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Cheap flights from California to New York from £87

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NYC
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 25 March 2026.

Mon 4/523:00
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 10/518:59
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 22/3£150
Sat 2/513:52
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop8h 24m
Frontier
Thu 7/522:29
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop14h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 24/3£157
Fri 1/523:00
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/518:59
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 21/3£161
Fri 1/521:04
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop16h 00m
Frontier
Tue 5/506:29
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop10h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 25/3£162
Wed 8/401:01
LAS
-
EWR
1 stop7h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 14/412:34
EWR
-
LAS
1 stop10h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 24/3£165
Sat 2/513:52
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop8h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/518:59
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£165
Fri 8/522:12
LAS
-
EWR
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/516:00
EWR
-
LAS
1 stop8h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£167
Thu 7/519:10
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop14h 20m
Frontier
Sun 10/522:29
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop14h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 24/3£169
Tue 5/505:45
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/511:59
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop14h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£170
Thu 7/505:45
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop13h 15m
Frontier
Thu 14/522:00
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop14h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 23/3£172
Sat 2/508:00
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Thu 7/522:00
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop14h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 24/3£172
Tue 21/422:40
LAS
-
EWR
Nonstop4h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 28/411:55
EWR
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/3£172

Find 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 25 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£150

One-way from

£87

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£263

Good round-trip deal

£207 or less

Good one-way deal

£133 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 4/5-10/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 25m total
  • California to New York
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 07m total
  • California to New York
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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 25 March 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

22:40-06:56

Nonstop5h 16m

Newark

Thu 7/5

18:59-22:05

Nonstop6h 06m

£172

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

07:30-18:55

2 stops8h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 28/4

15:55-23:20

1 stop10h 25m

£188

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

05:25-17:55

1 stop9h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 13/5

13:25-22:05

2 stops11h 40m

£190

Las VegasNewark

LAS - EWR

LASEWR

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/5

22:10-06:01

Nonstop4h 51m

Newark

Tue 12/5

19:50-22:37

Nonstop5h 47m

£199

San JoseNew York

SJC - LGA

SJCLGA

San Jose

Wed 15/4

08:45-21:54

1 stop10h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 22/4

14:10-22:41

1 stop11h 31m

£202

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Mon 20/4

07:55-21:25

2 stops10h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 22/4

14:15-22:05

1 stop10h 50m

£206

San JoseNew York

SJC - LGA

SJCLGA

San Jose

Sat 18/4

08:40-22:15

2 stops10h 35m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 21/4

10:55-18:15

1 stop10h 20m

£206

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Fri 24/4

23:25-10:55

1 stop8h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/5

16:40-00:10

2 stops10h 30m

£212

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

19:40-08:15

2 stops9h 35m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 27/4

14:00-23:05

1 stop12h 05m

£216

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/6

07:30-18:55

2 stops8h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/6

14:00-20:50

1 stop9h 50m

£218

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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 25 March 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to New York in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 14 March 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. Sunday 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 25 March 2026.

The most flights from USCA to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (200 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 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 55m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £198. There are 2220 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 Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Newark, San Jose - Newark and Sacramento Intl - Newark.

  • 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: Royal Jordanian (86%), Hawaiian Airlines (84%), Frontier (80%).

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

    While on average a flight from California to New York is generally £303, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £118. When looking at the most popular route, (Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Newark), you can expect to pay £533 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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