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Flights from Los Angeles to Manhattan

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Manhattan. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas, about 7h 02m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 02m
LAXMHKDFW

Los Angeles to Manhattan at a glance

Fastest journey7h 02mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Manhattan

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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LAX Dallas (DFW) MHK
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat14:00 LAX18:56 DFW2h 49m connection21:45 DFW23:02 MHKAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
8 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 02m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,002 km1,243 miles
Journey time
7h 02mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hManhattan vs Los Angeles
Currency in Manhattan
USD
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → MHK

Flights from Los Angeles to Manhattan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Manhattan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Manhattan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,002 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Manhattan?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Manhattan?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Manhattan: Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Manhattan?
Manhattan is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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