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$96+ Cheap flights from California to New York State

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LAX — JFK
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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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 February 3, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/188:18 am
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/236:59 pm
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/31$160
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/248:20 am
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/19:10 am
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$161
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/34:07 pm
LAX
-
LGA
2 stops12h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/68:59 pm
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop13h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$162
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.
Sat 2/287:18 pm
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop13h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/35:59 am
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$162
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/241:05 am
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/46:20 am
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop9h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$163
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/511:59 pm
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop11h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/114:05 pm
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$163
This Flightnetwork 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/310:42 pm
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop14h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/108:59 pm
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop13h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$164
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/117:00 am
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop7h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/176:59 pm
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$164
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/21:05 am
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop9h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/38:59 pm
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop13h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$165
This Spirit 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/48:20 am
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/69:10 am
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$165
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/34:07 pm
LAX
-
LGA
2 stops12h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/58:59 pm
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop13h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$166
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 3/38:20 am
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1010:30 pm
EWR
-
LAX
2 stops28h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$166

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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$96
(Cheapflightsfares)

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.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-New York (NYC) flights.
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 ($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.
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 February 3, 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 AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

1:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 3/6

8:59 pm-7:15 am

1 stop13h 16m

$177

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Mon 4/27

8:54 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 06m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$200

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

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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 February 3, 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 31, 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 February 3, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to USNY 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).

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 February 3, 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.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

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  • How long is the flight from California to State of New York?

    For as low as $215, Spirit Airlines can have you in State of New York from California in 5h 21m. There are 2440 mi between California and State of New York. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$62Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$99Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$123Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$147Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$172Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$185Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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