Los Angeles to New York Flights

If you feel like leaving the City of Angeles for a little change of pace, New York might be a good bet. Use Orbitz.com as your budget planner to find great deals on flights from Los Angeles to New York. New York is a hub for cultural attractions, theater events, and a fast-paced urban life.

Los Angeles, NV

Your travel from Los Angeles to New York City will begin at Los Angeles International Airport, which is located about 16 miles from downtown Los Angeles. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, and Virgin America all provide daily nonstop flights from the Los Angeles airport to New York.

The airport is easily accessible through local bus lines, light rail, rental cars, and taxicabs. The LAX FlyAway passes through downtown and makes regular stops at the airport. Parking rates begin at $9.10 per day, and you'll need to reserve the parking lot online in advance by paying around 10 percent from the total cost, while the remainder is paid on site. Cash and credit card payment methods are both acceptable. A free shuttle provides transportation from the parking garage to the terminals.

If want to have a meal or sip a drink before your boarding, the airport houses a great number of eateries. Nate 'n Al is one of the most popular and serves the usual sandwiches, soups, salads. For a quick meal or drink, sit down at California Pizza Kitchen ASAP, McDonald's, or Starbucks.

New York City

New York City is comprised of the districts of Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island and is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world and the home of the United Nations, Wall Street, and the New York Stock Exchange. The city also hosts many world-famous bridges, skyscrapers, and parks.

Getting in and around New York City

Passengers flying from Los Angeles to New York City land at JFK or LaGuardia Airport. Taxis, trains, and buses connect each airport with various points in town. Rental cars are also available, but most prefer mass transit or taxis for reasons related to cost and availability of parking facilities at the airport. Winters in New York are cold, with temperatures sometimes dropping below the freezing point. Snowstorms can also occur during winter. Summer brings temperatures that may reach the low 90s and potential tropical storms and hurricanes. Weather is generally mild in autumn and spring, when daily temperatures range between 40oF and 70oF.

New York City boasts more theatres, museums, and cultural attractions than any other U.S. city. Arts enthusiasts will need to hang around for days or weeks in The Broadway theatre district to all of the theaters the district is home to. Cultural buffs will want to visit the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. The 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero is also a popular attraction with many visitors. Other must-see attractions in New York City include New York's Central Park, the Central Park Zoo, the Jackie Onassis Reservoir, the Central Park Conservatory Garden, Museum of Modern Art, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Brooklyn Children's Museum.

Planning Your Trip to New York

With frequent daily flights available to your destination, travel from Los Angeles to New York is simple. Use Orbitz.com to find the best deals on a schedule that meets your needs. The website can also help you find accommodations, special deals, and discounts on tickets and passes to popular attractions in the city.