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Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 4:41 pmJFK-LAS
13h 26m1 stop
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9:27 pm - 5:30 amLAS-JFK
5h 03mnonstop
$152Frontier
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Mon, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 10
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6:59 am - 9:34 amJFK-LAS
5h 35mnonstop
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12:55 am - 11:59 amLAS-JFK
8h 04m1 stop
$153Frontier
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 22
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7:10 pm - 9:59 pmJFK-LAS
5h 49mnonstop
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11:15 pm - 7:04 amLAS-JFK
4h 49mnonstop
$161JetBlue
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Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 12
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6:45 pm - 9:35 pmJFK-LAS
5h 50mnonstop
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7:00 am - 2:49 pmLAS-JFK
4h 49mnonstop
$163JetBlue
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 28
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7:05 am - 10:14 pmEWR-LAS
18h 09m1 stop
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7:00 am - 5:45 amLAS-EWR
19h 45m1 stop
$218Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
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6:00 pm - 9:19 pmJFK-LAX
6h 19mnonstop
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3:55 pm - 12:14 amLAX-JFK
5h 19mnonstop
$232Delta
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Tue, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 14
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8:59 pm - 12:18 amJFK-LAX
6h 19mnonstop
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3:55 pm - 12:14 amLAX-JFK
5h 19mnonstop
$237Delta
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Fri, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 15
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10:00 am - 1:30 pmJFK-SFO
6h 30mnonstop
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1:35 pm - 10:14 pmSFO-JFK
5h 39mnonstop
$237Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Fri, Oct 31
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7:00 am - 10:00 amEWR-SFO
6h 00mnonstop
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9:00 pm - 5:24 amSFO-EWR
5h 24mnonstop
$264United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 21
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12:00 pm - 3:29 pmEWR-SFO
6h 29mnonstop
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9:30 pm - 5:54 amSFO-EWR
5h 24mnonstop
$269United Airlines
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Spirit Airlines flights from New York to California

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on New York to California flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Oct 3
EWR6:20 pmNewark
6h 08m
LAX9:28 pmLos Angeles
Oct 8
LAX12:35 pmLos Angeles
5h 25m
EWR9:00 pmNewark
Spirit Airlines
Oct 2
EWR5:15 amNewark
20h 29m
1 stop
LAX10:44 pmLos Angeles
Oct 7
LAX12:35 pmLos Angeles
5h 25m
EWR9:00 pmNewark
Spirit Airlines
Oct 1
EWR5:20 pmNewark
6h 06m
LAX8:26 pmLos Angeles
Oct 15
LAX12:35 pmLos Angeles
5h 25m
EWR9:00 pmNewark

American Airlines flights from New York to California

Our best American Airlines deals on New York to California flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 12
EWR6:00 amNewark
9h 56m
1 stop
LAX12:56 pmLos Angeles
Nov 18
LAX6:00 amLos Angeles
8h 01m
1 stop
EWR5:01 pmNewark
American Airlines
Dec 16
LGA6:00 amNew York LaGuardia
7h 40m
1 stop
LAS10:40 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Dec 16
LAS1:31 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
7h 16m
1 stop
LGA11:47 pmNew York LaGuardia
American Airlines
Oct 1
JFK11:59 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 17m
2 stops
ONT6:16 pmOntario
Oct 7
ONT11:59 pmOntario
10h 04m
2 stops
JFK1:03 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/6

6:15 am-4:41 pm

1 stop13h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/10

9:27 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 03m

$152

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/20

6:59 am-9:34 am

Nonstop5h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/22

12:55 am-11:59 am

1 stop8h 04m

$153

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/3

7:10 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop5h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/12

11:15 pm-7:04 am

Nonstop4h 49m

$161

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/20

6:45 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/28

7:00 am-2:49 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

$163

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Sat 11/1

7:05 am-10:14 pm

1 stop18h 09m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/8

7:00 am-5:45 am

1 stop19h 45m

$218

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/4

6:00 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop6h 19m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/14

3:55 pm-12:14 am

Nonstop5h 19m

$232

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/7

8:59 pm-12:18 am

Nonstop6h 19m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/15

3:55 pm-12:14 am

Nonstop5h 19m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/29

10:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

1:35 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop5h 39m

$237

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 10/16

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop6h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

9:00 pm-5:24 am

Nonstop5h 24m

$264

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 11/20

12:00 pm-3:29 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

9:30 pm-5:54 am

Nonstop5h 24m

$269

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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 averaging around $317.

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

The cheapest day to depart from New York to California is on a Monday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as $357. 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 $500.

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 $369. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $601 on average. Flights to California from New York in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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 $371 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 $310 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

$133

Fastest flight time

5h 20m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun

Airports in California

1 airport
The best one-way flight to California from New York in the past 72 hours is $133. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $227.
The fastest flight from New York to California takes 5h 20m
Direct flights go from New York to California on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines.
There is 1 airport near California: Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York 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 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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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $62Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,023 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $102Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,173 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $118Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,914 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $120Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,729 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $175Free CancellationRating
6.9
330 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $178Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $178Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $186Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $197Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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