How long is the flight from New York to California?

On average, it takes 5h 50m 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 09m.

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

As of April 2026, 2,142 flights take off from New York and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

The number of flights available between New York and California is 306 per day as of April 2026. The most frequent departure time is 17:00, with 38% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

Delta, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to California

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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16:55 - 19:41

JFK

LAS

5h 46mdirect

07:10 - 15:19

LAS

JFK

5h 09mdirect

€196Delta

Sat, 9 May - Sat, 16 May

06:30 - 09:14

EWR

LAS

5h 44mdirect

15:51 - 23:59

LAS

EWR

5h 08mdirect

€196United Airlines

Tue, 12 May - Sat, 16 May

11:25 - 16:45

LGA

LAS

8h 20m

1 stop

07:45 - 16:55

LAS

LGA

6h 10m

1 stop

€201Southwest

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

22:55 - 23:14

LGA

LAS

27h 19m

1 stop

23:29 - 19:30

LAS

LGA

17h 01m

1 stop

€202Frontier

Sat, 16 May - Sat, 23 May

08:30 - 14:00

LGA

LAS

8h 30m

1 stop

08:50 - 21:25

LAS

LGA

9h 35m

1 stop

€204Southwest

Wed, 26 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

20:45 - 23:49

JFK

LAS

6h 04mdirect

12:20 - 20:44

LAS

JFK

5h 24mdirect

€208JetBlue

Tue, 19 May - Thu, 28 May

21:00 - 23:59

EWR

LAX

5h 59mdirect

11:25 - 19:50

LAX

EWR

5h 25mdirect

€210JetBlue

Sun, 30 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

15:27 - 17:58

EWR

LAS

5h 31mdirect

23:10 - 07:04

LAS

EWR

4h 54mdirect

€213Spirit Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

11:30 - 20:47

EWR

LAS

12h 17m

1 stop

00:59 - 12:32

LAS

EWR

8h 33m

1 stop

€213Frontier

Sat, 9 May - Fri, 15 May

21:01 - 23:59

EWR

LAX

5h 58mdirect

06:20 - 14:41

LAX

EWR

5h 21mdirect

€222Spirit Airlines

Sat, 5 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

Spirit Airlines flights from New York to California

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Spirit Airlines

18 Oct

EWR15:27Newark

5h 31m

LAS17:58Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

30 Oct

LAS23:10Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

4h 54m

EWR07:04Newark

€213

Spirit Airlines

5 Sept

EWR21:01Newark

5h 58m

LAX23:59Los Angeles

8 Sept

LAX06:20Los Angeles

5h 21m

EWR14:41Newark

€222

Spirit Airlines

19 Aug

EWR11:05Newark

9h 54m

1 stop

LAX17:59Los Angeles

26 Aug

LAX22:30Los Angeles

5h 19m

EWR06:49Newark

€224

JetBlue flights from New York to California

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JetBlue

19 May

JFK20:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 04m

LAS23:49Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

28 May

LAS12:20Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5h 24m

JFK20:44New York John F Kennedy Intl

€208

JetBlue

30 Aug

EWR21:00Newark

5h 59m

LAX23:59Los Angeles

1 Sept

LAX11:25Los Angeles

5h 25m

EWR19:50Newark

€210

JetBlue

16 May

EWR21:00Newark

5h 40m

LAS23:40Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

23 May

LAS21:14Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

4h 46m

EWR05:00Newark

€212

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Sat 9/5

16:55-19:41

Nonstop5h 46m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 16/5

07:10-15:19

Nonstop5h 09m

€196

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EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Tue 12/5

06:30-09:14

Nonstop5h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 16/5

15:51-23:59

Nonstop5h 08m

€196

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LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Wed 26/8

11:25-16:45

1 stop8h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/9

07:45-16:55

1 stop6h 10m

€201

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LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Sat 16/5

22:55-23:14

1 stop27h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 23/5

23:29-19:30

1 stop17h 01m

€202

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Wed 26/8

08:30-14:00

1 stop8h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/9

08:50-21:25

1 stop9h 35m

€204

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 19/5

20:45-23:49

Nonstop6h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 28/5

12:20-20:44

Nonstop5h 24m

€208

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sun 30/8

21:00-23:59

Nonstop5h 59m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/9

11:25-19:50

Nonstop5h 25m

€210

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EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Sun 18/10

15:27-17:58

Nonstop5h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 30/10

23:10-07:04

Nonstop4h 54m

€213

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Sat 9/5

11:30-20:47

1 stop12h 17m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 15/5

00:59-12:32

1 stop8h 33m

€213

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 5/9

21:01-23:59

Nonstop5h 58m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/9

06:20-14:41

Nonstop5h 21m

€222

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

In general, January 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 €244. If you’re not able to fly to California in January, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to California during September average around €265.

What is the cheapest New York to California flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from New York 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 €310 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 €265 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.

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

You could potentially save up to 52% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to California flight.

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to California

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.
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 (16.33% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321neo (14.48%), Boeing 757-200 (10.81%), and Airbus A321 (sharklets) (7.47%).

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