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Cheap flights from California to New York from £66

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NYC
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£102

One-way from

£66

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£213

Good round-trip deal

£171 or less

Good one-way deal

£88 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 3/2-7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 21m total
  • California to New York
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 6/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 25m total
  • California to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£8 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 8 January 2026.

Tue 3/211:26LAS - LGA
1 stop9h 23mSpirit Airlines
Sat 7/215:00LGA - LAS
1 stop8h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/1£102
Sat 7/223:59LAX - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/205:45LGA - LAX
2 stops12h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/1£107
Tue 3/223:59LAS - JFK
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Sat 7/213:00JFK - LAS
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
Deal found 8/1£110
Tue 3/213:48LAX - JFK
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
Tue 10/206:05JFK - LAX
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 6/1£110
Tue 13/120:37LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 23mFrontier
Sun 18/111:00JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 37mFrontier
Deal found 6/1£111
Tue 3/209:17LAX - LGA
2 stops11h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/206:20LGA - LAX
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£112
Tue 3/216:07LAX - LGA
2 stops12h 52mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/205:45LGA - LAX
2 stops12h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/1£114
Mon 26/123:59LAX - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Thu 29/111:59LGA - LAX
1 stop9h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/1£115
Fri 20/200:59LAS - LGA
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/220:59LGA - LAS
1 stop27h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£115
Mon 26/123:59LAX - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Sat 31/105:45LGA - LAX
2 stops12h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/1£120
Mon 26/123:59LAX - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Tue 27/120:59LGA - LAX
1 stop13h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/1£121
Wed 21/113:56LAX - EWR
2 stops17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/109:00EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£121

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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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California

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Mon 26/1

23:59-12:00

1 stop9h 01m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 29/1

11:59-18:02

1 stop9h 03m

£115

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Tue 3/2

08:20-16:25

Nonstop5h 05m

Newark

Tue 10/2

18:00-21:10

Nonstop6h 10m

£126

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

13:20-21:25

Nonstop5h 05m

Newark

Sat 7/2

12:00-15:18

Nonstop6h 18m

£126

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

14:40-22:55

Nonstop5h 15m

Newark

Sat 7/2

18:00-21:10

Nonstop6h 10m

£126

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Mon 23/2

23:00-07:00

Nonstop5h 00m

Newark

Thu 26/2

08:35-11:47

Nonstop6h 12m

£126

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

08:02-16:22

Nonstop5h 20m

Newark

Mon 26/1

19:29-22:55

Nonstop6h 26m

£132

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Tue 27/1

08:02-16:22

Nonstop5h 20m

Newark

Wed 28/1

19:29-22:55

Nonstop6h 26m

£132

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Thu 29/1

08:02-16:22

Nonstop5h 20m

Newark

Sat 31/1

19:29-22:55

Nonstop6h 26m

£132

Las VegasNew York

LAS - LGA

LASLGA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/2

21:35-07:59

1 stop7h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/2

20:59-10:31

2 stops16h 32m

£137

Las VegasNew York

LAS - LGA

LASLGA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 21/1

00:59-11:24

1 stop7h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 26/1

15:20-23:19

1 stop10h 59m

£138

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New York (average of £58). Flying from California to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £119). 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 8 January 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to New York in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 29% 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 3 January 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their California to New York flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings 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 8 January 2026.

The most flights from USCA to NYC are scheduled on a Thursday (180 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (99 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 5h 05m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £126. There are 2447 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?

    £63 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Delta, 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 - Newark and San Francisco - 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: Scandinavian Airlines (94%), Royal Jordanian (89%), Icelandair (87%).

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

    While on average a flight from California to New York is generally £416, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £73. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay £123 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New York (average of £58). Flying from California to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £119). 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 2 airlines flying from California to New York

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest£63Average£231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest£266Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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