New York to Los Angeles Flights

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New York City

The primary airport serving New York City is John F. Kennedy International Airport, which is located about 12 miles southeast of Lower Manhattan, on JFK Access Road. Airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles include American Airlines, Delta Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines and Virgin America.

There are several ways to reach the airport. JFK's AirTrain connects with both the subway and the Long Island Rail. A single-fare ticket costs between $7.25 and$13.75. The NYC Airporter is another option. The shuttle stops at the bus terminal, Grand Central Station and Penn Station, and the fare is roughly $15.75 to reach the airport. NYC Transit buses are also available with a fare of just $2.25. Alternatively, you may take a taxi from Manhattan to JFK at a flat rate of $45. Both short- and long-term parking is available at JFK. The fare for short-term parking is $6 for the first hour and $3 for each half hour after, with a $33 maximum for 24 hours. The fare for long-term parking is $18 for the first 24 hours and $6 for each additional 8 hours.

In every terminal at JFK there are at least 10 options for restaurants or cafes. Whether you want to sit down for a meal at a steakhouse, have a quick breakfast sandwich at Au Bon Pain, or just grab your favorite Starbucks coffee, you will be sure to find what you need.

Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, or the City of Angels, is located on the coast of southern California. Being home to Hollywood, it is famously known as the Entertainment Capital of the World. It is also the second most populous city in the US, after NYC.

Welcome to the Creative Capital

The Los Angeles International Airport is situated 16 miles from central Los Angeles, at 1 World Way. There are numerous ways to reach your destination in L.A. The airport offers the LAX Shuttle and Airline Connections service to transport passengers to the Metro Green Line Aviation Station free of charge. From there, you may take the Metro to your destination. All fares are $5 and under. The FlyAway buses have stops at Irvine Station, Union Station, Van Nuys, and Westwood, and tickets range from $7 to $25. There are also various hotel and parking lot shuttles, as well as taxis that service the airport. If you need a car for your stay in L.A., there are numerous rental car companies located at the airport for your convenience. Orbitz.com can help you find a great deal on rental cars from LAX.

Los Angeles enjoys a subtropical-Mediterranean climate. The average high in the summer is in the 80s, and lows are in the 60s. During the winter, average highs reach the 60s, and lows are in the 50s. Los Angeles is known to be a sunny city, but the weather can change very quickly, so it is best to bring clothes for both hot and cooler temperatures. One of the best times to visit is the late spring when there are less tourists; you may even have the chance to experience the famous "June Gloom"-overcast or foggy skies in the morning that give way to the sun by the afternoon.

You will not lack things to do in L.A. There is a long list of landmarks and sites to see while you are there. Some of these include the Capital Records Building, the Kodak Theatre, the Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Sign. Gallery Row boasts several famous art galleries. On the other hand, you may wish to spend a significant amount of time relaxing on the beaches. L.A. is a city for creative thinkers and is famously full of artists, writers, actors and performers of all kinds. Soak in the creative spirit and maybe you'll even run into one of your favorite stars while you're visiting.

Hollywood or Bust

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