Cheap flights from New York to California from $164

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Frontier Logo
07:59 - 10:31JFK-LAS
5h 32mdirect
Frontier Logo
18:49 - 11:59LAS-JFK
14h 10m1 stop
$231Frontier
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
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06:00 - 08:43JFK-LAS
5h 43mdirect
JetBlue Logo
23:15 - 07:04LAS-JFK
4h 49mdirect
$242JetBlue
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Mon, 3 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Spirit Airlines Logo
14:35 - 17:32EWR-LAX
5h 57mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
06:40 - 15:04LAX-EWR
5h 24mdirect
$264Spirit Airlines
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Wed, 15 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
Spirit Airlines Logo
18:20 - 21:28EWR-LAX
6h 08mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
07:15 - 15:40LAX-EWR
5h 25mdirect
$270Spirit Airlines
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Fri, 3 Oct - Sat, 4 Oct
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14:35 - 17:32EWR-LAX
5h 57mdirect
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13:23 - 00:34LAX-EWR
8h 11m1 stop
Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
United Airlines Logo
18:30 - 21:34EWR-LAX
6h 04mdirect
United Airlines Logo
16:30 - 00:58LAX-EWR
5h 28mdirect
$333United Airlines
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Tue, 30 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
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11:31 - 14:32JFK-LAX
6h 01mdirect
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00:09 - 00:33LAX-JFK
21h 24m2 stops
Wed, 1 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:59 - 23:18EWR-LAX
6h 19mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:23LAX-EWR
5h 23mdirect
$341Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
United Airlines Logo
20:30 - 23:55EWR-LAX
6h 25mdirect
United Airlines Logo
21:55 - 05:59LAX-EWR
5h 04mdirect
$348United Airlines
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Wed, 5 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:35 - 23:26JFK-LAS
9h 51m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 22:01LAS-JFK
12h 01m1 stop
$351Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 5 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

Spirit Airlines flights from New York to California

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on New York to California flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
15 Oct
EWR14:35Newark
5h 57m
LAX17:32Los Angeles
20 Oct
LAX06:40Los Angeles
5h 24m
EWR15:04Newark
Spirit Airlines
3 Oct
EWR18:20Newark
6h 08m
LAX21:28Los Angeles
4 Oct
LAX07:15Los Angeles
5h 25m
EWR15:40Newark
Spirit Airlines
29 Oct
EWR14:35Newark
5h 57m
LAX17:32Los Angeles
1 Nov
LAX12:35Los Angeles
5h 25m
EWR21:00Newark

JetBlue flights from New York to California

Our best JetBlue deals on New York to California flight tickets
JetBlue
3 Nov
JFK06:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 43m
LAS08:43Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
18 Nov
LAS23:15Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
4h 49m
JFK07:04New York John F Kennedy Intl
JetBlue
13 Oct
JFK18:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 50m
LAS21:35Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
21 Oct
LAS07:00Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
4h 55m
JFK14:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
JetBlue
30 Oct
JFK21:41New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 56m
LAS00:37Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
6 Nov
LAS10:03Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
4h 57m
JFK18:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.
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New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/10

07:59-10:31

Nonstop5h 32m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/11

18:49-11:59

1 stop14h 10m

$231

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

06:00-08:43

Nonstop5h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 18/11

23:15-07:04

Nonstop4h 49m

$242

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 15/10

14:35-17:32

Nonstop5h 57m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/10

06:40-15:04

Nonstop5h 24m

$264

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 3/10

18:20-21:28

Nonstop6h 08m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/10

07:15-15:40

Nonstop5h 25m

$270

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 29/10

14:35-17:32

Nonstop5h 57m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

13:23-00:34

1 stop8h 11m

$294

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 30/9

18:30-21:34

Nonstop6h 04m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

16:30-00:58

Nonstop5h 28m

$333

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/10

11:31-14:32

Nonstop6h 01m

Los Angeles

Mon 13/10

00:09-00:33

2 stops21h 24m

$339

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 5/11

19:59-23:18

Nonstop6h 19m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

06:00-14:23

Nonstop5h 23m

$341

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 5/11

20:30-23:55

Nonstop6h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/11

21:55-05:59

Nonstop5h 04m

$348

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/12

16:35-23:26

1 stop9h 51m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/12

07:00-22:01

1 stop12h 01m

$351

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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 $470, 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 $476.

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 $1,930. 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 $2,423. 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 evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $660 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $2,316. 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 $557 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 $465 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 35% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to California flight.

Cheap New York to California flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from New York to California

Best price found

$170

Fastest flight time

5h 27m

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 $170. The best return flight deal from New York to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $362.
The fastest flight from New York to California takes 5h 27m
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)
  • 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?

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