New York

$67+ Cheap flights from California to New York State

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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JFK
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Cheap flight deals from California to New York

Cheapest flights from California to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/2411:58 pm
LAS
-
JFK
1 stop9h 00m
Frontier
Tue 3/31:00 pm
JFK
-
LAS
1 stop13h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$148
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/171:05 am
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop7h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/268:59 pm
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop13h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$157
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/259:12 am
LAX
-
LGA
2 stops11h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/45:45 am
LGA
-
LAX
2 stops12h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 2/2511:59 pm
LAS
-
JFK
1 stop8h 59m
Frontier
Sat 2/281:00 pm
JFK
-
LAS
1 stop12h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$158
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/2410:45 pm
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop10h 13m
Frontier
Tue 3/36:05 am
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$158
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/268:20 am
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/59:10 am
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$158
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/249:12 am
LAX
-
LGA
2 stops11h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/284:59 pm
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop9h 51m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/246:20 am
LAX
-
EWR
2 stops14h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/289:10 am
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$159
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2410:45 pm
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop14h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/284:59 pm
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop9h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/138:20 am
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/49:10 am
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 2/184:07 pm
LAX
-
LGA
2 stops12h 43m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/248:59 pm
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop13h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$161
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/210:45 pm
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop10h 13m
Frontier
Wed 3/46:05 am
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$161

Find flight deals from California to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to New York flight deals. Data was last updated January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$148
(Frontier)

One-way from

$67
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$292

Good round-trip deal

$258 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-New York (NYC) flight deals.
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From California to New York
One-way flight from California to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($18 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 January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to New York.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to New York.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to New York 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to New York State that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Fri 4/10

8:16 am-4:24 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

Newark

Wed 4/15

7:14 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop6h 32m

$179

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

8:16 am-4:24 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

Newark

Thu 4/23

7:14 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop6h 32m

$179

Las VegasNew York

LAS - JFK

LASJFK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/18

10:11 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/23

4:40 pm-7:49 pm

Nonstop6h 09m

$197

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Fri 2/20

9:31 pm-7:50 am

1 stop7h 19m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/23

12:59 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop13h 51m

$202

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

7:45 am-4:08 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/25

1:30 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop6h 28m

$212

BurbankNew York

BUR - LGA

BURLGA

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/4

7:15 am-3:05 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$213

BurbankNew York

BUR - LGA

BURLGA

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 2/25

7:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/4

2:00 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$213

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

8:05 am-4:20 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

Newark

Wed 4/15

9:05 pm-8:34 am

1 stop14h 29m

$216

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Tue 3/3

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 3/7

7:00 am-3:24 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/9

8:40 pm-12:11 am

Nonstop6h 31m

$217

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Best time to book a flight from California to New York

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to State of New York?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to State of New York (average of $78). Flying from California to State of New York 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 NY?

Find hourly flight availability from California to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 27, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to State of New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to State of New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to New York. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to State of New York flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from California to State of New York

Explore weekly flight availability from California to New York. 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 January 27, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to USNY are scheduled on a Tuesday (137 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to New York State, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United 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

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to New York. 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 State of New York?

    For as low as $197, Spirit Airlines can have you in State of New York from California in 4h 48m. There are 2241 mi between California and State of New York. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to State of New York one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $47. Users have also found prices from $59 and $75 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to New York 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 State of New York?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to State of New York (average of $78). Flying from California to State of New York 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 10 airlines flying from California to New York

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to New York. 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$62Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$99Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$123Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$147Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$172Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$185Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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