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Cheapest flights from New York to California

Fri 10/164:23 pm -
1 stop10h 19m
Mon 10/196:56 pm -
1 stop9h 48m
Deal found 9/7$293
Fri 10/234:23 pm -
1 stop10h 19m
Fri 10/305:30 pm -
1 stop9h 32m
Deal found 9/7$295
Mon 10/264:59 pm -
Nonstop5h 46m
Mon 11/27:10 am -
Nonstop5h 04m
Deal found 9/7$297
Mon 10/263:59 pm -
1 stop9h 50m
Mon 11/23:59 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 9/7$298
Sat 10/3111:35 am -
1 stop14h 33m
Wed 11/47:20 am -
1 stop10h 59m
Deal found 9/11$298
Wed 10/213:59 pm -
Nonstop5h 44m
Tue 10/279:45 am -
1 stop9h 44m
Deal found 9/8$302
Tue 10/203:30 pm -
1 stop11h 01m
Tue 10/278:58 pm -
1 stop8h 33m
Deal found 9/9$303
Sat 10/311:26 pm -
1 stop10h 02m
Tue 11/38:58 pm -
1 stop8h 33m
Deal found 9/11$304
Sat 10/316:15 am -
Nonstop5h 45m
Thu 11/56:00 am -
Nonstop4h 48m
Deal found 9/7$305
Mon 10/266:15 am -
Nonstop5h 45m
Sun 11/12:29 pm -
Nonstop4h 57m
Deal found 9/11$306
Sat 11/79:30 am -
1 stop10h 03m
Fri 11/1311:04 am -
Nonstop4h 56m
Deal found 9/9$307
Thu 10/155:20 pm -
1 stop9h 34m
Fri 11/67:13 pm -
1 stop9h 12m
Deal found 9/11$307

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$293
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$149
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$392

Good round-trip deal

$293 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
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From New York to California
One-way flight from New York to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to California.
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New YorkLas Vegas

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/5

9:45 pm-12:37 am

Nonstop5h 52m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

New YorkOntario

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ONT Ontario

JFKONT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/23

6:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Ontario

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$154

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/30

8:25 pm-11:12 am

1 stop17h 47m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

New YorkOntario

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ONT Ontario

JFKONT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/26

7:25 am-2:16 pm

1 stop9h 51m

Ontario

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/21

4:59 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164
Quickest round-trip

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/23

7:30 am-9:59 am

Nonstop5h 29m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

New YorkOntario

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ONT Ontario

JFKONT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/23

6:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Ontario

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

New YorkOntario

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ONT Ontario

JFKONT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/16

7:10 am-5:15 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Ontario

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

New YorkOntario

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ONT Ontario

JFKONT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/7

6:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Ontario

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/10

7:00 am-3:04 pm

1 stop11h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of New York to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to California (average of $335). Flying from State of New York to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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 NY to CA?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from State of New York to California by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from State of New York to California

The most flights from USNY to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (160 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (68 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from State of New York to California?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
State of New York to California flights typically cost between $312 and $486 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $353 on JetBlue (Nov 14-Dec 1).

How far ahead should I book a flight from State of New York to California?

The best time to book flights from State of New York to California is 84 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from State of New York to California?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State of New York 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines from New York State to California to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

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.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from State of New York to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from State of New York to California in 8h 13m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Delta, or JetBlue to get the fastest option. There are 2422 mi between State of New York and California. 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 State of New York to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $51. American Airlines flights start at $95 while deals on Southwest start at $96 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 State of New York to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to California (average of $335). Flying from State of New York to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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 New York to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$88Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$110Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$118Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$128Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$162Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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