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$136+ Cheap flights from California to New Jersey

LAX — EWR
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from California to New Jersey

Sat 12/511:30 am -
2 stops20h 18m
Tue 12/86:00 am -
2 stops19h 17m
Deal found 10/30$286
Wed 12/28:00 am -
2 stops13h 29m
Mon 12/710:24 pm -
2 stops15h 21m
Deal found 11/3$298
Wed 12/28:00 am -
2 stops13h 29m
Sat 12/56:00 am -
2 stops19h 17m
Deal found 10/30$308
Tue 12/17:06 pm -
2 stops12h 46m
Sat 12/126:00 am -
2 stops19h 17m
Deal found 11/3$310
Thu 12/38:00 am -
2 stops13h 29m
Sat 12/56:00 am -
2 stops19h 17m
Deal found 10/30$311
Wed 12/28:00 am -
2 stops13h 29m
Tue 12/810:26 pm -
2 stops15h 19m
Deal found 10/30$312
Sat 12/511:00 am -
2 stops20h 48m
Wed 12/96:00 am -
2 stops19h 17m
Deal found 11/2$315
Tue 12/16:00 am -
2 stops25h 52m
Mon 12/710:24 pm -
2 stops15h 21m
Deal found 11/2$317
Sat 12/511:00 am -
2 stops20h 48m
Mon 12/710:24 pm -
2 stops15h 21m
Deal found 11/1$320
Wed 12/21:05 pm -
1 stop8h 52m
Sat 12/53:33 pm -
1 stop9h 40m
Deal found 11/3$357
Thu 12/311:34 am -
1 stop8h 26m
Sun 12/65:20 am -
1 stop10h 23m
Deal found 10/31$357
Sat 12/125:23 pm -
1 stop9h 35m
Tue 1/56:40 am -
1 stop8h 01m
Deal found 10/31$357

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$286
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$136
(Trip.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$458

Good round-trip deal

$452 or less

Good one-way deal

$125 or less
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From California to New Jersey
One-way flight from California to New Jersey
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to New Jersey.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to New Jersey.

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San JoseNewark

SJC San Jose - EWR Newark

SJCEWR

San Jose

Tue 12/8

7:35 pm-6:48 am

1 stop8h 13m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

FresnoNewark

FAT Fresno Airterminal - EWR Newark

FATEWR

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 12/9

5:23 pm-5:58 am

1 stop9h 35m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

FresnoNewark

FAT Fresno Airterminal - EWR Newark

FATEWR

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 11/23

2:10 pm-12:46 am

1 stop7h 36m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

San JoseNewark

SJC San Jose - EWR Newark

SJCEWR

San Jose

Sun 12/6

6:55 pm-5:55 am

1 stop8h 00m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

FresnoNewark

FAT Fresno Airterminal - EWR Newark

FATEWR

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 12/16

9:51 am-11:44 pm

2 stops10h 53m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

San Luis ObispoNewark

SBP San Luis Obispo County - EWR Newark

SBPEWR

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 1/18

12:34 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$200

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA Santa Barbara - EWR Newark

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/15

4:51 pm-5:58 am

1 stop10h 07m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$200

FresnoNewark

FAT Fresno Airterminal - EWR Newark

FATEWR

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 11/27

7:49 am-8:23 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$203

Santa BarbaraNewark

SBA Santa Barbara - EWR Newark

SBAEWR

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/14

4:51 pm-10:39 am

2 stops14h 48m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$205

San DiegoNewark

SAN San Diego - EWR Newark

SANEWR

San Diego

Tue 11/17

2:30 pm-12:46 am

1 stop7h 16m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$209

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Best time to book a flight from California to New Jersey

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Jersey from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to New Jersey

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to New Jersey?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Jersey (average of $361). Flying from California to New Jersey in May is currently the most expensive (average of $706). 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 NJ?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from California to New Jersey by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from California to New Jersey

The most flights from USCA to USNJ are scheduled on a Monday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to New Jersey?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
California to New Jersey flights typically cost between $299 and $645 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $377 on Alaska Airlines (Dec 3-Dec 8).

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to New Jersey?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to New Jersey flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon 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 New Jersey

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to New Jersey, such as Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from California to New Jersey?

    Delta, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines can get you from California to New Jersey in just under 5h 21m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 31m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2447 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 Jersey one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to New Jersey are Frontier ($91), Alaska Airlines ($109), and JetBlue ($113).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to New Jersey?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to New Jersey 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 Jersey?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Jersey (average of $361). Flying from California to New Jersey in May is currently the most expensive (average of $706). 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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Alternative routes for California to New Jersey

Top 8 airlines flying from California to New Jersey

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$116Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$149Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$172Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Sun Country AirCheapest$231Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$238Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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