations are not a schedule for your travel dates. Search your dates to check availability.
| Airline | Nonstop Route | Observed days | Recorded flights / week | Observed aircraft | Search |
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| JetBlue B6 | JFK → BUR, JFK → LAX, JFK → ONT |
MTWTFSS
Recorded: Daily
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101.4 flights/wk | Airbus A220-300, Airbus A321, Airbus A321neo | Search flights → |
| United Airlines UA | EWR → LAX, EWR → SNA |
MTWTFSS
Recorded: Daily
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89 flights/wk | Boeing 757-200, Boeing 787-10, Boeing 787-9 | Search flights → |
| American Airlines AA | JFK → LAX, JFK → SNA |
MTWTFSS
Recorded: Daily
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76.8 flights/wk | Airbus A321, Airbus A321neo | Search flights → |
| Delta Air Lines DL | JFK → LAX, JFK → SNA |
MTWTFSS
Recorded: Daily
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73.2 flights/wk | Boeing 767-300, Boeing 767-400, Airbus A330-300 | Search flights → |
| Alaska Airlines AS | EWR → LAX |
MTWTFSS
Recorded: Daily
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7 flights/wk | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | Search flights → |
| Spirit Airlines NK | EWR → LAX |
Days unknown
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0.2 flights/wk | Airbus A320 family | Search flights → |
Observation periods: US DOT on-time data (Jul 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026); US DOT T-100 (May 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026); adsb.lol flight tracking (Sep 30, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026). adsb.lol data is ODbL. Tracking misses flights out of receiver range, so its counts are minimums.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which secondary airports in LA should I consider?
Burbank (BUR) is ideal for Pasadena, Glendale, and Hollywood. Long Beach (LGB) and John Wayne (SNA) are outstanding for South Bay and Orange County.
Do all business class flights between NYC and LA have lie-flat beds?
No. While JFK to LAX flights on JetBlue, Delta, and American typically feature lie-flat beds, flights out of Newark or connecting itineraries may feature standard recliners.