How many flights depart from New York to California on average per week?

As of October 2025, there are 2,517 flights per week flying from New York to California. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from New York to California on average per day?

As of October 2025, there are 359 flights per day flying from New York to California. The most common time of day flights depart is 17:00, with 37% of flights taking off at midday.

How long is the flight from New York to California?

The flight from New York to California depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Newark (a popular airport in New York) to Los Angeles (the most popular airport in California), then the flight time is 6h 21m on average. If you fly from New York (another popular airport in New York) to Los Angeles, then the average flight time is 12h 14m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to California?

JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Spirit Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to California?

Prices for flights from New York to California were last updated today.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to California?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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19:54 - 22:49JFK-LAS

5h 55mdirect

13:39 - 21:31LAS-JFK

4h 52mdirect

$246JetBlue

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Mon, 24 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec

16:30 - 19:21JFK-LAS

5h 51mdirect

13:30 - 21:22LAS-JFK

4h 52mdirect

$248JetBlue

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Sun, 23 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec

21:15 - 00:40EWR-LAX

6h 25mdirect

09:39 - 17:59LAX-EWR

5h 20mdirect

$289Spirit Airlines

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12:04 - 23:59EWR-LAX

14h 55m1 stop

01:20 - 17:40LAX-EWR

13h 20m1 stop

$293Spirit Airlines

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07:30 - 10:35JFK-LAS

6h 05mdirect

21:34 - 05:30LAS-JFK

4h 56mdirect

$293Frontier

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13:00 - 20:26JFK-LAS

10h 26m1 stop

17:50 - 16:29LAS-JFK

19h 39m1 stop

$320Alaska Airlines

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Sun, 15 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

09:30 - 16:13JFK-LAS

9h 43m1 stop

07:00 - 22:01LAS-JFK

12h 01m1 stop

$336Alaska Airlines

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18:15 - 21:25EWR-LAX

6h 10mdirect

21:05 - 05:00LAX-EWR

4h 55mdirect

$350United Airlines

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07:30 - 10:35JFK-LAS

6h 05mdirect

22:32 - 12:00LAS-JFK

10h 28m1 stop

$359Frontier

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16:58 - 22:55LGA-SFO

8h 57m1 stop

06:00 - 16:11SFO-LGA

7h 11m1 stop

$365United Airlines

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United Airlines flights from New York to California

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United Airlines

1 Nov

EWR18:15Newark

6h 10m

LAX21:25Los Angeles

11 Nov

LAX21:05Los Angeles

4h 55m

EWR05:00Newark

$350

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United Airlines

31 Oct

LGA14:15New York LaGuardia

8h 53m

1 stop

SFO20:08San Francisco

4 Nov

SFO22:40San Francisco

7h 27m

1 stop

LGA09:07New York LaGuardia

$365

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28 Nov

EWR06:00Newark

6h 00m

LAX09:00Los Angeles

3 Dec

LAX13:15Los Angeles

5h 05m

EWR21:20Newark

$370

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Spirit Airlines

2 Dec

EWR21:15Newark

6h 25m

LAX00:40Los Angeles

5 Dec

LAX09:39Los Angeles

5h 20m

EWR17:59Newark

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Spirit Airlines

3 Nov

EWR12:04Newark

14h 55m

1 stop

LAX23:59Los Angeles

3 Nov

LAX01:20Los Angeles

13h 20m

1 stop

EWR17:40Newark

$293

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Spirit Airlines

13 Nov

EWR21:18Newark

6h 25m

LAX00:43Los Angeles

19 Nov

LAX05:30Los Angeles

5h 20m

EWR13:50Newark

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16:30-19:21

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Nonstop4h 52m

$248

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21:15-00:40

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09:39-17:59

Nonstop5h 20m

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12:04-23:59

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1 stop13h 20m

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JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/11

07:30-10:35

Nonstop6h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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21:34-05:30

Nonstop4h 56m

$293

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JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/2

13:00-20:26

1 stop10h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 18/2

17:50-16:29

1 stop19h 39m

$320

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/12

09:30-16:13

1 stop9h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 13/12

07:00-22:01

1 stop12h 01m

$336

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EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 1/11

18:15-21:25

Nonstop6h 10m

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Tue 11/11

21:05-05:00

Nonstop4h 55m

$350

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JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/11

07:30-10:35

Nonstop6h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 6/12

22:32-12:00

1 stop10h 28m

$359

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LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/11

16:58-22:55

1 stop8h 57m

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

06:00-16:11

1 stop7h 11m

$365

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The cheapest month to fly to California from New York is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $480, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit California in September, then you should wait until January to fly from New York, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $483.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to California from New York is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $1,980. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from New York to California on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $2,407. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

Flying to California from New York in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $604 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $2,303. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest New York to California flight route?

Fly from Newark to Los Angeles for the best New York - California flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $577 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from New York for as low as $456 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to California flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 62% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to California flight.

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Best price found	$219
Fastest flight time	5h 42m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	2 airports

The best one-way flight to California from New York in the past 72 hours is $219. The best return flight deal from New York to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,495.

The fastest flight from New York to California takes 5h 42m

Direct flights go from New York to California every day.

There are 2 airports near California: Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to California?
Prices for flights from New York to California were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to California?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York to California?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between New York and California, the leading plane model is Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321, making up 19.37% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A321neo with 12.16%, Boeing 737 MAX 9 with 9.96%, and Boeing 757-200 with 8.30%.

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I’m not ready to book a flight from New York to California right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to California, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to California from New York and alert you when they change.