Meeting halfway · nonstop for both
Where to meet halfway between Los Angeles and New York
Kansas City, MO is the shortest trip for both of you: 2h46m from Los Angeles and 2h40m from New York, nonstop, with flights every day from each.
Los Angeles and New York are about 2,470 miles apart. Kansas City is also the closest to the halfway point on the map.
The 10 shortest trips for both
| Destination | From LAX | From JFK |
|---|---|---|
| MCI Kansas City | 2h46m31/wk | 2h40m7/wk |
| MSP Minneapolis | 3h3m49/wk | 2h30m24/wk |
| IAH Houston | 2h45m95/wk | 3h14m14/wk |
| MSY New Orleans | 3h14m32/wk | 2h40m25/wk |
| DFW Dallas-Fort Worth | 2h40m133/wk | 3h22m44/wk |
| BNA Nashville | 3h33m49/wk | 1h45m49/wk |
| SAT San Antonio | 2h25m34/wk | 3h34m7/wk |
| AUS Austin | 2h33m90/wk | 3h37m48/wk |
| ORD Chicago | 3h39m169/wk | 1h59m63/wk |
| IND Indianapolis | 3h41m18/wk | 1h36m49/wk |
Each cell is the usual flight time and the flights a week from that city. Tap one for airlines, days and times.
Or one of you makes the whole trip: Los Angeles to New York is nonstop, 4h48m, 203 flights a week.
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Route data from observed flight departures, latest sample 2026-11-01. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.