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Cheap flights from California to New York from £74

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NYC
18 Feb — 25 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 19 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£121

One-way from

£74

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£211

Good round-trip deal

£171 or less

Good one-way deal

£130 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 4/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 22m total
  • California to New York
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 11/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 34m 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 (£4 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 19 January 2026.

Wed 4/308:20
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/306:10
EWR
-
LAX
2 stops21h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£121
Wed 25/207:30
LAS
-
LGA
1 stop12h 36m
Frontier
Sat 28/206:00
LGA
-
LAS
1 stop14h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 17/1£123
Tue 3/308:20
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/311:30
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop10h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£129
Tue 3/323:58
LAS
-
JFK
1 stop9h 00m
Frontier
Tue 10/316:29
JFK
-
LAS
1 stop9h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 17/1£134
Fri 27/208:20
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/309:10
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 16/1£134
Tue 3/307:30
LAS
-
LGA
1 stop12h 36m
Frontier
Tue 10/312:01
LGA
-
LAS
1 stop13h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 17/1£134
Tue 3/323:58
LAS
-
JFK
1 stop9h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/318:09
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop6h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£138
Thu 21/508:05
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 27/519:14
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 32m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 18/1£140
Wed 4/322:33
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop14h 26m
Frontier
Wed 11/312:00
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop10h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 18/1£146
Tue 3/322:42
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop10h 16m
Frontier
Tue 10/306:00
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop10h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 17/1£146
Tue 3/322:42
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop10h 16m
Frontier
Mon 9/306:00
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop10h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 17/1£149
Tue 3/322:42
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop14h 17m
Frontier
Mon 9/312:00
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop10h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 17/1£149

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from California to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to New York that are best for you.

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Sat 23/5

21:30-05:45

Nonstop5h 15m

Newark

Tue 26/5

19:14-22:46

Nonstop6h 32m

£134

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Fri 6/2

15:40-23:59

Nonstop5h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/2

13:30-16:58

Nonstop6h 28m

£151

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

14:40-22:50

Nonstop5h 10m

Newark

Sat 21/2

19:30-22:59

Nonstop6h 29m

£155

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Sun 15/2

20:50-04:53

Nonstop5h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/2

14:59-18:35

Nonstop6h 36m

£158

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

07:45-16:08

Nonstop5h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/3

21:25-00:57

Nonstop6h 32m

£158

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

09:10-17:57

Nonstop5h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

11:15-14:46

Nonstop6h 31m

£162

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

14:00-22:29

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/3

20:31-00:19

Nonstop6h 48m

£163

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 23/3

23:59-08:30

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/3

08:00-11:47

Nonstop6h 47m

£164

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

07:00-15:29

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/2

07:00-10:49

Nonstop6h 49m

£164

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

14:45-23:29

Nonstop5h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 25/4

18:10-21:57

Nonstop6h 47m

£164

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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 £120). 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 19 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 17 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 19 January 2026.

The most flights from USCA to NYC are scheduled on a Sunday (184 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (130 on average).

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 10m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £155. There are 2447 mi between California and New York. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from £68 and £95, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to New York are San Francisco - Newark, Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 (93%), Icelandair (88%), Air France (86%).

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

    While on average a flight from California to New York is generally £365, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £74. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Newark), you can expect to pay £154 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 £120). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest£63Average£232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest£267Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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