What airlines fly to California?

JetBlue, Delta and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport according to our data. JetBlue is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York John F Kennedy Intl to California?

Frontier, Delta, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York John F Kennedy Intl to California

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?

As of February 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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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Q: How many flights depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and California is 246 per day as of February 2026. The most frequent departure time is 7:00PM, with 37% of daily flights leaving at noon.

Q: How many flights depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California on average per week?

The number of flights available between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and California is 1,722 per week as of February 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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Frontier flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California

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Mar 3

JFK6:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

9h 50m

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8h 07m

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$183

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Mar 2

JFK6:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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10h 33m

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JFK12:16 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$184

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Feb 23

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18h 26m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of September is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport averaging around $327.

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

The cheapest day to depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California is on a Monday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as $362. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Sunday is $459.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $357. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $644 on average. Flights to California from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $363 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport for as low as $301 on momondo.

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There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on New York John F Kennedy Intl 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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Best Price Found	$133
Fastest flight time	5h 27m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The best one-way flight to California from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $133. The best round-trip flight deal from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $254.

The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California takes 5h 27m

Direct flights go from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California every day.

There are 418 airports in California. From New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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As of February 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California is Airbus A321neo, representing 23.63% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 at 21.81%, Airbus A321 (sharklets) at 8.99%, and Boeing 757-200 at 6.60%.

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $57	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,395 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
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Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $138	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 11,829 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
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There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York John F Kennedy Intl to California?

Frontier, Delta, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York John F Kennedy Intl to California

What airlines fly to California?

How many flights depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and California is 246 per day as of February 2026. The most frequent departure time is 7:00PM, with 37% of daily flights leaving at noon.

How many flights depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California on average per week?

The number of flights available between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and California is 1,722 per week as of February 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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