California

$143+ Cheap flights to California

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Flights to California in 2026

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Fri 7/310:10 pm
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 49m
JetBlue
Tue 7/710:25 am
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 07m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/28$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1511:40 am
LGA
-
LAS
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Wed 8/1912:10 pm
LAS
-
LGA
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/29$263
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/1410:00 pm
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 49m
JetBlue
Wed 7/157:00 am
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 59m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/30$265
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:25 am
LGA
-
LAS
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Wed 9/307:00 am
LAS
-
LGA
1 stop7h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 5/27$265
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2110:40 pm
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 50m
JetBlue
Tue 6/3010:25 am
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 24m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/27$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/107:50 am
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 6/1010:47 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/27$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2810:30 am
LGA
-
LAS
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Tue 8/1110:35 am
LAS
-
LGA
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/29$267
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/2310:10 pm
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 49m
JetBlue
Tue 6/3011:59 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 05m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/27$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/14:59 pm
EWR
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 33m
United Airlines
Wed 7/82:23 pm
LAS
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/27$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/307:05 am
EWR
-
LAS
1 stop8h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 7/49:56 am
LAS
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/27$269
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1710:40 pm
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 50m
JetBlue
Wed 6/2411:59 pm
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 05m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/27$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/88:50 am
LGA
-
LAS
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Thu 9/1012:05 pm
LAS
-
LGA
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/29$271

Find flights to California

Browse one-way and round-trip flights deals to California on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on June 1, 2026
Explore California

Find flight deals to California

Find the latest flights to California in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on June 1, 2026.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$397

Round-trip from

$287

One-way from

$134

Good round-trip deal

$322 or less

Good one-way deal

$194 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price.
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
From New York to Los Angeles
One-way flight from New York to California
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York to California.

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Locate flights to California that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on June 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/1

7:00 am-9:25 am

Nonstop5h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 7/29

12:10 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$297

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/16

5:05 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/25

9:00 pm-5:16 am

Nonstop5h 16m

$297
Quickest round-trip

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/1

7:00 am-9:25 am

Nonstop5h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/4

10:35 pm-6:29 am

Nonstop4h 54m

$302

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/30

11:30 am-2:02 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/4

10:35 pm-6:29 am

Nonstop4h 54m

$302

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/15

3:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop11h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 7/22

10:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop7h 50m

$307

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/17

10:40 pm-1:30 am

Nonstop5h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 6/23

11:21 am-7:45 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

$307

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/11

1:30 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/18

8:40 am-8:25 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$307

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/7

2:55 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 7/22

9:59 am-7:50 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$307

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/3

6:10 am-11:38 am

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

10:38 pm-9:11 am

1 stop7h 33m

$309

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/2

5:26 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop9h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 10/4

6:59 pm-6:02 am

1 stop8h 03m

$309

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Best time to book a flight to California

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to California

How long is the flight to California?

On average, a flight from New York to California takes 11 hours 55 minutes. Flights to California from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to California

The most flights from New York to California are scheduled on a Sunday (189 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (127 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to California are Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to California?

The price you pay for your flight to California may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 29 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

When is the cheapest time to fly to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to California. Price data was last updated on May 30, 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to California should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular places to fly to in California?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to California in the last few years. This data was updated on June 1, 2026.
The most popular places in California to fly to are Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose and Santa Ana.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated June 1, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines to the United States. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

FAQs about flying to California

  • Can I find cheaper flights to California if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to California on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to California?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to California.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in California?

    Burbank Bob Hope is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Burbank Bob Hope typically cost $28, while round-trip flights cost around $44.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to California?

    A round-trip flight to California will typically cost around $1,241, however they can be found for as little as $78.

  • Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to California, San Diego offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 55 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Peacock Theater?

    If being close to Peacock Theater is important to you, you’ll want to land at Los Angeles Airport.

  • Does Los Angeles have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 mi away from Los Angeles).

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