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Flights to California in 2025

Find the latest flights to California in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on September 5, 2025.

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December

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September

Average price

$309

Round-trip from

$165

One-way from

$84

Good round-trip deal

$227 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
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Sat 9/276:45 pmJFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 37mJetBlue
Fri 10/37:00 amLAS - JFK
Nonstop4h 58mJetBlue
Deal found 9/3$158
Wed 9/106:59 amJFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 29mFrontier
Wed 9/1012:55 amLAS - JFK
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/3$159
Wed 9/246:59 amJFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 29mFrontier
Fri 9/2612:55 amLAS - JFK
1 stop8h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/3$160
Wed 9/1710:59 amLGA - LAS
1 stop13h 04mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/1810:16 pmLAS - LGA
1 stop8h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/3$160
Mon 11/39:41 pmJFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 56mJetBlue
Tue 11/1111:15 pmLAS - JFK
Nonstop4h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 9/5$161
Sat 9/2012:57 pmLGA - LAS
1 stop10h 56mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/2310:09 pmLAS - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/5$161
Sun 9/146:59 amJFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 29mFrontier
Wed 9/179:28 pmLAS - JFK
Nonstop5h 02mFrontier
Deal found 9/4$162
Mon 10/2010:00 pmLGA - LAS
1 stop14h 20mFrontier
Fri 10/2411:03 pmLAS - LGA
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
Deal found 9/4$162
Wed 9/2412:45 pmJFK - LAS
1 stop14h 05mFrontier
Thu 9/259:28 pmLAS - JFK
Nonstop5h 02mFrontier
Deal found 9/3$163
Fri 10/310:56 pmLGA - LAS
1 stop27h 33mFrontier
Tue 10/711:03 pmLAS - LGA
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
Deal found 9/3$163
Sat 10/2512:59 pmJFK - LAS
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Tue 10/2810:29 pmLAS - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mFrontier
Deal found 9/3$164
Sat 9/2010:56 pmLGA - LAS
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Sat 9/277:30 amLAS - LGA
1 stop11h 41mFrontier
Deal found 9/3$164

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Locate flights to California that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on September 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to California that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/11

9:29 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop5h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/14

7:00 am-2:49 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

$161

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

10:25 pm-1:21 am

Nonstop5h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 12/5

7:00 am-2:56 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

$161

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

10:25 pm-1:21 am

Nonstop5h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/4

11:59 pm-7:54 am

Nonstop4h 55m

$161

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/3

9:41 pm-12:37 am

Nonstop5h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/12

7:00 am-2:49 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

$161

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/23

7:54 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop5h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 11/27

11:59 pm-7:49 am

Nonstop4h 50m

$161

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/27

10:59 am-9:03 pm

1 stop13h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/30

10:09 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$162

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/14

12:30 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop11h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 11/17

10:58 pm-11:29 am

1 stop9h 31m

$163

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/27

10:59 am-9:03 pm

1 stop13h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/29

12:47 am-5:30 pm

1 stop13h 43m

$176

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Sun 9/28

5:15 am-10:13 am

1 stop7h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/1

9:57 pm-5:54 am

Nonstop4h 57m

$176

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Sun 9/28

6:59 am-9:31 am

Nonstop5h 32m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/30

10:36 am-11:06 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$176

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Best time to book a flight to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight to California

How long is the flight to California?

On average, a flight from New York to California takes 11 hours 35 minutes. Flights to California from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to California should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Wednesday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to California

The most flights from New York to California are scheduled on a Friday (212 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (97 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to California?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to California are United Airlines, Delta and JetBlue.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $93
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $57
Delta
Delta
From $55
Frontier
Frontier
From $17

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to California are Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

What are the most popular places to fly to in California?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to California in the last few years. This data was updated on September 5, 2025.
The most popular places in California to fly to are Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose and Santa Ana.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated September 5, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines to the United States. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,935 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

FAQs about flying to California

  • Can I find cheaper flights to California if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to California on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to California?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to California.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in California?

    Burbank Bob Hope is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Burbank Bob Hope typically cost $27, while round-trip flights cost around $22.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to California?

    A round-trip flight to California will typically cost around $36, however they can be found for as little as $34.

  • Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to California, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 51 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Hollywood Walk of Fame?

    If being close to Hollywood Walk of Fame is important to you, you’ll want to land at Los Angeles Airport.

  • Does Los Angeles have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 2br Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/Lax is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 mi away from Los Angeles).

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