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

As of November 2026, 1,945 flights take off from New York and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 21% 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 277 per day as of November 2026. The most frequent departure time is 07:00, with 38% of daily flights leaving at midday.

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

Delta, Alaska Airlines, 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 6h 09m 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 18m.

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.

€139 Cheap Flights from New York to California in 2026/27

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06:00 - 11:07LGA New York LaGuardia-ONT Ontario

8h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

23:08 - 09:44ONT Ontario-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

€292Delta

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13:59 - 21:55LGA New York LaGuardia-ONT Ontario

10h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

07:05 - 17:39ONT Ontario-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

€293Delta

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13:59 - 21:55LGA New York LaGuardia-ONT Ontario

10h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

07:05 - 17:39ONT Ontario-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

€294Delta

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6h 46m1 stop Denver Intl

€297United Airlines

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8h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

23:08 - 09:44ONT Ontario-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

€301Delta

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15:20 - 20:51LGA New York LaGuardia-ONT Ontario

8h 31m1 stop Denver Intl

13:29 - 23:15ONT Ontario-LGA New York LaGuardia

6h 46m1 stop Denver Intl

€302United Airlines

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09:35 - 17:25LGA New York LaGuardia-ONT Ontario

10h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:20 - 22:50ONT Ontario-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 30m1 stop Houston Hobby

€306Southwest

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07:00 - 15:45LGA New York LaGuardia-ONT Ontario

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18:50 - 10:55ONT Ontario-LGA New York LaGuardia

13h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl

€306Southwest

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6h 19mdirect

22:22 - 06:41SAN San Diego-EWR Newark

5h 19mdirect

€309United Airlines

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16:26 - 23:42JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAN San Diego

10h 16m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

13:53 - 22:18SAN San Diego-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 25mdirect

€310Alaska Airlines

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06:00 - 11:06LGA New York LaGuardia-ONT Ontario

8h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

07:05 - 17:40ONT Ontario-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

€339Delta

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06:00 - 09:30JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SFO San Francisco

6h 30mdirect

14:55 - 23:25SFO San Francisco-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 30mdirect

€344JetBlue

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17:00 - 21:57LGA New York LaGuardia-ONT Ontario

7h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

07:05 - 17:40ONT Ontario-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

€359Delta

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09:30 - 12:44JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAN San Diego

6h 14mdirect

07:00 - 15:30SAN San Diego-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 30mdirect

€372Alaska Airlines

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17:00 - 21:57LGA New York LaGuardia-ONT Ontario

7h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

07:05 - 17:40ONT Ontario-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

€378Delta

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06:00 - 11:06LGA New York LaGuardia-ONT Ontario

8h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:18 - 22:39ONT Ontario-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

€381Delta

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12:00 - 19:30LGA New York LaGuardia-ONT Ontario

10h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

07:05 - 17:40ONT Ontario-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

€390Delta

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06:00 - 10:48EWR Newark-SAN San Diego

7h 48m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

06:25 - 18:31SAN San Diego-EWR Newark

9h 06m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

€390Delta

Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

21:35 - 01:12JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SFO San Francisco

6h 37mdirect

07:00 - 15:30SFO San Francisco-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 30mdirect

€399Delta

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec

13:59 - 19:30LGA New York LaGuardia-ONT Ontario

8h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

23:10 - 09:37ONT Ontario-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

€399Delta

Fri, 6 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

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18 Nov

LGA15:39New York LaGuardia

9h 01m

1 stop

ONT21:40Ontario

25 Nov

ONT13:29Ontario

6h 46m

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LGA23:15New York LaGuardia

€297

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LGA15:20New York LaGuardia

8h 31m

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ONT20:51Ontario

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ONT13:29Ontario

6h 46m

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LGA23:15New York LaGuardia

€302

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5 Jan

EWR07:00Newark

6h 19m

SAN10:19San Diego

12 Jan

SAN22:22San Diego

5h 19m

EWR06:41Newark

€309

Alaska Airlines flights from New York to California

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Alaska Airlines

8 Jan

JFK09:30New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 25m

SAN12:55San Diego

12 Jan

SAN15:49San Diego

12h 17m

1 stop

JFK07:06New York John F Kennedy Intl

€310

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15 Jan

JFK17:28New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 28m

SAN20:56San Diego

20 Jan

SAN16:16San Diego

20h 21m

1 stop

JFK15:37New York John F Kennedy Intl

€313

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12 Jan

JFK07:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 51m

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SAN14:51San Diego

12 Jan

SAN17:46San Diego

10h 20m

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JFK07:06New York John F Kennedy Intl

€314

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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 €305. If you’re not able to fly to California in January, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to California during February average around €352.

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 €376 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 €324 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to California flights?

There are 2 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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You could potentially save up to 64% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to California flight.

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Best price found	€139
Fastest flight time	5h 54m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The best one-way flight to California from New York in the past 72 hours is €139. The best return flight deal from New York to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is €292.

The fastest flight from New York to California takes 5h 54m

Direct flights go from New York to California every day.

There are 418 airports in California. From New York there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

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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 (21.49% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321neo (11.38%), Boeing 757-200 (8.80%), and Boeing 777 (6.78%).

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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.

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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.

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