New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 2,469 | 3,950 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 2,469 | 3,950 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 2,469 | 3,704 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 2,469 | 3,704 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 2,469 | 4,938 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 2,469 | 3,704 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
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💡 Did You Know?
Flights between New York and Los Angeles follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!
✈️ Flight Details
The JFK to LAX route connects New York, United States with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,469 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 274° from New York. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.
🛫 About JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.
🛬 About LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.