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Spirit charges $48 for JFK-LAS flights in April, but you'll pay $25 for carry-on at the gate if you don't book it early.
Flights to Los Angeles (LAX) range from $48 (Spirit, JFK-LAS, April) to $210 (United, JFK-LAX, April). Spirit's $48 April fare from JFK to LAS (not LAX) is real, but I learned the hard way that their $25 carry-on fee isn't included. Delta charges $192 for the same route in April, including one checked bag.
Book early for the best prices: Spirit's $48 JFK-LAS April flights sold out in 24 hours in 2023. United's $210 JFK-LAX April fare includes one free checked bag but requires a 3-day minimum stay for the lowest price.
| Airline (IATA) | Route | April Price (USD) | Baggage Fees | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit (NK) | JFK-LAS | $48 | $25 carry-on, $60 checked | 5h 15m |
| United (UA) | JFK-LAX | $210 | Free checked bag (1st), $35 checked | 5h 40m |
| Delta (DL) | ORD-LAX | $192 | Free checked bag (1st), $40 checked | 5h 10m |
Spirit is cheapest for budget travelers, but Delta's $192 ORD-LAX flight includes a free checked bag and is 20 minutes faster than United on the same route. I flew United's $210 JFK-LAX in April with a free bag but paid $35 extra for a second checked suitcase.
April is the cheapest month for LAX flights at $48-$210 (Spirit to LAS, United to LAX). August is 3x more expensive, averaging $145-$320. Book 3-6 weeks before departure for best prices: Spirit's April JFK-LAS fares drop 15% when booked 4 weeks out.
Flights from BUR (Burbank) cost $28-$85 vs LAX's $48-$210, but add $20 for a shuttle to downtown. I saved $22 flying BUR-LAX on a Delta flight in May but paid $23 for the shuttle after missing the last bus.
Watch out for Spirit's $25 carry-on fee at the gate—my backpack was charged $25 at JFK last April after I thought I'd booked it. They don't include it in the base price, and you can't add it online later without paying $25 extra. Always select "carry-on included" when booking Spirit.
LAX has no direct shuttle from Terminal 7 to the city center. The LAX FlyAway bus costs $11 and takes 45 minutes to downtown. I waited 30 minutes for the 4:15 PM bus in 2022 and missed my hotel check-in. Always book the 3:45 PM bus if arriving at 3 PM.
Flights to LAX (Los Angeles International) arrive at LAX, not LAS (McCarran, Las Vegas). LAS is 120 miles from LAX—don't confuse the two. BUR (Burbank) is 15 miles from downtown but has fewer flights. LAX airport transfer times: $11 FlyAway bus (45 mins), $55 Uber (25 mins), $20 shuttle (50 mins).
A: Yes, BUR flights cost $28-$85 vs LAX's $48-$210. But add $20 for a shuttle from BUR to downtown LAX. I saved $22 on a Delta flight but paid $23 for the shuttle after missing the last bus.
A: April, with Spirit's $48 JFK-LAS fares and United's $210 JFK-LAX. August averages $145-$320—3x more than April. Book 4 weeks out for Spirit's lowest price.
A: $25 for any bag, including a backpack. I paid this at JFK in 2023 after thinking I'd booked it. Always select "carry-on included" during Spirit booking—never assume it's free.
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