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$149+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to California

JFK — LAX
Dec 11 — Dec 181
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to California

Sat 12/58:28 am -
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Sat 12/124:21 pm -
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Deal found 11/6$297
Thu 12/31:00 pm -
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Mon 12/75:01 pm -
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Tue 12/87:20 pm -
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Wed 12/28:28 am -
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Sun 12/61:05 pm -
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Mon 12/78:41 pm -
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Mon 12/147:28 pm -
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Wed 12/97:32 am -
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Tue 12/812:35 pm -
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Tue 12/159:40 pm -
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Deal found 11/10$346
Thu 12/35:00 pm -
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Thu 12/109:40 pm -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 11/9$347

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to California

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$323
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$149
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$473

Good round-trip deal

$395 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
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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
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to California.
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New YorkSacramento

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/6

7:10 am-1:14 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

New YorkSacramento

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/10

6:40 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

New YorkSacramento

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/5

7:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

New YorkSacramento

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

JFKSMF

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/11

4:26 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

New YorkOntario

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ONT Ontario

JFKONT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/9

4:35 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Ontario

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

New YorkOntario

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ONT Ontario

JFKONT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 12/5

6:35 am-12:17 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Ontario

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

New YorkOntario

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ONT Ontario

JFKONT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/4

4:08 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Ontario

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

New YorkBurbank

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BUR Hollywood Burbank

JFKBUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/27

1:00 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop10h 43m

Hollywood Burbank

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$188

New YorkBurbank

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BUR Hollywood Burbank

JFKBUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 12/5

1:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Hollywood Burbank

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$188

New YorkSan Diego

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SAN San Diego

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/6

8:30 am-11:56 am

Nonstop6h 26m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$188

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

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 $309). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $511). 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?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

The most flights from JFK to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (152 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (63 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California flights typically cost between $391 and $605 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $370 on Alaska Airlines (Dec 8-Dec 13).

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 32 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 day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

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

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Delta, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California in about 9h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 24m. The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and California is about 2513 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $45. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL (93%), Fiji Airways (90%) or Kenya Airways (89%) 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 $176. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $278 on average, our data indicates $1,369 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 $309). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $511). 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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Alternative routes for John F Kennedy Intl to California

Top 7 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$71Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$151Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$170Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$189Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$239Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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