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$56+ Cheap flights from California to New York, NY (NYC)

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Cheap 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$162
(Priceline)

One-way from

$56
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$297

Good round-trip deal

$198 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 or less
From California to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from California to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to New York (NYC).

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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 September 11, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/2610:45 pmLAX - LGA
1 stop8h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/303:13 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$162
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/238:53 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mFrontier
Sat 9/276:15 amJFK - LAX
1 stop8h 58mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 10/612:09 amLAX - LGA
1 stop14h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/129:59 amLGA - LAX
1 stop25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$164
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 9/278:53 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mFrontier
Tue 10/711:37 amJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/17:20 amLAX - LGA
1 stop11h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/43:12 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop9h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$165
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 9/288:53 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mFrontier
Sat 10/2511:37 amJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$165
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/125:50 amLAX - LGA
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Sat 11/156:25 amLGA - LAX
1 stop11h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$167
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/18:53 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mFrontier
Mon 10/66:59 amJFK - LAX
1 stop28h 29mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 10/612:09 amLAX - LGA
1 stop14h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1410:55 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$168
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/288:53 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mFrontier
Tue 10/76:20 amJFK - LAX
1 stop9h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$168
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/307:35 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/510:05 pmEWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/192:21 pmLAX - LGA
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/13:13 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$169

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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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to New York that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

11:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop7h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/7

5:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$192

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

8:20 am-9:45 pm

1 stop10h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/28

7:20 am-1:55 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$203

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Fri 12/5

12:40 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/9

6:15 am-12:25 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$208

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Wed 10/8

9:00 am-9:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/14

6:05 am-11:15 am

1 stop8h 10m

$219

BurbankNewark

BUR - EWR

BUREWR

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 10/8

4:45 pm-6:22 am

1 stop10h 37m

Newark

Wed 10/15

6:59 am-3:45 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$222

BurbankNewark

BUR - EWR

BUREWR

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 10/16

6:08 pm-6:22 am

1 stop9h 14m

Newark

Mon 10/20

6:59 am-3:45 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$222

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Tue 10/14

11:00 pm-9:15 am

1 stop7h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/15

10:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$224

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

10:33 pm-6:59 am

Nonstop5h 26m

Newark

Tue 11/4

9:00 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

$227

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Sat 11/1

6:00 am-2:29 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/4

8:35 am-11:45 am

Nonstop6h 10m

$232

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Thu 9/25

11:15 am-7:48 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

Newark

Thu 10/2

3:55 pm-6:57 pm

Nonstop6h 02m

$232

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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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New York (average of $236). Flying from California to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 NYC?

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 September 11, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to New York as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to 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 September 11, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to NYC are scheduled on a Thursday (209 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (107 on average).

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

California to New York Travel Guide

NYC is the yin to California's yang. The city's vertical architecture, crowded subways and break-neck pace are anything but laid-back. However, New York City delivers a dynamic energy that can't be found back home. Like Californians, New Yorkers follow their passion, which is exactly what you should do when you land. Whether you love theater, stand-up comedy, kayaking or just sipping something blue on a rooftop bar, the city caters to virtually every whim. Explore art galleries in Chelsea, window-shop in Nolita, sample Mooncake in Chinatown or tour Central Park from a Citi Bike, New York's cheap public bicycle sharing system. Don't be afraid of the subway - beginners can stick to simple trips and ask riders if they're on the right train to avoid getting lost.

Many tourists visit New York City in the summer when schedules are more relaxed. However, Californians may wilt in the humid heat waves of July and August. Late spring and early autumn are your best bets for perfect walking weather - and walk you shall. Pack comfortable shoes and forgo flip flops to avoid getting your toes stepped on. You can learn to walk like a native in a New York minute if you treat the sidewalks like the highways back home: walk on the right-hand side, keep pace with your lane and don't block the flow of traffic by walking side-by-side in large groups.

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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 New York?

    Most nonstop flights from California to New York City take between five and five and a half hours. Flights with a layover are at least seven hours long.

  • Which airlines operate flights from California to New York City?

    American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, jetBlue and Alaska Airlines all offer nonstop service to New York City from California's three largest airports: Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. Virgin America flies direct from Los Angeles and San Francisco, while Southwest flies nonstop from San Diego.

  • How frequent are flights between California and New York City?

    Nearly 1,000 flights land every day in New York City from California, with over 300 flights departing from Los Angeles alone, making it fairly easy to schedule travel around your preferred times.

  • Which airports serve California to New York City?

    California has over 25 primary airports and dozens of smaller ones. Los Angeles International Airport is the state's busiest, followed by San Francisco International Airport and San Diego International Airport. Flights land in one of New York's three major airports. LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport, also called JFK or Kennedy, are located in Queens. Newark Liberty International Airport is just over the Hudson River in Newark, New Jersey.

  • Which direct flight route between California and New York City is cheapest?

    United Airlines frequently has the cheapest nonstop flights to New York City from Los Angeles or from San Francisco, although Delta and Virgin America are close on their heels. Alaska Airlines and Delta vie for the lowest airfare to NYC from San Diego.

  • Which airports practice sustainability in New York?

    The John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) has developed various sustainability initiatives designed to lower its operating cost and boost efficiency. Its authorities recently announced a transition to electric-powered ground equipment in Terminal 5 to help reduce its carbon emissions. JFK has also partnered with the Port Authority of New York and JetBlue airlines to install 38 charging hubs in its terminals. These hubs are used to power JetBlue’s fleet of baggage tugs and belt loaders which will help reduce its GHG emissions. Authorities are also working on transforming the airport using modern technical innovations, increase passenger amenities, and modernize airport infrastructure.

  • How can I reduce my carbon footprint when flying to New York from California?

    The first step to reducing your carbon footprint is by working on ways to reduce your daily emissions. Pre-order a vegetarian meal over the meaty options offered during fights. You should also consider traveling light. If you need heavy equipment in your destination, consider renting since planes consume more energy when they have a heavy load. Research the airport you are departing from and landing at to find those with sustainability features and certifications. These airlines and facilities have gone to great length to achieve carbon neutrality and continue to work on reducing their carbon footprint.

  • Are there alternative transport options from California to New York?

    There are four main ways to travel from California to New York via bus, plane, train, or car. The fastest and most preferred option is the plane; however, if you want to reduce your carbon emission you need to consider alternative options such as taking a bus, train, or driving to New York. The best part about modern transport is that you can find electric trains, buses, and cars from California to New York. With these alternative transport options, you can cut down on your carbon emissions while promoting sustainability in the transport industry.

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

    Southwest, Spirit Airlines, and Alaska Airlines can get you from California to New York in just under 5h 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 11m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2447 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $107 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $110 and $119, respectively.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to New York?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from California to New York on time: KLM (100%), Scandinavian Airlines (92%), ITA Airways (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to New York?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to New York? While on average our users pay $1,030, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $119. The most popular route (Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around $145.

  • 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 New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New York (average of $236). Flying from California to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$60Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$66Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$118Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$133Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$149Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$183Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$198Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$242Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

Helpful tips for your next trip to New York

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to New York. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • The California-New York flight route is one of the busiest with a high number of average fights. This means more carbon emissions. Consider buying carbon offset products to help reduce the impact of your flight on the environment.
  • Take alternative transport options to reduce your average carbon emissions. Keep in mind that driving solo has a lower environmental impact compared to flying to New York from California.
  • Prioritize using eco-friendly airlines and airports as these institutions are committed to ensuring sustainability in the aviation industry through various initiatives.

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