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Cheap flights from New York to California from £72

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New York to California

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£109

One-way from

£72
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 20/2-20/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 54m total
  • New York to California
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 5/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 05m total
  • New York to California
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Cheapest flights from New York to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 January 2025.

Thu 20/207:59JFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 59mFrontier
Thu 20/223:06LAS - JFK
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
Deal found 4/1£109
Sat 1/322:59LGA - LAS
1 stop11h 10mFrontier
Sat 8/323:25LAS - LGA
1 stop12h 51mFrontier
Deal found 3/1£126
Wed 22/116:58EWR - LAS
Nonstop5h 40mSpirit Airlines
Wed 29/112:31LAS - EWR
1 stop8h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1£134
Wed 22/117:00LGA - LAS
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/109:27LAS - LGA
1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£136
Wed 5/208:30LGA - LAS
2 stops28h 56mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/207:20LAS - LGA
1 stop7h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1£138
Wed 5/213:00JFK - LAS
1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/223:00LAS - JFK
1 stop8h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£139
Tue 4/217:35JFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 50mJetBlue
Sat 8/207:00LAS - JFK
Nonstop4h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 4/1£144
Tue 4/215:56EWR - LAX
1 stop9h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/205:45LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1£146
Sat 1/320:30JFK - LAS
Nonstop6h 11mDelta
Tue 4/323:39LAS - JFK
Nonstop4h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/1£152
Tue 25/312:10EWR - LAS
Nonstop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/423:36LAS - EWR
Nonstop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/1£160
Tue 11/216:30JFK - LAS
1 stop8h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sat 15/209:00LAS - JFK
1 stop27h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1£163
Fri 21/211:01JFK - LAX
1 stop13h 34mFrontier
Tue 25/210:40LAX - JFK
1 stop16h 50mFrontier
Deal found 3/1£170

Find flights from New York to California within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 January 2025.

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New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 20/2

07:59-10:58

Nonstop5h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 20/2

23:06-10:01

1 stop7h 55m

£109

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/3

22:59-07:09

1 stop11h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/3

23:25-16:16

1 stop12h 51m

£126

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Wed 22/1

16:58-19:38

Nonstop5h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 29/1

12:31-23:44

1 stop8h 13m

£134

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Wed 22/1

17:00-21:50

1 stop31h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 29/1

09:27-19:06

1 stop6h 39m

£136

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/2

08:30-10:26

2 stops28h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/2

07:20-17:32

1 stop7h 12m

£138

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/2

13:00-19:06

1 stop9h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/2

23:00-10:06

1 stop8h 06m

£139

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/2

17:35-20:25

Nonstop5h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/2

07:00-14:56

Nonstop4h 56m

£144

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 4/2

15:56-22:30

1 stop9h 34m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/2

05:45-17:33

1 stop8h 48m

£146

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/3

20:30-23:41

Nonstop6h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/3

23:39-07:35

Nonstop4h 56m

£152

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Tue 25/3

12:10-15:03

Nonstop5h 53m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/4

23:36-07:30

Nonstop4h 54m

£160

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Best time to book a flight from New York to California

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Travel insights for flights from New York to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to California (average of £575). Flying from New York to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to California as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New York to California

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 January 2025.

The most flights from NYC to USCA are scheduled on a Saturday (178 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 4 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue from New York to California by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,679 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,679 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,606 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,679 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,526 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,679 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,212 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,679 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,963 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,679 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to California one-way?

    £72 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from £80 and £92, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to California?

    The most popular route from New York to California is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to California?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York to California consider choosing Fiji Airways (97%), China Southern (96%) or TAP AIR PORTUGAL (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to California?

    While on average a flight from New York to California is generally £736, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £99. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay £152 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to California (average of £575). Flying from New York to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from New York to California

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£103Average£318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest£137Average£182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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JetBlueCheapest£194Average£329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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