Award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York JFK
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for LAX→JFK. Lowest economy: 11,500 points + $5.60 (JetBlue True Blue). Lowest business: 25,000 miles + $11.20 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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LAX to JFK at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, United States (LAX)
- To
- John F Kennedy International, New York, United States (JFK)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy, business and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to New York JFK
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue True BlueLowest observed | 11,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 12,700 pts | JetBlue (B6) | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 13,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 325 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 17,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 324 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 15,100 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 312 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6) | 7 | 283 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,062 pts + $21.37 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 120 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 240 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 313 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $34.30 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6) | 7 | 243 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 46,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 50,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 318 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 26,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 324 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 50,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 49 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 57,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 68,100 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 167 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 74,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 312 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $11.20 | 1 stopNonstop from 40,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 325 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 37 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 50,000 pts + $49.15 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6) | 7 | 72 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 68,400 pts · Mixed cabin | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 311 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 74,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6) | 1 | 65 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 325 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 93,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 95,000 pts · Mixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 256 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,100 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 312 | See dates |
Not seen in business: JetBlue True Blue, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 68,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 325 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stopsNonstop from 71,200 pts · Mixed cabin | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 325 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 35,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 4 | 324 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $60.63 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 101,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 312 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 102,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 197,600 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in first: JetBlue True Blue, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | JetBlue True Blue | 11,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 50,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $11.20 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 101,800 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 12,700 points via JetBlue True Blue, which showed nonstop space on 322 dates (11 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 26,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 324 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 35,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 37 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 35,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 5 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly LAX to JFK on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 30,000 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | |
| 11,500 · TrueBlue (30 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 11,500 · TrueBlue (30 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 42,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 59,800 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 59,800 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 13,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 54,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 35,000 · Atmos (4 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Los Angeles to New York JFK award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 11,500 points + $5.60 with JetBlue True Blue. JetBlue True Blue showed economy award space on 322 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:46 UTC). In business, 25,000 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 325 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:36 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on LAX→JFK?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 325 dates, premium economy 324 dates, business 325 dates, first 325 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 324 dates, business 37 dates, first 324 dates); JetBlue True Blue (economy 322 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 312 dates, premium economy 312 dates, business 312 dates, first 312 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 243 dates, business 72 dates, first 1 date); GOL Smiles (economy 318 dates, premium economy 167 dates, business 256 dates, first 2 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 120 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 313 dates, premium economy 49 dates, business 311 dates, first 1 date) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from LAX to JFK?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,700 points with JetBlue True Blue.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: JetBlue True Blue (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest LAX→JFK award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 11,500 points with TrueBlue (30 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 25,000 miles with AAdvantage (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.