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

Spirit Airlines, Frontier, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from New York to California

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

As of August 2025, 2,511 flights take off from New York and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 18% 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 358 per day as of August 2025. The most frequent departure time is 16:00, with 37% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How long is the flight from New York to California?

On average, it takes 5h 52m to fly from New York to California if you fly out of New York (the most popular airport in New York) and into Los Angeles (the most popular airport in California). If you’re flying out of Newark and into Los Angeles, then the flight time is around 6h 08m.

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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06:59 - 09:28JFK-LAS

5h 29mdirect

21:28 - 05:30LAS-JFK

5h 02mdirect

€81Frontier

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Sat, 4 Oct - Mon, 6 Oct

11:31 - 14:32JFK-LAX

6h 01mdirect

20:53 - 05:30LAX-JFK

5h 37mdirect

€89Frontier

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Tue, 16 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep

16:35 - 19:38EWR-LAX

6h 03mdirect

07:15 - 15:40LAX-EWR

5h 25mdirect

€126Spirit Airlines

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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep

14:10 - 23:40EWR-LAX

12h 30m1 stop

07:15 - 15:40LAX-EWR

5h 25mdirect

€128Spirit Airlines

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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep

05:55 - 12:21EWR-LAX

9h 26m1 stop

22:23 - 09:58LAX-EWR

8h 35m1 stop

€129

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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep

22:25 - 01:21JFK-LAS

5h 56mdirect

23:59 - 07:54LAS-JFK

4h 55mdirect

€138JetBlue

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Sun, 23 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec

18:35 - 21:12JFK-LAS

5h 37mdirect

21:00 - 05:02LAS-JFK

5h 02mdirect

€146JetBlue

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Sat, 11 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct

17:30 - 18:35LGA-LAS

28h 05m1 stop

00:47 - 17:30LAS-LGA

13h 43m1 stop

€150

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Sun, 14 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep

16:30 - 19:12JFK-LAS

5h 42mdirect

07:10 - 15:15LAS-JFK

5h 05mdirect

€153Delta

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Sat, 4 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct

21:29 - 00:25JFK-LAS

5h 56mdirect

09:13 - 17:30LAS-JFK

5h 17mdirect

€164Delta

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Spirit Airlines flights from New York to California

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Spirit Airlines

13 Sept

EWR16:35Newark

6h 03m

LAX19:38Los Angeles

20 Sept

LAX07:15Los Angeles

5h 25m

EWR15:40Newark

€126

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Spirit Airlines

13 Sept

EWR14:10Newark

12h 30m

1 stop

LAX23:40Los Angeles

20 Sept

LAX07:15Los Angeles

5h 25m

EWR15:40Newark

€128

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Spirit Airlines

9 Sept

EWR17:20Newark

6h 06m

LAX20:26Los Angeles

9 Sept

LAX22:23Los Angeles

8h 35m

1 stop

EWR09:58Newark

€131

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Hawaiian Airlines flights from New York to California

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Hawaiian Airlines

4 Sept

JFK13:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

8h 58m

1 stop

LAS18:58Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8 Sept

LAS17:14Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9h 55m

1 stop

JFK06:09New York John F Kennedy Intl

€171

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Hawaiian Airlines

3 Sept

EWR09:00Newark

5h 49m

LAX11:49Los Angeles

4 Sept

LAX21:26Los Angeles

5h 33m

EWR05:59Newark

€172

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Hawaiian Airlines

27 Aug

EWR09:00Newark

5h 49m

LAX11:49Los Angeles

3 Sept

LAX21:26Los Angeles

5h 33m

EWR05:59Newark

€224

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/10

06:59-09:28

Nonstop5h 29m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 6/10

21:28-05:30

Nonstop5h 02m

€81

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JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 16/9

11:31-14:32

Nonstop6h 01m

Los Angeles

Tue 23/9

20:53-05:30

Nonstop5h 37m

€89

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EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 13/9

16:35-19:38

Nonstop6h 03m

Los Angeles

Sat 20/9

07:15-15:40

Nonstop5h 25m

€126

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EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 13/9

14:10-23:40

1 stop12h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 20/9

07:15-15:40

Nonstop5h 25m

€128

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 9/9

05:55-12:21

1 stop9h 26m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

22:23-09:58

1 stop8h 35m

€129

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/11

22:25-01:21

Nonstop5h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/12

23:59-07:54

Nonstop4h 55m

€138

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/10

18:35-21:12

Nonstop5h 37m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 17/10

21:00-05:02

Nonstop5h 02m

€146

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Sun 14/9

17:30-18:35

1 stop28h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 22/9

00:47-17:30

1 stop13h 43m

€150

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/10

16:30-19:12

Nonstop5h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 18/10

07:10-15:15

Nonstop5h 05m

€153

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/9

21:29-00:25

Nonstop5h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 16/9

09:13-17:30

Nonstop5h 17m

€164

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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?

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 €267. 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 €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 Monday when prices can be found for as low as €587. 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 €1,020.

What is the cheapest New York to California flight route?

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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 €319 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 €281 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.

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 (18.22% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321neo (12.53%), Boeing 737 MAX 9 (11.47%), and Boeing 757-200 (8.44%).

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