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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 $486, 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 $489.
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 Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $1,232. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from New York to California on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $3,207. 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 at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $0 when looking at flights departing at midday. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $2,477. 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?
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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 25 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $621 when searching 25 weeks out.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 $547 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.
How many flights depart from New York to California on average per day?
As of April 2025, there are 373 flights per day flying from New York to California. The most common time of day flights depart is 16:00, with 36% of flights taking off at midday.
How many flights depart from New York to California on average per week?
As of April 2025, there are 2,614 flights per week flying from New York to California. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.
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When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to California?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to California?
As of April 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from New York to California.
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 16.75% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A321neo with 9.47%, Airbus A321 (sharklets) with 9.16%, and Boeing 757-200 with 8.74%.
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| PriceFrom $306 | Free cancellation | Rating 7.3 2,922 reviews |
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from New York to California?
To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to California from New York.
Can I find flights from New York to California with flexible booking policies on momondo?
All flight searches from New York to California on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.
How can momondo help me find flights from New York to California?
Once all potential New York to California flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.
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.