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Tue 11/1010:14 pm -
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Deal found 9/21$246
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Deal found 9/21$262
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Deal found 9/22$264
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Deal found 9/19$271
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Deal found 9/22$281
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Deal found 9/19$283
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Deal found 9/22$328
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Deal found 9/20$331

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$246
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$122
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$433

Good round-trip deal

$387 or less

Good one-way deal

$222 or less
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From New Jersey to California
One-way flight from New Jersey to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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NewarkSan Jose

EWR Newark - SJC San Jose

EWRSJC

Newark

Sat 10/31

7:04 am-12:47 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

NewarkSan Jose

EWR Newark - SJC San Jose

EWRSJC

Newark

Tue 11/3

9:30 am-3:51 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

NewarkSan Jose

EWR Newark - SJC San Jose

EWRSJC

Newark

Wed 11/11

12:59 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops13h 00m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$174

NewarkSan Jose

EWR Newark - SJC San Jose

EWRSJC

Newark

Thu 11/5

9:30 am-5:03 pm

1 stop10h 33m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$174

NewarkSan Jose

EWR Newark - SJC San Jose

EWRSJC

Newark

Thu 10/29

6:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop9h 39m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$174

NewarkSan Jose

EWR Newark - SJC San Jose

EWRSJC

Newark

Fri 10/30

6:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop8h 44m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$174
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NewarkSan Diego

EWR Newark - SAN San Diego

EWRSAN

Newark

Wed 10/21

7:00 am-9:49 am

Nonstop5h 49m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

NewarkSan Diego

EWR Newark - SAN San Diego

EWRSAN

Newark

Wed 11/18

4:30 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

NewarkSan Diego

EWR Newark - SAN San Diego

EWRSAN

Newark

Fri 10/30

6:10 pm-9:22 pm

Nonstop6h 12m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$199

NewarkSan Diego

EWR Newark - SAN San Diego

EWRSAN

Newark

Fri 11/13

3:29 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop10h 06m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$199

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Jersey to California

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NJ to CA?

It’s optimal to fly from New Jersey to California in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from New Jersey to California

The most flights from USNJ to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Jersey to California?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New Jersey to California flights typically cost between $346 and $550 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $362 on Alaska Airlines (Dec 2-Dec 9).

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Jersey to California?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Jersey to California flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon 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

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines from New Jersey to California have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

New Jersey to California Travel Guide

Bordered by the cool blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, the coast of California features scenic beaches, while the inland areas have gorgeous national parks and all kinds of attractions to make your trip memorable. The state has some of the most famous areas in the country, from the Hollywood Walk of Fame to San Francisco's Union Square. There's no shortage of flights from New Jersey to California, and a direct flight gets you there in just over five hours.

The first thing you notice when you visit California is its diversity. Just within Los Angeles, there's a fast-paced downtown, laid-back beach areas, the upscale, flashy restaurants in Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, and a thriving independent art scene in North Hollywood. You could hit the slopes at Big Bear, or spend the night camping away from it all in the peaceful Ojai or Big Sur areas. While southern California gets the attention for its hot weather, northern California also has plenty to see and do, including the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and wine tours in Napa Valley.

California is the type of place that is great to visit at any time of year. Use our smart search engine to check out cheap flights from New Jersey to California and save money on your upcoming trip.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from New Jersey to California?

    On a direct flight from New Jersey to California, expect to spend a little over five hours on the plane, although this depends on where in California you land.

  • Which airlines operate flights from New Jersey to California?

    Direct flights from New Jersey to California are available with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, United and Virgin America. United has the widest range of destinations in California.

  • How frequent are flights between New Jersey and California?

    There are plenty of options flying from New Jersey to California, as there are typically over 10 daily direct flights and dozens more flights with stops available.

  • Which airports serve New Jersey to California?

    Flights from New Jersey to California fly out of Newark Liberty International Airport. California has quite a few international airports, the busiest being Los Angeles International Airport. There are also large international airports in San Francisco, San Diego, Oakland, San Jose and multiple other cities, making it easy to fly to most areas of California.

  • Which direct flight route between New Jersey and California is cheapest?

    Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is a popular route that often has cheap flights available, but with all the flights going to California, deals come and go often. Your best bet is figuring out where in California you want to go, and then looking for deals at airports in that area.

  • How busy are the airports in New Jersey and California?

    There are quite a few airport options to make trips between the states of New Jersey and California. Some of the airports that you can utilize in New Jersey are Newark International Airport (EWR) and Atlantic City (ACY). Some of the destinations airports that you could choose to utilize on flights to California from New Jersey include Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and San Diego International Airport (SAN) but be mindful of the airport you choose in California as all of these airports have quite a great distance between them so make sure you find one that's going to be convenient for you depending on where you plan on going to California.

  • Which airlines fly directly from New Jersey to California?

    Quite a few of the nonstop flights that you will find that travel between New Jersey and California will originate at Newark International Airport. They include direct flights to San Francisco International Airport aboard Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. If instead, you would like to fly directly from Newark International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, American Airlines, and United Airlines all offer direct flights between these two airports. Finally, if you would like to have a direct flight to San Diego International Airport from Newark International Airport, you will see that both Alaska Airlines and United Airlines offer direct flights between these two airports.

  • What are the layover options between New Jersey to California?

    While direct flights between New Jersey and California can be the quickest way to make the trip Spirit Airlines offers a one-stop flight from Newark International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport with a layover at Las Vegas McCarran (LAS) that costs less than a comparable nonstop flight. This particular trip will add about seven hours to your travel time compared to the nonstop option. If you would like to depart from Atlantic City, there is a one-stop flight to San Diego International Airport that has a layover at Orlando (MCO). You can also take a two-stop flight from Atlantic City to Los Angeles International Airport with layovers at Orlando and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from New Jersey to California?

    Because California and New Jersey are both states within the United States, passengers who travel on flights between these two states do not need to have a visa nor a passport to make this trip. One thing that is important to remember about flights on this route between these two states is that in the near future passengers will need to present a REAL ID to make this trip between these two states.

  • What are some ways I can limit my negative environmental impact during my journey?

    You can help to limit your carbon footprint during your journey by opting to travel in Economy rather than upgrading your seat, as Economy typically has a lower environmental impact. If possible, try to book a direct flight rather than one that requires a layover, as these usually result in fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Are there any sustainable airlines that service flights from New Jersey to California?

    United Airlines is one of the airlines that services flights from New Jersey to California the most frequently. United Airlines is working to limit its negative impact on the environment and is even the only airline in the world to commit to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, without relying on traditional carbon offsets.

  • How can I know if an airline is environmentally friendly or not?

    To learn more about how environmentally friendly an airline is, you will want to read through the company’s Sustainability Strategy, as this document is where you will be able to find information on the company’s long-term sustainability goals and how they intend to reach them.

  • How long is the flight from New Jersey to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Jersey to California in 6h 10m. Fly via Delta, Alaska Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between New Jersey and California is about 2419 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Jersey to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $84. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from New Jersey to California for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Jersey to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Jersey 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.

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Alternative routes for New Jersey to California

Top 8 airlines flying from New Jersey to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$128Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$162Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$195Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$201Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

Helpful tips for your next trip to California

  • When you fly from New Jersey to California, you will often depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). EWR values sustainability and has been implementing projects to decrease its dependence on fossil fuels and use energy as responsibly as possible.
  • Once you reach California, it is common to arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Like EWR, LAX also prioritizes the environment and has even pledged to use 100% renewable energy and have net zero carbon emissions by 2045.
  • You may also arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). SFO has pledged to achieve zero carbon emissions, zero waste, and zero net energy, as well as to conserve water and help to protect biodiversity.

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