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$101+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to California

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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — LAX
Mar 10 — Mar 171
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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 February 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Mon 3/164:29 pm
JFK
-
LAX
2 stops24h 23m
Frontier
Tue 4/142:58 pm
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop12h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Sat 5/97:30 am
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop10h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/166:06 pm
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop9h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$181
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 3/36:05 am
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Mon 3/911:01 pm
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop13h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 4/1411:04 am
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop14h 02m
Frontier
Tue 4/212:58 pm
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop12h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Sat 4/187:30 am
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop10h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/256:15 am
LAX
-
JFK
2 stops15h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$186
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Wed 5/1311:30 am
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop11h 42m
Frontier
Sat 5/166:06 pm
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop9h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 4/2111:04 am
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop14h 02m
Frontier
Fri 5/11:51 pm
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop8h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7$192
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/36:05 am
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/116:00 am
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Thu 4/2311:04 am
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop15h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2711:36 pm
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop31h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$195
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Wed 5/67:30 am
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop9h 33m
Frontier
Mon 5/1111:36 pm
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop7h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5$196
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Wed 4/297:30 am
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 57m
Frontier
Sat 5/210:25 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Sun 5/107:30 am
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 57m
Frontier
Wed 5/1312:19 pm
LAS
-
JFK
1 stop9h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5$198

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 February 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$180
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$101
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$254 or less

Good one-way deal

$133 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 ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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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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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Price

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/5

8:35 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop6h 30m

San Diego

Wed 3/11

10:25 pm-6:49 am

Nonstop5h 24m

$217

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/8

8:30 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop6h 12m

San Diego

Mon 5/11

10:00 pm-6:26 am

Nonstop5h 26m

$217

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/17

8:35 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

San Diego

Tue 4/21

10:25 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$217

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/27

8:35 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop6h 30m

San Diego

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-3:24 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

$217

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/24

3:45 pm-7:22 pm

Nonstop6h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

2:45 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

$219

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/24

8:11 pm-11:54 pm

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

11:11 pm-7:59 am

Nonstop5h 48m

$219

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/8

10:00 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop6h 24m

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

2:35 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

$219

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/25

11:15 am-2:44 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

4:00 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$219

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/6

5:30 pm-9:11 pm

Nonstop6h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

4:05 pm-12:36 am

Nonstop5h 31m

$219

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/5

5:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

San Diego

Sat 3/7

7:35 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California (average of $71). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $172). 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 February 8, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% 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 January 31, 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 February 8, 2026.

The most flights from JFK to USCA are scheduled on a Saturday (116 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

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 February 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines 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

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California in about 6h 30m. 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 2440 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 $70. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit 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 Fiji Airways (87%), Japan Airlines (82%) or EL AL (74%) 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 $101. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles) can be booked for $171 on average, our data indicates $1,449 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California (average of $71). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $172). 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 February 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$57Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$80Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$138Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$142Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$272Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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