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$121+ 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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JFK
Apr 29 — May 61
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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 March 30, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/241:52 pm
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop8h 24m
Frontier
Thu 4/305:59 am
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$187
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/291:52 pm
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop8h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/86:59 pm
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$189
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/141:52 pm
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop8h 24m
Frontier
Sat 4/185:59 am
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2411:00 pm
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/211:30 am
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop13h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$191
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/161:52 pm
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop8h 24m
Frontier
Tue 4/215:59 am
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/155:30 am
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop11h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/226:30 pm
EWR
-
LAX
2 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/155:30 am
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop11h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/203:59 pm
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop10h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$194
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/97:10 pm
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/167:30 pm
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$195
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1711:00 pm
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/215:59 am
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1711:00 pm
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/2511:30 am
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop13h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$197
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1711:00 pm
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/246:59 pm
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/1811:35 pm
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop13h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/2511:30 am
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop13h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$199

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 March 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$187
(Frontier)

One-way from

$121
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$352

Good round-trip deal

$287 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. 2% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 March 30, 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoNewark

SAN - EWR

SANEWR

San Diego

Wed 4/29

8:50 am-5:23 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

Newark

Tue 5/5

4:31 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop6h 09m

$277

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Fri 5/1

10:25 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

8:35 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

$277

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Sat 5/9

10:00 pm-6:26 am

Nonstop5h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/16

8:30 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop6h 12m

$277

San DiegoNew York

SAN - JFK

SANJFK

San Diego

Sat 4/25

7:15 am-3:49 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/2

7:25 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop6h 28m

$277

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

4:10 pm-12:57 am

Nonstop5h 47m

Newark

Sat 4/25

6:00 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop6h 24m

$279

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

11:25 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop10h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/24

10:25 am-10:10 pm

2 stops14h 45m

$279

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

5:25 am-8:10 pm

1 stop11h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/5

1:25 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$279

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

4:00 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop5h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

7:00 am-10:28 am

Nonstop6h 28m

$279

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

8:35 pm-5:02 am

Nonstop5h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/11

9:05 pm-12:39 am

Nonstop6h 34m

$279

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

10:55 pm-7:28 am

Nonstop5h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/23

9:40 pm-1:23 am

Nonstop6h 43m

$279

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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 $159). 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 March 30, 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 evening could potentially save you up to 30% 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 March 23, 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. 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 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 March 30, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to USNY are scheduled on a Sunday (161 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (65 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to State of New York?

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 March 30, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to New York State, 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.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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

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 $277, Alaska Airlines can have you in State of New York from California in 5h 25m. There are 2440 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 $57. Users have also found prices from $59 and $83 on Frontier and American Airlines, 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 $159). 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 March 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$61Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$74Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$99Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$128Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$136Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$147Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$158Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$192Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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