domestic · 5h 15m · 3,983 km

Los Angeles to New York

3 airlines · 5 aircraft ranked

How we score →

Quick pick

Best business class: close call

Fly Delta. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best economy: close call

Fly JetBlue. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If prices are similar, go with this one.

Best first class: clear winner

Fly American. It has 24 more inches of legroom and a lie-flat bed.

A noticeably better product that justifies the pick.

Data verified April 2026
Airlines label their premium cabin differently on this route. American, Delta fly First Class (recliner). Delta, JetBlue fly Business Class (suite). Check both tabs to compare all options.
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DL
Delta One SuiteDelta · Airbus A330-900 · 2019 cabinBest on route
Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 46" pitchVery reliable
lounge + NC headphones + Longer bed + Dine on demand
7.3
Seat 6.7·Amenity 8.3
2
B6
MintJetBlue · Airbus A321LR · 2021 cabin
Suite with door · 1-1 · 58" pitchOften delayed
More legroom
7.0
Seat 6.9·Amenity 7.2
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AA
Flagship BusinessAmerican · Airbus A321T · 2014 cabin
Lie-flat · 2-2 · 43" pitchAvg. reliability
5.1
Seat 3.8·Amenity 7.1

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Flying with family

  • Seatback screens on American, Delta, Delta, JetBlue. American — bring your own device.
  • Most legroom: American (32"). Least: American (30"). That 2" difference matters with kids.

Route insights

  • In business class, Delta's Delta One Suite (A330-900) edges out the field with a 7.3/10.
  • Delta is the only carrier offering premium economy on this route, scoring 5.3/10.
  • In economy, JetBlue's Core (A321LR) edges out the field with a 5.7/10.
  • In first class, American's Flagship First (A321T) dominates the field with a 5.9/10.