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

The number of flights available between New York and California is 1,337 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Tue, with 33% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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

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

Which airlines fly to California?

Delta, Frontier and Spirit Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from New York according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

As of December 2025, 191 flights take off from New York and land in California each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 8:00p.m., with 38% of daily flights taking off at noon.

How long is the flight from New York to California?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in New York, such as Newark or New York, and flying into California, then you can expect flight times to average 6h 28m and 7h 48m, respectively.

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 many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to California?

The number of operators available for flights from New York to California is 4 as of December 2025.

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 required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:00 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.

JFK

LAX

6h 25mdirect

8:31 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.

LAX

JFK

5h 29mdirect

C$ 242Frontier

Fri, 9 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan

6:00 a.m. - 9:08 a.m.

EWR

LAX

6h 08mdirect

7:30 a.m. - 3:51 p.m.

LAX

EWR

5h 21mdirect

C$ 244United Airlines

Tue, 13 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

9:35 a.m. - 12:49 p.m.

JFK

LAX

6h 14mdirect

7:00 a.m. - 3:22 p.m.

LAX

JFK

5h 22mdirect

C$ 244JetBlue

Wed, 28 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

12:59 p.m. - 11:44 p.m.

LGA

LAS

13h 45m1 stop

11:26 a.m. - 11:49 p.m.

LAS

LGA

9h 23m1 stop

C$ 246Spirit Airlines

Tue, 13 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan

9:29 p.m. - 12:50 a.m.

JFK

LAX

6h 21mdirect

3:25 p.m. - 11:44 p.m.

LAX

JFK

5h 19mdirect

C$ 246JetBlue

Thu, 8 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan

6:25 a.m. - 2:07 p.m.

LGA

LAX

10h 42m1 stop

10:45 p.m. - 5:58 p.m.

LAX

LGA

16h 13m2 stops

C$ 249Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan

7:59 a.m. - 7:22 p.m.

JFK

LAX

14h 23m1 stop

8:37 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.

LAX

JFK

5h 23mdirect

C$ 249Frontier

Wed, 14 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan

8:59 a.m. - 6:02 p.m.

LGA

LAX

12h 03m1 stop

12:33 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

LAX

LGA

10h 27m1 stop

C$ 251Spirit Airlines

Wed, 14 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan

7:29 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.

EWR

LAX

6h 26mdirect

8:02 a.m. - 4:22 p.m.

LAX

EWR

5h 20mdirect

C$ 257Alaska Airlines

Wed, 28 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

7:29 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.

EWR

LAX

6h 26mdirect

8:02 a.m. - 4:22 p.m.

LAX

EWR

5h 20mdirect

C$ 271Alaska Airlines

Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

Spirit Airlines flights from New York to California

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Spirit Airlines

13 Jan

LGA12:59 p.m.New York LaGuardia

13h 45m

1 stop

LAS11:44 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

14 Jan

LAS11:26 a.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9h 23m

1 stop

LGA11:49 p.m.New York LaGuardia

C$ 246

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14 Jan

LGA8:59 a.m.New York LaGuardia

12h 03m

1 stop

LAX6:02 p.m.Los Angeles

24 Jan

LAX12:33 a.m.Los Angeles

10h 27m

1 stop

LGA2:00 p.m.New York LaGuardia

C$ 251

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5 Feb

LGA11:59 a.m.New York LaGuardia

14h 02m

1 stop

LAS11:01 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8 Feb

LAS9:35 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7h 15m

1 stop

LGA7:50 a.m.New York LaGuardia

C$ 255

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28 Jan

JFK9:29 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 21m

LAX12:50 a.m.Los Angeles

2 Feb

LAX10:25 a.m.Los Angeles

5h 23m

JFK6:48 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 244

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8 Jan

JFK9:29 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 21m

LAX12:50 a.m.Los Angeles

14 Jan

LAX3:25 p.m.Los Angeles

5h 19m

JFK11:44 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 246

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17 Jan

JFK10:59 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 21m

LAX2:20 p.m.Los Angeles

2 Feb

LAX11:40 p.m.Los Angeles

5h 20m

JFK8:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 251

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11:00 a.m.-2:25 p.m.

Nonstop6h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

8:31 p.m.-5:00 a.m.

Nonstop5h 29m

C$ 242

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EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 13/1

6:00 a.m.-9:08 a.m.

Nonstop6h 08m

Los Angeles

Tue 20/1

7:30 a.m.-3:51 p.m.

Nonstop5h 21m

C$ 244

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JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/1

9:35 a.m.-12:49 p.m.

Nonstop6h 14m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

7:00 a.m.-3:22 p.m.

Nonstop5h 22m

C$ 244

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LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 13/1

12:59 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

1 stop13h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 14/1

11:26 a.m.-11:49 p.m.

1 stop9h 23m

C$ 246

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JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/1

9:29 p.m.-12:50 a.m.

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles

Wed 14/1

3:25 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

Nonstop5h 19m

C$ 246

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LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/1

6:25 a.m.-2:07 p.m.

1 stop10h 42m

Los Angeles

Mon 19/1

10:45 p.m.-5:58 p.m.

2 stops16h 13m

C$ 249

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/1

7:59 a.m.-7:22 p.m.

1 stop14h 23m

Los Angeles

Sun 18/1

8:37 p.m.-5:00 a.m.

Nonstop5h 23m

C$ 249

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 14/1

8:59 a.m.-6:02 p.m.

1 stop12h 03m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

12:33 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 27m

C$ 251

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 28/1

7:29 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Sat 31/1

8:02 a.m.-4:22 p.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

C$ 257

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 5/2

7:29 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/2

8:02 a.m.-4:22 p.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

C$ 271

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to California

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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 C$ 430, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to California in January, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to California during September average around C$ 430.

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

According to our data, Friday is the cheapest day to fly to California from New York. The lowest ticket price found for a Friday departure recently was C$ 443. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from New York to California on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around C$ 581. 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?

Our data shows that the cheapest New York to California flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to California in the morning for as low as C$ 440. Flights to California are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of C$ 1,309. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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 C$ 508 when searching 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 C$ 403 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?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York to California.

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Best price found	C$ 148
Fastest flight time	5h 45m
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 C$ 148. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 392.

The fastest flight from New York to California takes 5h 45m

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 many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to California?
The number of operators available for flights from New York to California is 4 as of December 2025.
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 required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York to California?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from New York to California is Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (17.65% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321neo (17.35%), Boeing 757-200 (10.27%), and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (7.75%).

Best airlines flying from New York to California

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 138	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,187 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Frontier	PriceFrom C$ 165	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.8 3,082 reviews	Search Frontier flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom C$ 166	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,894 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Delta	PriceFrom C$ 478	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,010 reviews	Search Delta flights

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Finding the right flight to California from New York is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognizable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to California quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from New York to California with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from New York to California with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight from New York to California.

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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?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York to California.

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

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

Which airlines fly to California?

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

As of December 2025, 191 flights take off from New York and land in California each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 8:00p.m., with 38% of daily flights taking off at noon.

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

The number of flights available between New York and California is 1,337 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Tue, with 33% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How long is the flight from New York to California?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in New York, such as Newark or New York, and flying into California, then you can expect flight times to average 6h 28m and 7h 48m, respectively.

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Best airlines flying from New York to California

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from New York to California?

Can I find flights from New York to California with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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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?

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