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$104+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Costa Mesa, CA

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Costa Mesa are usually found in January or September, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Costa Mesa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Costa Mesa flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$176
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$104
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$356
From New York (NYC) to Costa Mesa
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Cheapest flights from New York to Costa Mesa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Costa Mesa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 9/105:20 pmEWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 06mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/115:35 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$176
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 8/315:30 amEWR - LAX
1 stop8h 26mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/115:35 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$177
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/79:00 pmEWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/910:23 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop8h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Tue 9/165:10 pmEWR - LAX
1 stop9h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/237:35 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sun 8/319:59 pmEWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/91:16 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$180
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 8/315:30 amEWR - LAX
1 stop8h 26mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/510:23 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop8h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 8/299:00 pmEWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/510:45 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/132:10 pmEWR - LAX
1 stop12h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/237:35 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/11$183
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 8/315:30 amEWR - LAX
1 stop8h 26mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/29:31 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop9h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$184
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/156:20 pmEWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/221:08 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop8h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Tue 9/165:20 pmEWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/231:08 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop8h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$187
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 9/136:15 amJFK - LAX
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Wed 9/243:32 pmLAX - JFK
1 stop10h 58mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$199

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Costa Mesa 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Costa Mesa that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Costa Mesa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 9/23

5:20 pm-8:26 pm

Nonstop6h 06m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/24

7:35 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$176

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 11/8

5:05 pm-8:11 pm

Nonstop6h 06m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

7:00 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$176

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/10

5:55 am-6:55 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/20

6:15 am-7:04 pm

2 stops9h 49m

$200

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 9/3

9:00 am-11:49 am

Nonstop5h 49m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

9:26 pm-5:59 am

Nonstop5h 33m

$201

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/11

4:32 pm-8:28 am

1 stop18h 56m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

9:31 pm-10:30 am

1 stop9h 59m

$201

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/4

6:30 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/12

12:45 am-12:02 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$201

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/13

12:59 pm-8:12 am

1 stop22h 13m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/14

10:45 pm-10:33 am

1 stop8h 48m

$201

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/6

12:59 pm-8:42 am

1 stop22h 43m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

10:45 pm-10:33 am

1 stop8h 48m

$201

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/9

11:30 am-9:44 pm

1 stop13h 14m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/14

6:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$201

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/8

10:59 am-8:48 am

2 stops24h 49m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/16

6:15 am-7:04 pm

2 stops9h 49m

$202

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Costa Mesa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Costa Mesa

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Costa Mesa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Costa Mesa. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Costa Mesa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Costa Mesa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Costa Mesa (average of $246). Flying from New York to Costa Mesa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 NYC to CM3?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Costa Mesa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Costa Mesa as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Costa Mesa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Costa Mesa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Costa Mesa flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Costa Mesa

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Costa Mesa. 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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to CM3 are scheduled on a Thursday (228 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (126 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Costa Mesa?

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Mesa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Mesa. 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 Costa Mesa. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from New York to Costa Mesa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,913 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,046 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Costa Mesa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Costa Mesa?

    The most popular route from New York to Costa Mesa is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles. You may also consider Newark - Los Angeles or New York LaGuardia - Los Angeles.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Costa Mesa?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Costa Mesa are Japan Airlines (97%), Qatar Airways (93%) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Costa Mesa?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,412 for a flight from New York to Costa Mesa. The cheapest flight overall is $133 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $89.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Costa Mesa 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 to Costa Mesa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Costa Mesa (average of $246). Flying from New York to Costa Mesa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 10 airlines flying from New York to Costa Mesa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York to Costa Mesa. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$102Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$131Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$178Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$203Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$207Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$214Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$230Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$236Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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