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Cheap flights from California to New York from £72

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NYC
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
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 2 February 2026.

Wed 4/321:54
LAS
-
LGA
1 stop9h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 16/320:59
LGA
-
LAS
1 stop14h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 31/1£107
Fri 27/208:20
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/309:10
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/2£120
Tue 17/308:18
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/306:00
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1£122
Tue 3/308:20
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/306:00
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£123
Wed 6/508:05
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 7/519:14
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 32m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/2£126
Tue 3/322:42
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop10h 16m
Frontier
Tue 17/306:00
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop10h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 1/2£126
Tue 3/301:05
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop7h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 6/320:59
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop13h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/2£129
Tue 24/207:05
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/319:59
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 31/1£129
Wed 4/308:20
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 11/316:05
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/2£130
Tue 3/322:42
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop14h 17m
Frontier
Tue 17/306:10
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 1/2£131
Tue 17/322:43
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop9h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/320:59
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop13h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1£137
Fri 13/308:18
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 16/318:59
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2£138

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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£107

One-way from

£72

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£203

Good round-trip deal

£167 or less

Good one-way deal

£94 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 4/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 25m total
  • California to New York
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  • Delta
  • 25/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 23m total
  • California to New York
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to New York that are best for you.

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Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

08:20-16:35

Nonstop5h 15m

Newark

Fri 6/3

09:10-12:38

Nonstop6h 28m

£120

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 10/3

22:50-07:08

Nonstop5h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/3

13:30-16:53

Nonstop6h 23m

£144

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

05:20-17:15

2 stops8h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/3

09:00-19:05

2 stops13h 05m

£147

Las VegasNewark

LAS - EWR

LASEWR

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 25/3

10:50-18:43

Nonstop4h 53m

Newark

Mon 30/3

20:20-23:13

Nonstop5h 53m

£158

Las VegasNewark

LAS - EWR

LASEWR

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/5

21:15-05:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Newark

Sat 16/5

19:45-22:17

Nonstop5h 32m

£158

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

08:00-16:30

Nonstop5h 30m

Newark

Wed 4/3

18:12-22:01

Nonstop6h 49m

£159

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

16:07-12:04

2 stops16h 57m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/5

20:48-07:00

1 stop13h 12m

£159

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

07:00-15:29

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

19:20-23:01

Nonstop6h 41m

£160

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

09:10-17:57

Nonstop5h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/2

19:20-23:01

Nonstop6h 41m

£160

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 20/3

07:01-15:30

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/3

08:29-12:17

Nonstop6h 48m

£160

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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 £57). Flying from California to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £117). 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 February 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 31 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. 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 2 February 2026.

The most flights from USCA to NYC are scheduled on a Sunday (186 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (142 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 15m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £120. 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?

    £62 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 Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from £67 and £79, 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 Los Angeles - 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: 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 £260, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £79. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay £148 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 £57). Flying from California to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £117). 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£62Average£219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest£261Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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