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Cheap flights from California to New York from £61

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NYC
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to New York flight deals. Data was last updated 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£88

One-way from

£61

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£290

Good round-trip deal

£174 or less

Good one-way deal

£85 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 10/1-17/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • California to New York
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 24/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 57m total
  • California to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£13 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to New York (NYC).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to New York (NYC).
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Cheapest flights from California to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Wed 3/1215:30LAX - JFK
1 stop11h 00mFrontier
Thu 11/1211:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mFrontier
Deal found 25/11£126
Mon 8/1215:30LAX - JFK
1 stop11h 00mFrontier
Wed 10/1211:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mFrontier
Deal found 25/11£130
Tue 9/1206:00LAX - EWR
1 stop11h 31mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/1205:15EWR - LAX
1 stop10h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 25/11£133
Tue 9/1206:00LAX - EWR
1 stop11h 31mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/1205:15EWR - LAX
1 stop10h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 25/11£134
Fri 5/1223:59LAX - JFK
1 stop9h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1211:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£135
Fri 5/1221:01LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mFrontier
Sat 6/1216:29JFK - LAX
1 stop18h 13mFrontier
Deal found 25/11£136
Wed 24/1205:35LAS - LGA
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Wed 31/1216:30LGA - LAS
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 26/11£136
Sun 7/1223:59LAX - JFK
1 stop9h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1211:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£137
Wed 3/1206:40LAX - LGA
1 stop12h 20mFrontier
Tue 9/1206:20LGA - LAX
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Deal found 25/11£139
Wed 3/1215:30LAX - JFK
1 stop11h 00mFrontier
Tue 9/1206:15JFK - LAX
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 25/11£139
Tue 9/1222:32LAS - LGA
1 stop9h 57mFrontier
Sat 13/1212:30LGA - LAS
1 stop10h 48mFrontier
Deal found 25/11£139
Sat 6/1222:39LAX - JFK
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Tue 9/1211:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mFrontier
Deal found 25/11£140

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to New York that are best for you.

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Las VegasNew York

LAS - JFK

LASJFK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 15/1

23:59-07:50

Nonstop4h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/1

06:00-08:48

Nonstop5h 48m

£142

Las VegasNew York

LAS - JFK

LASJFK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 24/12

10:03-18:00

Nonstop4h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/1

06:00-08:48

Nonstop5h 48m

£148

Las VegasNewark

LAS - EWR

LASEWR

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 17/1

21:23-05:06

Nonstop4h 43m

Newark

Wed 21/1

06:30-09:18

Nonstop5h 48m

£149

Las VegasNewark

LAS - EWR

LASEWR

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 17/1

21:23-05:06

Nonstop4h 43m

Newark

Tue 20/1

06:30-09:18

Nonstop5h 48m

£149

Las VegasNewark

LAS - EWR

LASEWR

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 17/1

21:23-05:06

Nonstop4h 43m

Newark

Sun 18/1

19:40-22:29

Nonstop5h 49m

£149

Las VegasNewark

LAS - EWR

LASEWR

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 13/1

10:35-18:30

Nonstop4h 55m

Newark

Wed 21/1

06:30-09:18

Nonstop5h 48m

£149

Las VegasNewark

LAS - EWR

LASEWR

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 11/12

23:13-07:00

Nonstop4h 47m

Newark

Mon 15/12

10:17-13:03

Nonstop5h 46m

£157

Las VegasNewark

LAS - EWR

LASEWR

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 12/12

14:40-22:30

Nonstop4h 50m

Newark

Tue 16/12

20:29-23:25

Nonstop5h 56m

£157

Las VegasNewark

LAS - EWR

LASEWR

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 14/1

10:35-18:30

Nonstop4h 55m

Newark

Thu 15/1

06:30-09:18

Nonstop5h 48m

£157

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 13/1

06:15-14:37

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/1

17:29-20:58

Nonstop6h 29m

£161

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to New York

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New York (average of £48). Flying from California to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £112). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from California to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to New York in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from California to New York. Price data was last updated on 2 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their California to New York flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from California to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from California to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

The most flights from USCA to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (215 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (58 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from California to New York?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to New York?

    A quick flight from California to New York can take about 4h 57m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £142. There are 2241 mi between California and New York. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to New York one-way?

    £61 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from £68 and £75, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to New York?

    The most popular flight routes from California to New York are Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl, San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl and San Diego - New York John F Kennedy Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to New York?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from California to New York on time: Air Serbia (88%), Air France (88%), Delta (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to New York?

    While on average a flight from California to New York is generally £153, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £63. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay £110 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New York (average of £48). Flying from California to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £112). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from California to New York

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Spirit AirlinesCheapest£58Average£160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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