Cheap flights from New York to California from $99

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6:59 am - 10:27 am
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LAX
6h 28mnonstop
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11:36 pm - 7:55 pm
LAX
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EWR
17h 19m
1 stop
$169Multiple Airlines
Sa, Mai 2 - Mo, Mai 4
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6:59 pm - 10:14 pm
EWR
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LAX
6h 15mnonstop
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7:00 am - 6:54 pm
LAX
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EWR
8h 54m
1 stop
$170Multiple Airlines
Di, Mrz 24 - Mi, Apr 8
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7:14 pm - 10:46 pm
EWR
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LAX
6h 32mnonstop
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8:05 am - 4:20 pm
LAX
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EWR
5h 15mnonstop
$171Spirit Airlines
Sa, Mai 23 - Mi, Mai 27
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6:59 pm - 10:14 pm
EWR
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LAX
6h 15mnonstop
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1:11 am - 6:54 pm
LAX
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EWR
14h 43m
1 stop
$172Spirit Airlines
Di, Mrz 24 - Mo, Mrz 30
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8:05 am - 10:58 am
EWR
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LAS
5h 53mnonstop
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10:50 am - 6:40 pm
LAS
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EWR
4h 50mnonstop
$207JetBlue
Mi, Mrz 4 - Mi, Mrz 11
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5:35 pm - 8:20 pm
EWR
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LAS
5h 45mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
6:30 am - 2:25 pm
LAS
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EWR
4h 55mnonstop
$212JetBlue
Di, Mrz 31 - Di, Apr 7
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7:00 am - 10:45 am
EWR
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SFO
6h 45mnonstop
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7:20 am - 3:55 pm
SFO
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EWR
5h 35mnonstop
$219Alaska Airlines
Do, Mrz 12 - Mi, Mrz 18
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11:30 am - 3:18 pm
JFK
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SFO
6h 48mnonstop
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6:29 am - 3:00 pm
SFO
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JFK
5h 31mnonstop
$219Alaska Airlines
Do, Mrz 5 - Mo, Mrz 9
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3:15 pm - 8:56 pm
LGA
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SFO
8h 41m
1 stop
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12:30 am - 11:30 am
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LGA
8h 00m
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$233American Airlines
Sa, Feb 28 - Sa, Feb 28
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4:05 pm - 11:49 pm
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ONT
10h 44m
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ONT
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9h 55m
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$257Delta
Mo, Feb 23 - Di, Feb 24

Spirit Airlines flights from New York to California

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on New York to California flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
May 23
EWR7:14 pmNewark
6h 32m
LAX10:46 pmLos Angeles
May 27
LAX8:05 amLos Angeles
5h 15m
EWR4:20 pmNewark
$171
Spirit Airlines
Mar 24
EWR6:59 pmNewark
6h 15m
LAX10:14 pmLos Angeles
Mar 30
LAX1:11 amLos Angeles
14h 43m
1 stop
EWR6:54 pmNewark
$172
Spirit Airlines
Mar 3
EWR9:10 amNewark
6h 28m
LAX12:38 pmLos Angeles
Mar 19
LAX8:18 amLos Angeles
5h 08m
EWR4:26 pmNewark
$173

Frontier flights from New York to California

Our best Frontier deals on New York to California flight tickets
Frontier
Mar 16
JFK4:29 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 23m
2 stops
LAX1:52 pmLos Angeles
Apr 14
LAX2:58 pmLos Angeles
12h 32m
1 stop
JFK6:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$180
Frontier
Mar 3
JFK6:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 50m
1 stop
LAX12:55 pmLos Angeles
Mar 9
LAX11:01 pmLos Angeles
13h 28m
1 stop
JFK3:29 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$183
Frontier
Apr 14
JFK7:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 33m
1 stop
LAX2:03 pmLos Angeles
Apr 22
LAX2:58 pmLos Angeles
12h 32m
1 stop
JFK6:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$184

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NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sa 5/2

6:59 am-10:27 am

Nonstop6h 28m

Los Angeles

Mo 5/4

11:36 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop17h 19m

$169

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Di 3/24

6:59 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Mi 4/8

7:00 am-6:54 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$170

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sa 5/23

7:14 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop6h 32m

Los Angeles

Mi 5/27

8:05 am-4:20 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$171

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Di 3/24

6:59 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Mo 3/30

1:11 am-6:54 pm

1 stop14h 43m

$172

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Mi 3/4

8:05 am-10:58 am

Nonstop5h 53m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mi 3/11

10:50 am-6:40 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$207

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Di 3/31

5:35 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Di 4/7

6:30 am-2:25 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$212

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Do 3/12

7:00 am-10:45 am

Nonstop6h 45m

San Francisco

Mi 3/18

7:20 am-3:55 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$219

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Do 3/5

11:30 am-3:18 pm

Nonstop6h 48m

San Francisco

Mo 3/9

6:29 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

$219

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sa 2/28

3:15 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop8h 41m

San Francisco

Sa 2/28

12:30 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 00m

$233

New YorkOntario

JFK - ONT

JFKONT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mo 2/23

4:05 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop10h 44m

Ontario

Di 2/24

10:20 pm-11:15 am

1 stop9h 55m

$257

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of January is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from New York averaging around $324.

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 $365. 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 $462.

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 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 $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 for as low as $301 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

$136

Fastest flight time

5h 20m

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 $136. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $238.
The fastest flight from New York to California takes 5h 20m
Direct flights go from New York to California every day.
There are 418 airports in California. From New York there are direct flights to 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 are refreshed on a daily basis.

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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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New York to California?

Best airlines flying from New York to California

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $57Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,430 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $80Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,052 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $118Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,829 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $118Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,896 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,851 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,172 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $168Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,254 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $192Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,280 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $192Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,249 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $208Free CancellationRating
6.8
343 reviews
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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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