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Cheap flights from California to New York from £57

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NYC
1 Jan — 8 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 2 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£98

One-way from

£57

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£308

Good round-trip deal

£173 or less

Good one-way deal

£90 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 14/1-21/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 41m total
  • California to New York
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 24/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 50m total
  • California to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£12 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 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 2 December 2025.

Wed 24/1221:34LAS - JFK
Nonstop4h 56mFrontier
Thu 1/110:00JFK - LAS
1 stop14h 52mFrontier
Deal found 1/12£108
Wed 24/1221:34LAS - JFK
Nonstop4h 56mFrontier
Mon 5/106:20JFK - LAS
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 1/12£115
Tue 9/1215:30LAX - JFK
1 stop11h 00mFrontier
Sat 13/1210:00JFK - LAX
2 stops14h 11mFrontier
Deal found 30/11£122
Tue 9/1206:00LAX - EWR
1 stop11h 31mSpirit Airlines
Sat 13/1218:39EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 30/11£132
Wed 24/1212:25LAS - LGA
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Wed 31/1216:30LGA - LAS
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/12£135
Tue 9/1222:32LAS - LGA
1 stop9h 57mFrontier
Sat 13/1212:30LGA - LAS
1 stop10h 48mFrontier
Deal found 28/11£138
Wed 24/1206:05LAS - EWR
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Mon 5/122:30EWR - LAS
1 stop13h 09mFrontier
Deal found 1/12£138
Wed 24/1208:32LAS - LGA
1 stop9h 28mFrontier
Mon 5/116:30LGA - LAS
1 stop8h 20mFrontier
Deal found 1/12£138
Wed 24/1206:05LAS - LGA
1 stop14h 09mFrontier
Thu 1/122:55LGA - LAS
1 stop12h 50mFrontier
Deal found 1/12£139
Wed 24/1221:34LAS - JFK
Nonstop4h 56mFrontier
Sun 4/106:59JFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 46mFrontier
Deal found 1/12£150
Wed 10/1206:40LAX - LGA
1 stop12h 20mFrontier
Sat 13/1222:55LGA - LAX
1 stop11h 47mFrontier
Deal found 1/12£154
Wed 24/1221:34LAS - JFK
Nonstop4h 56mFrontier
Sat 3/106:20JFK - LAS
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 1/12£156

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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

Tue 3/2

06:30-17:50

1 stop8h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/2

16:50-22:30

1 stop8h 40m

£122

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Fri 6/2

00:33-14:00

1 stop10h 27m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/2

08:59-18:02

1 stop12h 03m

£141

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Wed 14/1

07:00-21:50

2 stops11h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 20/1

16:55-23:40

1 stop9h 45m

£141

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Wed 14/1

11:35-19:57

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

14:00-17:19

Nonstop6h 19m

£141

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Fri 16/1

11:25-23:15

1 stop8h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 20/1

17:55-23:40

1 stop8h 45m

£144

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Sat 14/2

08:25-18:15

1 stop6h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 18/2

08:30-21:25

2 stops15h 55m

£145

Las VegasNew York

LAS - JFK

LASJFK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 14/1

23:59-07:50

Nonstop4h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/1

06:00-08:48

Nonstop5h 48m

£149

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Wed 14/1

07:00-21:50

2 stops11h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 17/1

16:50-22:30

1 stop8h 40m

£155

Las VegasNew York

LAS - JFK

LASJFK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 6/2

06:00-16:12

1 stop7h 12m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

18:57-12:12

1 stop20h 15m

£163

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Sat 17/1

06:25-14:50

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 25/1

09:40-13:20

Nonstop6h 40m

£163

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 2 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to New York in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 28% 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 29 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 2 December 2025.

The most flights from USCA to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (211 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 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 22m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £141. There are 2468 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?

    £57 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from £73 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, Los Angeles - Newark and Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - 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 £259, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £62. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay £138 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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