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

Spirit Airlines, Southwest, and United 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 5h 54m 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 5h 58m.

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

The number of flights available between New York and California is 341 per day as of September 2025. The most frequent departure time is 20:00, with 37% of daily flights leaving at midday.

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

As of September 2025, 2,390 flights take off from New York and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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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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 €266. 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 €270.

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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 €316 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 €264 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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Fastest flight time	5h 20m
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The fastest flight from New York to California takes 5h 20m

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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 A318/A319/A320/A321 (20.10% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 9 (11.08%), Airbus A321neo (10.72%), and Boeing 757-200 (8.15%).

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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.

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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 Diego 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.

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

Spirit Airlines, Southwest, and United 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 341 per day as of September 2025. The most frequent departure time is 20:00, with 37% of daily flights leaving at midday.

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

As of September 2025, 2,390 flights take off from New York and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How long is the flight from New York to California?

On average, it takes 5h 54m 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 5h 58m.

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

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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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