Cheap flights from New Jersey to California from $79

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7:59 am - 11:00 am
JFK
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LAS
6h 01mnonstop
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1:53 pm - 5:00 am
LAS
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JFK
12h 07m1 stop
$132Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Fri, Jan 16
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7:59 am - 11:00 am
JFK
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LAS
6h 01mnonstop
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1:53 pm - 5:00 am
LAS
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JFK
12h 07m1 stop
$133Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Fri, Jan 16
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11:00 am - 10:31 am
JFK
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LAS
26h 31m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:36 pm - 6:30 am
LAS
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JFK
4h 54mnonstop
$134Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Fri, Jan 16
Frontier Logo
1:00 pm - 7:11 pm
JFK
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LAS
9h 11m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:20 pm - 10:00 am
LAS
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JFK
8h 40m1 stop
$135Frontier
Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 8
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4:15 pm - 7:15 am
EWR
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LAX
18h 00m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 4:35 pm
LAX
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EWR
5h 15mnonstop
$174Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 16
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4:15 pm - 7:15 am
EWR
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LAX
18h 00m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 4:35 pm
LAX
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EWR
5h 15mnonstop
$175Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 16
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6:00 am - 9:08 am
EWR
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LAX
6h 08mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 3:51 pm
LAX
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EWR
5h 21mnonstop
$177United Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
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4:23 pm - 10:47 pm
JFK
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SFO
9h 24m1 stop
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9:16 am - 5:53 pm
SFO
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JFK
5h 37mnonstop
$223Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Fri, Jan 23
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4:23 pm - 7:46 pm
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SAN
6h 23mnonstop
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7:51 am - 4:12 pm
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JFK
5h 21mnonstop
$226Alaska Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
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8h 14m1 stop
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6:15 am - 5:00 pm
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7h 45m1 stop
$236American Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24

United Airlines flights from New Jersey to California

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United Airlines
Jan 14
EWR6:00 amNewark
6h 08m
LAX9:08 amLos Angeles
Jan 21
LAX7:30 amLos Angeles
5h 21m
EWR3:51 pmNewark
United Airlines
Feb 1
EWR8:40 amNewark
6h 05m
LAX11:45 amLos Angeles
Feb 6
LAX10:50 pmLos Angeles
5h 14m
EWR7:04 amNewark
United Airlines
Jan 8
EWR2:45 pmNewark
6h 18m
LAX6:03 pmLos Angeles
Jan 11
LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles
5h 15m
EWR5:45 amNewark

American Airlines flights from New Jersey to California

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American Airlines
Jan 13
LGA12:00 pmNew York LaGuardia
8h 44m
1 stop
LAX5:44 pmLos Angeles
Jan 13
LAX11:45 pmLos Angeles
7h 29m
1 stop
LGA10:14 amNew York LaGuardia
American Airlines
Jan 17
JFK2:44 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
8h 52m
1 stop
SAN8:36 pmSan Diego
Jan 24
SAN10:45 pmSan Diego
8h 45m
1 stop
JFK10:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
American Airlines
Apr 25
PHL3:35 pmPhiladelphia
5h 23m
LAS5:58 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
May 2
LAS9:49 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
4h 37m
PHL5:26 amPhiladelphia

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Price

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/10

7:59 am-11:00 am

Nonstop6h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/16

1:53 pm-5:00 am

1 stop12h 07m

$132

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/10

7:59 am-11:00 am

Nonstop6h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/16

1:53 pm-5:00 am

1 stop12h 07m

$133

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/10

11:00 am-10:31 am

1 stop26h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/16

10:36 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 54m

$134

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/8

1:00 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/8

10:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop8h 40m

$135

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 1/9

4:15 pm-7:15 am

1 stop18h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

8:20 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$174

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 1/9

4:15 pm-7:15 am

1 stop18h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

8:20 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$175

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-9:08 am

Nonstop6h 08m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

7:30 am-3:51 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

$177

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/21

4:23 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop9h 24m

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

9:16 am-5:53 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

$223

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/16

4:23 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop6h 23m

San Diego

Fri 1/23

7:51 am-4:12 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

$226

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/17

6:30 am-11:44 am

1 stop8h 14m

San Diego

Sat 1/24

6:15 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$236

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

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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 Jersey averaging around $312.

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

The cheapest day to depart from New Jersey to California is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $374. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Monday is $494.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $378. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $500 on average. Flights to California from New Jersey in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest New Jersey 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 Jersey when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $369 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from New Jersey for as low as $293 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New Jersey to California flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on New Jersey 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

$157

Fastest flight time

5h 13m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

418 airports
The best one-way flight to California from New Jersey in the past 72 hours is $157. The best round-trip flight deal from New Jersey to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $271.
The fastest flight from New Jersey to California takes 5h 13m
Direct flights go from New Jersey to California every day.
There are 418 airports in California. From New Jersey there are direct flights to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from New Jersey to California?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Jersey 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 license 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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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $92Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,190 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $108Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,082 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $118Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,819 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,895 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $203Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,006 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,053 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $227Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,474 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $230Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,092 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $238Free CancellationRating
6.9
333 reviews
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