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 28m on average. If you fly from New York (another popular airport in New York) to Los Angeles, then the average flight time is 8h 18m.

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

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

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

As of January 2026, there are 2,136 flights per week flying from New York to California. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

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

As of January 2026, there are 305 flights per day flying from New York to California. The most common time of day flights depart is 06:00, with 38% of flights taking off at midday.

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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12:59 - 22:56

LGA

LAX

12h 57m

1 stop

00:33 - 14:00

LAX

LGA

10h 27m

1 stop

$257Spirit Airlines

Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 2 Feb

13:00 - 22:56

EWR

LAX

12h 56m

1 stop

13:51 - 06:53

LAX

EWR

14h 02m

2 stops

$263Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

18:59 - 22:14

EWR

LAX

6h 15mdirect

08:16 - 16:24

LAX

EWR

5h 08mdirect

$267Spirit Airlines

Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 8 Apr

19:29 - 22:55

EWR

LAX

6h 26mdirect

08:02 - 16:22

LAX

EWR

5h 20mdirect

$279Alaska Airlines

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06:00 - 09:30

JFK

LAX

6h 30mdirect

13:00 - 21:08

LAX

JFK

5h 08mdirect

$279American Airlines

Tue, 10 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

14:00 - 17:19

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LAX

6h 19mdirect

13:59 - 22:23

LAX

JFK

5h 24mdirect

$281JetBlue

Tue, 3 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

06:00 - 13:19

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LAX

10h 19m

1 stop

08:37 - 23:14

LAX

LGA

11h 37m

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$293Frontier

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19:29 - 22:55

EWR

LAX

6h 26mdirect

08:02 - 16:22

LAX

EWR

5h 20mdirect

$294Alaska Airlines

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19:29 - 22:51

JFK

LAX

6h 22mdirect

15:36 - 23:44

LAX

JFK

5h 08mdirect

$296JetBlue

Tue, 3 Feb - Fri, 13 Feb

06:00 - 13:19

JFK

LAX

10h 19m

1 stop

22:45 - 12:00

LAX

JFK

10h 15m

1 stop

$297Frontier

Mon, 30 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr

Spirit Airlines flights from New York to California

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Spirit Airlines

2 Feb

LGA12:59New York LaGuardia

12h 57m

1 stop

LAX22:56Los Angeles

2 Feb

LAX00:33Los Angeles

10h 27m

1 stop

LGA14:00New York LaGuardia

$257

Spirit Airlines

17 Mar

EWR18:59Newark

6h 15m

LAX22:14Los Angeles

18 Mar

LAX08:16Los Angeles

5h 08m

EWR16:24Newark

$267

Spirit Airlines

27 Apr

EWR12:00Newark

14h 51m

1 stop

LAX23:51Los Angeles

12 May

LAX08:05Los Angeles

5h 15m

EWR16:20Newark

$270

JetBlue flights from New York to California

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JetBlue

3 Feb

JFK09:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 14m

LAX12:49Los Angeles

4 Feb

LAX10:25Los Angeles

5h 23m

JFK18:48New York John F Kennedy Intl

$281

JetBlue

3 Feb

JFK19:29New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 22m

LAX22:51Los Angeles

13 Feb

LAX15:36Los Angeles

5h 08m

JFK23:44New York John F Kennedy Intl

$296

JetBlue

10 Feb

JFK19:29New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 22m

LAX22:51Los Angeles

24 Feb

LAX07:40Los Angeles

5h 19m

JFK15:59New York John F Kennedy Intl

$303

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12:59-22:56

1 stop12h 57m

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1 stop10h 27m

$257

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Newark

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13:00-22:56

1 stop12h 56m

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13:51-06:53

2 stops14h 02m

$263

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EWRLAX

Newark

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18:59-22:14

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

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08:16-16:24

Nonstop5h 08m

$267

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EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 3/2

19:29-22:55

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

08:02-16:22

Nonstop5h 20m

$279

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JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/2

06:00-09:30

Nonstop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/2

13:00-21:08

Nonstop5h 08m

$279

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JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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14:00-17:19

Nonstop6h 19m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/2

13:59-22:23

Nonstop5h 24m

$281

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LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

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06:00-13:19

1 stop10h 19m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

08:37-23:14

1 stop11h 37m

$293

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EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

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19:29-22:55

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/2

08:02-16:22

Nonstop5h 20m

$294

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/2

19:29-22:51

Nonstop6h 22m

Los Angeles

Fri 13/2

15:36-23:44

Nonstop5h 08m

$296

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 30/3

06:00-13:19

1 stop10h 19m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

22:45-12:00

1 stop10h 15m

$297

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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 January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $466, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit California in January, then you should wait until September to fly from New York, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $466.

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 Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $1,910. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from New York to California on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $2,309. 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 $543 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $2,175. 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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $541 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 $446 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.

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You could potentially save up to 51% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to California flight.

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Best price found	$163
Fastest flight time	6h 02m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The best one-way flight to California from New York in the past 72 hours is $163. The best return flight deal from New York to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $616.

The fastest flight from New York to California takes 6h 02m

Direct flights go from New York to California every day.

There are 418 airports in California. From New York there are direct flights to 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 A321neo, making up 19.88% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 with 17.76%, Boeing 757-200 with 10.27%, and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 7.76%.

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