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$139+ Cheap flights from New York State 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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — LAX
Jul 29 — Aug 51
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Cheap flight deals from New York to California

Cheapest flights from New York to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 29, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2510:00 pm
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/311:50 pm
LAS
-
JFK
1 stop9h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$273
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sun 9/64:45 pm
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 43m
JetBlue
Wed 9/93:50 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 05m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/24$274
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/201:00 pm
JFK
-
LAS
1 stop12h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/2511:35 am
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/199:49 pm
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 50m
Delta
Tue 7/2811:30 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 55m
Delta
Deal found 6/24$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/277:29 pm
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 51m
Delta
Tue 8/1112:11 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
Delta
Deal found 6/24$277
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/229:50 pm
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 49m
JetBlue
Tue 8/257:00 am
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 59m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/25$278
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Sat 10/39:59 pm
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 42m
JetBlue
Tue 10/611:05 am
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 11m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/28$279
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/89:50 pm
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/1011:50 pm
LAS
-
JFK
1 stop9h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$280
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/810:00 pm
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 48m
JetBlue
Thu 9/106:00 am
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 02m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/27$281
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/66:40 am
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 27m
JetBlue
Sat 9/126:00 am
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 02m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/28$282
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/151:00 pm
JFK
-
LAS
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/187:00 am
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 8/1410:55 am
EWR
-
LAS
1 stop14h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/199:41 pm
LAS
-
EWR
1 stop9h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$283

Find flight deals from New York to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to California flight deals. Data was last updated June 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$273
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$484

Good round-trip deal

$345 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Los Angeles flight deals.
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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 ($53 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 June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York to California.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 June 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to California that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/7

9:59 pm-12:47 am

Nonstop5h 48m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/21

7:00 am-2:59 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$277

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/9

9:50 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop5h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/13

9:30 am-5:50 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$277

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/16

9:50 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop5h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/20

11:30 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop4h 55m

$277

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/27

7:29 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/13

9:30 am-5:50 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$277

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/28

5:00 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/7

11:30 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop4h 55m

$287

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/28

6:40 am-9:11 am

Nonstop5h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/12

10:25 am-6:31 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

$292

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/28

6:40 am-9:11 am

Nonstop5h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/7

11:59 pm-7:59 am

Nonstop5h 00m

$307

New YorkOntario

JFK - ONT

JFKONT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/26

7:29 pm-10:37 pm

Nonstop6h 08m

Ontario

Tue 9/1

11:59 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop5h 21m

$307

New YorkOntario

JFK - ONT

JFKONT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/22

5:15 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop5h 58m

Ontario

Sat 9/26

9:10 pm-5:31 am

Nonstop5h 21m

$307

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/11

10:00 pm-12:49 am

Nonstop5h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/14

11:59 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop5h 01m

$324

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Best time to book a flight from New York to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from New York with our price prediction graph.
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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 $324). Flying from State of New York to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $522). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 June 29, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% 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

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 June 29, 2026.

The most flights from USNY to USCA are scheduled on a Sunday (149 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (70 on average).

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

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 29 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to California. Price data was last updated on May 30, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State of New York to California flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings 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

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 June 29, 2026.
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.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 5h 48m. Fly via JetBlue, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 2241 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 $64. Southwest flights start at $82 while deals on American Airlines start at $85 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 $324). Flying from State of New York to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $522). 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

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 June 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$105Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$110Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$118Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$128Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$162Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$174Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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