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Cheap flights from California to New York from £81

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NYC
5 May — 12 May1
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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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£115

One-way from

£81

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£278

Good round-trip deal

£133 or less

Good one-way deal

£86 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 13/6-20/6
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 50m total
  • California to New York
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 7/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 59m total
  • California to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£24 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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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 30 April 2025.

Fri 13/621:25LAS - JFK
Nonstop5h 05mFrontier
Fri 20/606:59JFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 45mFrontier
Deal found 29/4£115
Mon 5/515:41LAX - JFK
1 stop10h 49mFrontier
Tue 13/511:30JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mFrontier
Deal found 29/4£134
Thu 12/600:35LAS - EWR
1 stop8h 45mSpirit Airlines
Fri 20/613:52EWR - LAS
Nonstop5h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 29/4£140
Fri 30/512:54LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 39mFrontier
Mon 2/605:59EWR - LAX
1 stop8h 40mFrontier
Deal found 29/4£148
Thu 19/621:05LAS - JFK
Nonstop4h 56mJetBlue
Wed 25/619:54JFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 55mJetBlue
Deal found 29/4£150
Wed 4/607:54LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/610:15EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£156
Sat 24/516:15SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 41mDelta
Fri 30/509:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 29/4£162
Wed 28/500:40SFO - LGA
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Sat 31/506:00LGA - SFO
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 29/4£162
Fri 30/513:39SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/607:29JFK - SFO
1 stop9h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4£163
Wed 4/622:34SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 57mFrontier
Sat 7/611:30LGA - SFO
1 stop12h 56mFrontier
Deal found 29/4£163
Tue 3/600:35LAX - EWR
1 stop18h 29mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/610:15EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 29/4£164
Fri 1/809:00LAS - JFK
Nonstop5h 30mDelta
Sat 30/812:05JFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 29/4£167

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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

Las VegasNew York

LAS - JFK

LASJFK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 13/6

21:25-05:30

Nonstop5h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/6

06:59-09:44

Nonstop5h 45m

£115

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Fri 30/5

19:05-11:58

1 stop13h 53m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/6

06:59-19:53

1 stop15h 54m

£134

Las VegasNewark

LAS - EWR

LASEWR

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/6

00:35-12:20

1 stop8h 45m

Newark

Fri 20/6

13:52-16:22

Nonstop5h 30m

£140

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Fri 30/5

12:54-00:33

1 stop8h 39m

Newark

Mon 2/6

05:59-11:39

1 stop8h 40m

£148

Las VegasNew York

LAS - JFK

LASJFK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 19/6

21:05-05:01

Nonstop4h 56m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/6

19:54-22:49

Nonstop5h 55m

£150

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 4/6

07:54-16:29

Nonstop5h 35m

Newark

Wed 11/6

10:15-13:18

Nonstop6h 03m

£156

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 24/5

16:15-00:56

Nonstop5h 41m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

07:00-10:27

Nonstop6h 27m

£162

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

00:40-10:38

1 stop6h 58m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 31/5

06:00-10:33

1 stop7h 33m

£162

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 30/5

13:39-22:29

Nonstop5h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/6

07:29-13:43

1 stop9h 14m

£163

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 4/6

22:34-10:31

1 stop8h 57m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/6

11:30-21:26

1 stop12h 56m

£163

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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 £500). Flying from California to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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 30 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to New York as you normally would.

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 30 April 2025.

The most flights from USCA to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (230 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (94 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from California to New York have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,968 reviews
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Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,968 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very Good
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,968 reviews
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Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,968 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,405 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,968 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,968 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to New York one-way?

    £81 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from £81 and £82, 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, Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl and Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - New York LaGuardia.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to New York?

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

    While on average a flight from California to New York is generally £488, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £93. When looking at the most popular route, (Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Newark), you can expect to pay £274 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 £500). Flying from California to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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Spirit AirlinesCheapest£58Average£154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest£125Average£125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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JetBlueCheapest£154Average£221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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