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$149+ Cheap flights from LaGuardia, NY (LGA) to California

LGA — LAX
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from LaGuardia to California

Wed 12/27:00 am -
1 stop7h 55m
Wed 12/912:15 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 11/2$292
Fri 12/41:59 pm -
1 stop10h 42m
Tue 12/156:15 am -
1 stop7h 33m
Deal found 11/2$297
Fri 12/47:00 am -
2 stops11h 55m
Mon 12/712:15 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 11/2$302
Fri 12/116:45 am -
1 stop9h 05m
Sun 12/1312:50 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 11/2$307
Fri 12/47:00 am -
1 stop7h 55m
Sun 12/67:45 am -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 11/2$308
Wed 12/25:08 pm -
1 stop9h 18m
Sun 12/611:59 pm -
1 stop9h 01m
Deal found 11/3$312
Thu 12/315:15 pm -
1 stop8h 31m
Wed 1/68:20 am -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 11/3$316
Thu 12/38:36 pm -
1 stop16h 01m
Tue 12/86:00 am -
2 stops10h 45m
Deal found 11/2$322
Sat 12/56:00 am -
1 stop8h 07m
Tue 12/1512:20 pm -
1 stop7h 19m
Deal found 11/3$327
Wed 12/26:00 am -
1 stop8h 57m
Sat 12/57:00 am -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 11/2$328
Thu 12/31:59 pm -
1 stop10h 56m
Wed 12/97:05 am -
1 stop7h 34m
Deal found 11/3$328
Sat 12/126:00 am -
1 stop8h 57m
Sun 1/108:20 am -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 11/3$331

Find flight deals from LaGuardia to California

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$292
(Southwest)

One-way from

$149
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$455

Good one-way deal

$224 or less
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From New York LaGuardia to California
One-way flight from New York LaGuardia to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York LaGuardia to California.

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New YorkSacramento

LGA New York LaGuardia - SMF Sacramento Intl

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/9

6:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

New YorkSacramento

LGA New York LaGuardia - SMF Sacramento Intl

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/22

6:30 am-2:05 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$154

New YorkSacramento

LGA New York LaGuardia - SMF Sacramento Intl

LGASMF

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/18

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

New YorkSan Jose

LGA New York LaGuardia - SJC San Jose

LGASJC

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/5

1:59 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop11h 13m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

New YorkSan Jose

LGA New York LaGuardia - SJC San Jose

LGASJC

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/28

4:00 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

New YorkSan Jose

LGA New York LaGuardia - SJC San Jose

LGASJC

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/11

10:30 am-7:25 pm

1 stop11h 55m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA New York LaGuardia - LAX Los Angeles

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/8

12:00 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop11h 02m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

New YorkSanta Barbara

LGA New York LaGuardia - SBA Santa Barbara

LGASBA

New York LaGuardia

Thu 11/26

6:05 am-1:12 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$193

New YorkSan Diego

LGA New York LaGuardia - SAN San Diego

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/1

6:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop8h 20m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$199

New YorkSan Diego

LGA New York LaGuardia - SAN San Diego

LGASAN

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/21

6:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$204

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Best time to book a flight from LaGuardia to California

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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 $362). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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?

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York LaGuardia Airport to California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York LaGuardia Airport to California flights typically cost between $406 and $499 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $377 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 26-Dec 1).

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to California?

The best time to book flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to California is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from New York LaGuardia Airport to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to California?

    A quick flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to California can take about 7h 55m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $292. New York LaGuardia Airport and California are separated by a distance of 2506 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $95 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $96 and $96, respectively.

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

  • 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?

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

  • 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 $362). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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 LaGuardia to California

Top 6 airlines flying from LaGuardia to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$131Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$143Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$178Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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