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

As of March 2026, 1,546 flights take off from New York and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sun, with 24% 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 220 per day as of March 2026. The most frequent departure time is 16:00, with 38% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How long is the flight from New York to California?

On average, it takes 5h 59m 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 24m.

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

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and JetBlue 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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19:29 - 22:30

EWR

LAX

6h 01mdirect

23:36 - 16:00

LAX

EWR

13h 24m

1 stop

€158Multiple Airlines

Sat, 25 Apr - Fri, 1 May

19:29 - 22:30

EWR

LAX

6h 01mdirect

05:30 - 20:04

LAX

EWR

11h 34m

1 stop

€160Spirit Airlines

Sat, 9 May - Tue, 19 May

22:55 - 23:42

LGA

LAS

27h 47m

1 stop

23:59 - 22:00

LAS

LGA

19h 01m

1 stop

€182Frontier

Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr

06:00 - 08:43

JFK

LAS

5h 43mdirect

12:23 - 20:26

LAS

JFK

5h 03mdirect

€184JetBlue

Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr

10:27 - 15:07

LGA

LAS

7h 40m

1 stop

07:00 - 17:18

LAS

LGA

7h 18m

1 stop

€187United Airlines

Wed, 6 May - Sat, 9 May

16:15 - 19:04

EWR

LAS

5h 49mdirect

23:35 - 07:29

LAS

EWR

4h 54mdirect

€188United Airlines

Sat, 11 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr

19:40 - 22:49

JFK

LAS

6h 09mdirect

12:15 - 20:18

LAS

JFK

5h 03mdirect

€189JetBlue

Sat, 25 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr

13:00 - 19:32

JFK

LAS

9h 32m

1 stop

23:35 - 11:50

LAS

JFK

9h 15m

1 stop

€190Frontier

Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr

07:59 - 11:25

EWR

SFO

6h 26mdirect

18:57 - 06:39

SFO

EWR

8h 42m

1 stop

€197Alaska Airlines

Sat, 25 Apr - Mon, 4 May

13:00 - 16:33

JFK

SFO

6h 33mdirect

17:31 - 07:20

SFO

JFK

10h 49m

1 stop

€197Alaska Airlines

Wed, 22 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr

United Airlines flights from New York to California

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United Airlines

22 Apr

EWR20:15Newark

6h 37m

SFO23:52San Francisco

28 Apr

SFO23:55San Francisco

5h 43m

EWR08:38Newark

€188

United Airlines

14 Apr

EWR06:25Newark

5h 44m

LAS09:09Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

18 Apr

LAS23:35Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

4h 54m

EWR07:29Newark

€194

United Airlines

15 Apr

EWR20:00Newark

6h 20m

LAX23:20Los Angeles Los Angeles

21 Apr

LAX16:30Los Angeles Los Angeles

5h 29m

EWR00:59Newark

€204

Hawaiian Airlines flights from New York to California

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Hawaiian Airlines

14 Apr

EWR19:29Newark

6h 27m

LAX22:56Los Angeles Los Angeles

18 Apr

LAX07:01Los Angeles Los Angeles

5h 29m

EWR15:30Newark

€206

Hawaiian Airlines

17 Mar

JFK16:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

9h 28m

1 stop

LAS22:28Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

24 Mar

LAS17:53Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9h 36m

1 stop

JFK06:29New York John F Kennedy Intl

€283

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Sat 25/4

19:29-22:30

Nonstop6h 01m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 1/5

23:36-16:00

1 stop13h 24m

€158

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Newark

Sat 9/5

19:29-22:30

Nonstop6h 01m

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Tue 19/5

05:30-20:04

1 stop11h 34m

€160

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LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Mon 20/4

22:55-23:42

1 stop27h 47m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 27/4

23:59-22:00

1 stop19h 01m

€182

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JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/4

06:00-08:43

Nonstop5h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 28/4

12:23-20:26

Nonstop5h 03m

€184

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/5

10:27-15:07

1 stop7h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/5

07:00-17:18

1 stop7h 18m

€187

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NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Sat 11/4

16:15-19:04

Nonstop5h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 15/4

23:35-07:29

Nonstop4h 54m

€188

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 25/4

19:40-22:49

Nonstop6h 09m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 29/4

12:15-20:18

Nonstop5h 03m

€188

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/4

13:00-19:32

1 stop9h 32m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 21/4

23:35-11:50

1 stop9h 15m

€190

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 25/4

07:59-11:25

Nonstop6h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

18:57-06:39

1 stop8h 42m

€197

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/4

13:00-16:33

Nonstop6h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

17:31-07:20

1 stop10h 49m

€197

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

In general, February 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 €262. If you’re not able to fly to California in February, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to California during November average around €279.

What is the cheapest New York to California flight route?

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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 55% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to California flight.

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 A321neo (19.10% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (16.62%), Boeing 757-200 (10.16%), and Airbus A321 (sharklets) (6.93%).

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