Cheap Flights from SLK to LAX: When to Fly from Saranac Lake to Los Angeles

 

The cheapest times to fly from SLK to LAX are

• January 1st to March 25th (except the week of February 12th)
• May 28th to June 17th
• August 27th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 1st and October 8th)
• early December

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from SLK to LAX is early December. Prices can be as high as $1301 for Sunday flights during early August, or as low as $494 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Los Angeles

Flying from Saranac Lake/Lake Placid, NY (SLK) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) will usually cost between $504 to $848 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $507. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $869. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $362 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $569 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SLK to LAX flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the SLK to LAX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the SLK to LAX flight is cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Saranac Lake. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.14, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $111 (16%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $568. Return trip prices are from the LAX to SLK flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SLK to LAX can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 23 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Flight Hacking SLK to LAX

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from SLK to LAX — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from SLK to LAX? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Cape Air, Delta, JetBlue, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Los Angeles International Airport to Adirondack Regional Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2442 miles or 3930 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from SLK to LAX?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SLK to LAX flight is about 5 hour 23 minutes.

How many flights go between Saranac Lake/Lake Placid, NY and Los Angeles, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 13 available flights from SLK to LAX.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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