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$96+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to California

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May 5 — May 121
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Cheap 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$96
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$408

Good round-trip deal

$272 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 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. 4% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to California
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 April 30, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/46:59 amJFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 45mFrontier
Wed 7/99:17 pmLAS - JFK
Nonstop5h 13mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/31:00 pmJFK - LAS
1 stop9h 04mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/69:25 pmLAS - JFK
Nonstop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$196
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 6/97:06 amJFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 37mJetBlue
Wed 6/117:49 amLAS - JFK
Nonstop5h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/411:37 amJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mFrontier
Fri 6/68:53 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$204
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Wed 5/76:59 amJFK - ONT
1 stop8h 09mFrontier
Thu 5/156:35 pmONT - JFK
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$205
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 7/39:20 pmJFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 57mDelta
Tue 7/89:00 amLAS - JFK
Nonstop5h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/28$214
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/276:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop30h 29mFrontier
Tue 6/31:09 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop13h 21mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$222
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/289:30 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/211:33 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop9h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$223
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/289:30 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/31:39 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$225
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/24:30 pmJFK - LAS
1 stop9h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 6/67:10 pmLAS - JFK
1 stop9h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$227
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 5/245:50 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 38mJetBlue
Tue 5/276:00 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 4/28$227
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/44:54 pmJFK - LAS
1 stop10h 05mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/57:10 pmLAS - JFK
1 stop9h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$228

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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 April 30, 2025.
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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Return

Price

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/4

6:59 am-9:44 am

Nonstop5h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/8

9:17 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 13m

$171

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/3

1:00 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 6/6

9:25 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$196

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/9

7:06 am-9:43 am

Nonstop5h 37m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/12

9:05 pm-5:01 am

Nonstop4h 56m

$201

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/4

11:37 am-2:48 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/6

8:53 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 37m

$204

New YorkOntario

JFK - ONT

JFKONT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/28

6:59 am-11:43 am

1 stop7h 44m

Ontario

Fri 5/30

7:37 pm-5:30 am

1 stop6h 53m

$206

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/3

9:20 pm-12:17 am

Nonstop5h 57m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/8

9:00 am-5:30 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$214

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/27

6:59 am-10:28 am

1 stop30h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

1:09 pm-5:30 am

1 stop13h 21m

$222

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/28

9:30 am-12:59 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

11:33 pm-11:57 am

1 stop9h 24m

$223

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/28

9:30 am-12:59 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

1:39 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$225

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/2

4:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 6/6

7:10 pm-7:15 am

1 stop9h 05m

$227

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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 $246). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 April 30, 2025.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 April 30, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (148 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (72 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 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from New York to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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  • 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 $96. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California for a low price.

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  • 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 $118. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles) can be booked for $179 on average our data indicates $1,441 when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California.

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  • 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 $246). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$84Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$152Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$178Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$179Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$203Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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