John F Kennedy Intl

$92+ 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JFK
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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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 February 3, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/1310:25 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 05m
Frontier
Sun 5/177:30 am
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$131
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 4/2010:25 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 05m
Frontier
Wed 4/297:30 am
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$133
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Tue 4/1410:25 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 05m
Frontier
Sun 4/197:30 am
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/610:25 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 05m
Frontier
Mon 5/1111:04 am
JFK
-
LAS
1 stop15h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/510:25 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 05m
Frontier
Sat 5/911:04 am
JFK
-
LAS
1 stop15h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$137
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 4/2110:25 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 05m
Frontier
Fri 5/17:30 am
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$147
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Tue 2/2411:58 pm
LAS
-
JFK
1 stop9h 00m
Frontier
Sat 2/281:00 pm
JFK
-
LAS
1 stop12h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/2110:25 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 05m
Frontier
Mon 4/277:30 am
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$152
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 4/2110:25 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 05m
Frontier
Wed 4/296:00 am
JFK
-
LAS
1 stop10h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$153
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 4/712:27 pm
LAS
-
JFK
1 stop9h 53m
Frontier
Wed 4/157:30 am
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$154
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 4/1710:25 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 05m
Frontier
Sun 4/197:30 am
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$156
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/2310:25 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 05m
Frontier
Sun 4/267:30 am
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$157

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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$131
(Super.com)

One-way from

$92
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$278

Good round-trip deal

$247 or less

Good one-way deal

$144 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-New York (NYC) flight deals.
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From California to New York John F Kennedy Intl
One-way flight from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl.

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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 February 3, 2026.
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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California

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Wed 3/4

12:49 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/8

8:00 am-11:39 am

Nonstop6h 39m

$215

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Mon 3/2

10:00 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop5h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/10

8:30 am-11:52 am

Nonstop6h 22m

$215

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Thu 4/16

9:07 pm-6:30 am

1 stop30h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/19

6:50 am-9:53 am

Nonstop6h 03m

$215

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Thu 3/5

9:10 pm-5:13 am

Nonstop5h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/10

4:30 pm-7:58 pm

Nonstop6h 28m

$216

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Fri 5/1

9:15 pm-5:39 am

Nonstop5h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/9

11:00 am-2:02 pm

Nonstop6h 02m

$216

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Fri 3/6

9:10 pm-5:13 am

Nonstop5h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/10

8:00 am-11:39 am

Nonstop6h 39m

$216

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Thu 3/5

9:10 pm-5:13 am

Nonstop5h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/14

4:30 pm-7:52 pm

Nonstop6h 22m

$216

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Mon 3/2

7:35 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/10

4:25 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop6h 35m

$217

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Sat 4/25

1:20 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/2

7:25 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop6h 28m

$217

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Thu 4/23

10:25 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

5:25 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

$217

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $107). Flying from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $160). 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 February 3, 2026.

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 34% 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 January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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 February 3, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to JFK are scheduled on a Monday (138 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (115 on average).

Related info for your journey

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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 5h 21m. There are 2440 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 ($64), and JetBlue ($101).

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

  • 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 Icelandair (89%), Scandinavian Airlines (84%) and Hawaiian Airlines (82%).

  • 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 $103. While the most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for $163 on average, our data indicates $1,243 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $107). Flying from California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $160). 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$62Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$87Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$99Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$133Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$147Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$198Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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