How many flights depart from New York to California on average per week?

As of December 2025, 2,476 flights take off from New York and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to California?

JetBlue, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to California

How long is the flight from New York to California?

On average, it takes 6h 08m to fly from New York to California if you fly out of Newark (the most popular airport in New York) and into Los Angeles (the most popular airport in California). If you’re flying out of New York and into Los Angeles, then the flight time is around 6h 15m.

How many flights depart from New York to California on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York and California is 353 per day as of December 2025. The most frequent departure time is 20:00, with 38% of daily flights leaving at midday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to California?

Prices for flights from New York to California are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to California?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from New York to California. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around €268. If you’re not able to fly to California in September, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to California during January average around €271.

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How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around €317 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from New York for as low as €252 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to California flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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How old do you have to be to fly from New York to California?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York to California?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from New York to California is Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (17.80% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321neo (16.26%), Boeing 757-200 (9.97%), and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (7.31%).

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

What is the cheapest New York to California flight route?

Fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco for the best New York - California flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

What cabin class options are available on New York to California flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to California flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to California?

JetBlue, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to California

How many flights depart from New York to California on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York and California is 353 per day as of December 2025. The most frequent departure time is 20:00, with 38% of daily flights leaving at midday.

How many flights depart from New York to California on average per week?

As of December 2025, 2,476 flights take off from New York and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How long is the flight from New York to California?

On average, it takes 6h 08m to fly from New York to California if you fly out of Newark (the most popular airport in New York) and into Los Angeles (the most popular airport in California). If you’re flying out of New York and into Los Angeles, then the flight time is around 6h 15m.

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Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from New York to California?

Can I find flights from New York to California with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from New York to California?

I’m not ready to book a flight from New York to California right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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