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$123+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to California

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JFK — LAX
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 15, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/51:00 pm
JFK
-
LAS
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Tue 8/1111:53 pm
LAS
-
JFK
1 stop8h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$253
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/304:50 pm
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 46m
JetBlue
Sat 7/46:25 am
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 03m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/10$254
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/21:00 pm
JFK
-
LAS
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Thu 6/411:46 pm
LAS
-
JFK
1 stop8h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/21:00 pm
JFK
-
LAS
1 stop10h 39m
Frontier
Wed 9/910:05 pm
LAS
-
JFK
1 stop10h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/134:20 pm
JFK
-
SMF
1 stop9h 46m
Delta
Mon 8/177:18 pm
SMF
-
JFK
1 stop8h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/13$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/11:00 pm
JFK
-
LAS
1 stop10h 39m
Frontier
Fri 9/1110:05 pm
LAS
-
JFK
1 stop10h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$258
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/304:50 pm
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 46m
JetBlue
Wed 7/111:59 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 05m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/12$259
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/301:00 pm
JFK
-
LAS
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Fri 6/1211:51 pm
LAS
-
JFK
1 stop9h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/261:00 pm
JFK
-
LAS
1 stop10h 39m
Frontier
Tue 9/111:59 pm
LAS
-
JFK
1 stop8h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$261
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/310:10 pm
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 49m
JetBlue
Tue 7/710:25 am
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 07m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/13$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/246:00 pm
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop6h 00m
American Airlines
Thu 5/2810:46 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$264
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/81:00 pm
JFK
-
LAS
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Sat 8/811:53 pm
LAS
-
JFK
1 stop8h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$265

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for John F Kennedy Intl to California flight deals. Data was last updated May 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$253
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$123
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$402

Good round-trip deal

$297 or less

Good one-way deal

$172 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From New York John F Kennedy Intl to California
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to California
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to California.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/3

4:59 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/10

12:27 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

$277

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/21

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-7:52 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$278

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

8:05 am-4:28 pm

1 stop11h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/13

9:10 am-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$278

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/4

9:40 pm-12:23 am

Nonstop5h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 6/9

7:05 am-3:13 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$282
Quickest round-trip

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/8

5:00 pm-7:49 pm

Nonstop5h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 6/29

11:35 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop4h 55m

$287

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/12

9:59 pm-12:49 am

Nonstop5h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 7/22

11:30 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop4h 55m

$287

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/10

6:59 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop5h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/13

7:05 am-3:10 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$288

New YorkSacramento

JFK - SMF

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/9

11:00 am-6:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/16

6:35 am-6:07 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$297

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/9

2:20 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops12h 34m

Oakland

Tue 6/30

5:03 pm-6:23 am

1 stop10h 20m

$304

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/14

12:59 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops13h 51m

Oakland

Tue 7/21

12:30 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$304

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California (average of $291). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $454). 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 JFK to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl 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 May 15, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to California. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl 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 May 15, 2026.

The most flights from JFK to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (146 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (77 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?

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 May 15, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andJetBlue from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?

    Airlines like Delta, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California in about 5h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and California is about 2241 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $64. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California consider choosing Fiji Airways (95%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (94%) or Icelandair (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $147. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $282 on average, our data indicates $1,327 when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to California?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California (average of $291). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $454). 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 9 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$66Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$151Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$155Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$239Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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