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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 €261. 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 €267.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?
The cheapest day to depart on your flight to California is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as €360. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to California is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around €1,014.
What is the cheapest New York to California flight route?
Fly from Newark to Los Angeles for the best New York - California flight prices
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 €325 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 €282 on momondo.
How many flights depart from New York to California on average per day?
The number of flights available between New York and California is 302 per day as of July 2025. The most frequent departure time is 16:00, with 37% of daily flights leaving at midday.
How many flights depart from New York to California on average per week?
As of July 2025, 2,118 flights take off from New York and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Tue, with 21% of weekly flights taking off on this day.
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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 (14.72% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (14.36%), Boeing 737 MAX 9 (10.31%), and Boeing 757-200 (8.51%).
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from New York to California?
We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from New York to California for you.
Can I find flights from New York to California with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Flights from New York to California with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.
How can momondo help me find flights from New York to California?
Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to California from New York.
I’m not ready to book a flight from New York to California right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to California from New York. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.