When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 16 days in advance, which can save you up to 75% on flights from New York to California compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 16 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $412. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $576.
Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to California from New York. Users have commonly found prices around $366 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $132. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to California as you normally would.
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Return
Price
New York LaGuardiaLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
LGA - LAS
LGALAS
New York LaGuardia
Tue 9/10
1 stop8h 11m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Wed 9/11
1 stop12h 37m
New York LaGuardiaLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
LGA - LAS
LGALAS
New York LaGuardia
Tue 9/10
1 stop8h 11m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Fri 9/13
1 stop7h 15m
New York LaGuardiaLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
LGA - LAS
LGALAS
New York LaGuardia
Tue 9/10
1 stop8h 11m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Tue 9/17
1 stop10h 05m
New York LaGuardiaLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
LGA - LAS
LGALAS
New York LaGuardia
Tue 7/30
1 stop10h 14m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Wed 8/7
1 stop7h 28m
New York LaGuardiaLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
LGA - LAS
LGALAS
New York LaGuardia
Tue 9/17
1 stop8h 15m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Tue 9/17
1 stop7h 12m
New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 8/31
Nonstop5h 50m
San Diego
Wed 9/4
Nonstop5h 36m
NewarkLos Angeles
EWR - LAX
EWRLAX
Newark
Tue 9/3
Nonstop6h 00m
Los Angeles
Thu 9/12
Nonstop5h 26m
New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 9/22
Nonstop6h 06m
San Diego
Fri 10/4
Nonstop5h 33m
New York John F Kennedy IntlLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
JFK - LAS
JFKLAS
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 9/8
1 stop8h 47m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Thu 9/12
1 stop13h 11m
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Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.
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Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.
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Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.
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Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.
With quite a few different regions and countless interesting neighborhoods, California is home to many of the hottest destinations on the West Coast. Those looking to spend time near the water have Lake Tahoe or Southern California's stunning beaches. If you want to check out the state's art and nightlife, you can do so in the downtown areas of any major cities, although Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego are three standouts. You have your pick of direct flights between New York City and California every day, and many get you there in under six hours.
While you can travel throughout California to hit as many landmarks as possible, many travelers prefer getting to know a single city. Keep in mind that while many cities in California have public transportation, it's not like New York, and the state is definitely more car-friendly. Outdoor activities are where California shines. Scenic getaways, such as Ojai and Big Sur, the beautiful vineyards in Napa Valley and the state's many national parks all provide the opportunity to bask in the sun and spend time in a natural setting.
Have your own California adventure for your next vacation. Take advantage of our smart search engine to see all your cheap flight options from New York City to California.
Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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Spirit Airlines | Cheapest$61 | Average$271 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% |
Alaska Airlines | Cheapest$91 | Average$415 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |
JetBlue | Cheapest$99 | Average$369 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |
United Airlines | Cheapest$99 | Average$463 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |
Delta | Cheapest$128 | Average$411 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |
Breeze Airways | Cheapest$138 | Average$258 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |
Sun Country Air | Cheapest$159 | Average$375 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% |
Frontier | Cheapest$160 | Average$258 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |
American Airlines | Cheapest$176 | Average$409 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |
SkyWest Airlines | Cheapest$252 | Average$398 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |
13%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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34%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
39%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
14%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |