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$72+ Cheap flights from California to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JFK
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to John F Kennedy Intl

Cheapest flights from California to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/255:59 pmLAX - JFK
1 stop8h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1211:00 amJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$148
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/259:34 pmLAS - JFK
Nonstop4h 56mFrontier
Fri 1/210:00 amJFK - LAS
1 stop14h 52mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$155
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/258:37 amLAX - JFK
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
Fri 1/911:00 amJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/255:59 pmLAX - JFK
1 stop8h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/81:00 pmJFK - LAX
1 stop22h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/256:34 amLAX - JFK
1 stop29h 46mFrontier
Wed 1/711:00 amJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$161
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:01 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mFrontier
Tue 1/67:59 amJFK - LAX
2 stops31h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$167
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/318:35 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 13mJetBlue
Thu 1/16:59 amJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mJetBlue
Deal found 12/16$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/255:59 pmLAX - JFK
1 stop8h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/77:59 amJFK - LAX
1 stop14h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$174
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/259:34 pmLAS - JFK
Nonstop4h 56mFrontier
Sat 1/310:00 amJFK - LAS
1 stop14h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$175
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:40 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Thu 1/229:29 pmJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 12/16$179
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/243:40 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/296:10 amJFK - LAX
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$180
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/253:40 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Fri 1/99:30 pmJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 12/16$182

Find flight deals from California to John F Kennedy Intl

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to John F Kennedy Intl flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$99
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$411

Good round-trip deal

$280 or less

Good one-way deal

$161 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to John F Kennedy Intl 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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John F Kennedy Intl

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Return

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Las VegasNew York

LAS - JFK

LASJFK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/7

10:35 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/8

1:00 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$120

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

11:35 am-7:57 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/9

8:29 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

$177

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-4:20 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/31

2:00 pm-5:19 pm

Nonstop6h 19m

$177

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Fri 1/9

11:35 am-7:57 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/13

8:29 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop6h 21m

$177

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

11:35 am-7:57 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-9:15 am

Nonstop6h 15m

$187

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

3:25 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/26

7:29 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop6h 22m

$187

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

1:59 pm-10:23 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/5

8:29 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop6h 21m

$187

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Sat 1/24

8:00 am-4:20 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-9:15 am

Nonstop6h 15m

$187

Las VegasNew York

LAS - JFK

LASJFK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/11

11:59 pm-7:49 am

Nonstop4h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/18

6:51 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 59m

$192

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Fri 2/13

1:40 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/18

7:30 am-10:53 am

Nonstop6h 23m

$192

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Best time to book a flight from California to John F Kennedy Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $64). Flying from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $153). 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 CA to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from California to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons 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.

Weekly flight availability from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from California to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 December 18, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to JFK are scheduled on a Wednesday (147 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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  • How long is the flight from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Departing from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport will take you 4h 55m. There are 2241 mi between California and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Spirit Airlines ($47), Frontier ($62), and JetBlue ($102).

  • What are the most popular routes from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    When deciding which route to take from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport consider Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl, San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl or San Diego - New York John F Kennedy Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Scandinavian Airlines (93%), Air Serbia (91%) and Air France (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $82. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for $113 on average, our data indicates $1,213 when flying from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to John F Kennedy Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to John F Kennedy Intl 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 California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $64). Flying from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $153). 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 California to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$60Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$87Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$124Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$133Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$149Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$158Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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