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$134+ Cheap flights from California to LaGuardia, NY (LGA)

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LGA
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to LaGuardia

Cheapest flights from California to LaGuardia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to LaGuardia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 24, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/276:00 am
LAS
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LGA
1 stop13h 00m
Frontier
Mon 8/318:29 pm
LGA
-
LAS
1 stop18h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/41:35 pm
SMF
-
LGA
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Tue 11/107:00 am
LGA
-
SMF
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/156:40 am
LAS
-
LGA
1 stop10h 02m
Frontier
Sat 8/221:25 pm
LGA
-
LAS
1 stop12h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/126:40 am
LAS
-
LGA
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Sun 8/308:29 pm
LGA
-
LAS
1 stop18h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23$276
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1211:15 am
SMF
-
LGA
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Sat 9/196:00 am
LGA
-
SMF
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/196:40 am
LAS
-
LGA
1 stop13h 34m
Frontier
Mon 8/248:29 pm
LGA
-
LAS
1 stop18h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/1010:12 pm
LAS
-
LGA
1 stop14h 47m
Frontier
Wed 9/166:25 am
LGA
-
LAS
1 stop11h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23$280
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/255:30 am
SMF
-
LGA
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Wed 9/211:25 am
LGA
-
SMF
1 stop9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 10/2110:12 pm
LAS
-
LGA
1 stop14h 47m
Frontier
Sat 10/246:25 am
LGA
-
LAS
1 stop11h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 10/37:00 am
LAS
-
LGA
1 stop7h 35m
Frontier
Sat 10/106:25 am
LGA
-
LAS
1 stop11h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23$283
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Thu 9/247:00 am
LAS
-
LGA
1 stop10h 53m
Frontier
Sun 9/276:25 am
LGA
-
LAS
1 stop11h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19$284
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/219:19 am
SAN
-
LGA
1 stop9h 41m
Frontier
Sat 9/2610:55 pm
LGA
-
SAN
1 stop12h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20$287

Find flight deals from California to LaGuardia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to LaGuardia flight deals. Data was last updated July 24, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$271
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$134
(Trip.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$447
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to LaGuardia 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 July 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to New York LaGuardia Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/11

7:00 am-5:09 pm

1 stop7h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/16

4:15 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$277

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/29

6:00 am-6:58 pm

1 stop9h 58m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/3

6:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$277

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/12

11:15 am-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/19

6:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 30m

$277

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/10

7:45 pm-11:45 am

1 stop13h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/15

4:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$282

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/2

11:55 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop9h 35m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 11/5

8:30 am-5:50 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$282

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/18

8:00 pm-8:10 am

2 stops9h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/25

6:55 am-4:20 pm

2 stops12h 25m

$287

SacramentoNew York

SMF - LGA

SMFLGA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/22

7:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/22

12:34 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$308

Las VegasNew York

LAS - LGA

LASLGA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/12

1:23 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 07m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/13

1:25 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$312

OaklandNew York

OAK - LGA

OAKLGA

Oakland

Mon 11/9

11:50 pm-11:15 am

1 stop8h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/13

1:20 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$314

Las VegasNew York

LAS - LGA

LASLGA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/18

10:31 am-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 59m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/25

1:59 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$317

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Best time to book a flight from California to LaGuardia

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $293). Flying from California to New York LaGuardia Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
California to New York LaGuardia Airport flights typically cost between $320 and $500 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $325 on United Airlines (Aug 19-Aug 23).

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to New York LaGuardia Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to LaGuardia. 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 California to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest can get you from California to New York LaGuardia Airport in just under 7h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 49m. California and New York LaGuardia Airport are separated by a distance of 2506 mi. 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 LaGuardia Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to New York LaGuardia Airport are Southwest ($81), Frontier ($91), and American Airlines ($92).

  • What are the most popular routes from California to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    The most popular route from California to New York LaGuardia Airport is San Francisco - New York LaGuardia. You may also consider Los Angeles - New York LaGuardia or Ontario - New York LaGuardia.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to LaGuardia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $293). Flying from California to New York LaGuardia Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 7 airlines flying from California to LaGuardia

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California to LaGuardia. 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 July 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$103Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$158Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$177Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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