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$81+ Cheap flights from LaGuardia, NY (LGA) 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGA — LAX
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
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One-way from

$81
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$360
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Cheapest flights from LaGuardia to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from LaGuardia to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 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.
Wed 5/281:35 pmLGA - LAS
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/49:24 pmLAS - LGA
1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$173
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/176:30 amLGA - OAK
2 stops17h 13mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/249:38 pmOAK - LGA
2 stops19h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$183
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/149:55 amLGA - LAS
1 stop16h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2011:58 pmLAS - LGA
1 stop13h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$204
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/276:30 pmLGA - LAX
2 stops18h 26mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/296:00 amLAX - LGA
2 stops13h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$206
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3010:55 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop28h 37mFrontier
Mon 6/210:27 pmLAX - LGA
1 stop9h 04mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$207
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2810:55 pmLGA - ONT
1 stop13h 20mFrontier
Mon 6/212:59 amONT - LGA
1 stop18h 11mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$208
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2010:00 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop22h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/212:35 amLAX - LGA
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$208
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/73:17 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/101:05 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/1010:00 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop18h 15mFrontier
Fri 5/169:59 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop20h 00mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$223
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/219:55 amLGA - SAN
2 stops24h 18mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/265:43 pmSAN - LGA
2 stops15h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/276:21 amLGA - SAN
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/2910:39 pmSAN - LGA
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$235
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/1510:50 pmLGA - SAN
1 stop14h 23mFrontier
Thu 5/226:25 amSAN - LGA
1 stop11h 34mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$238

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Customize your flight search to find flights from LaGuardia 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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to California that are best for you.

Fly from

LaGuardia

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/28

1:35 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/4

9:24 pm-10:00 am

1 stop9h 36m

$173

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/17

6:30 am-8:43 pm

2 stops17h 13m

Oakland

Tue 6/24

9:38 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$183

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/14

9:55 am-11:21 pm

1 stop16h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/20

11:58 pm-4:29 pm

1 stop13h 31m

$204

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/27

6:30 pm-9:56 am

2 stops18h 26m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$206

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/30

10:55 pm-12:32 am

1 stop28h 37m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/2

10:27 pm-10:31 am

1 stop9h 04m

$207

New YorkOntario

LGA - ONT

LGAONT

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/28

10:55 pm-9:15 am

1 stop13h 20m

Ontario

Mon 6/2

12:59 am-10:10 pm

1 stop18h 11m

$208

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/20

10:00 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop22h 43m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/2

12:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$208

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/10

3:17 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop9h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

1:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$222

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/10

10:00 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

9:59 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$223

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/1

5:25 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 7/4

10:49 am-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$230

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from New York LaGuardia 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 LGA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from LaGuardia 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 1, 2025.

When flying from New York LaGuardia 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.

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 May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to California, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,924 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    $81 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $114 and $117, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from New York LaGuardia Airport to California are New York LaGuardia - Los Angeles, New York LaGuardia - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl and New York LaGuardia - San Francisco.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on LaGuardia to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from LaGuardia to California?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from New York LaGuardia 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 8 airlines flying from LaGuardia to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from LaGuardia 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$82Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$145Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$199Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$206Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$227Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$231Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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