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$109+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to California in 2025

Cheapest flights to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available to California. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:29 pmJFK - LAS
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Wed 1/712:59 amLAS - JFK
1 stop7h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$141
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:29 pmJFK - LAS
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Sat 1/107:00 amLAS - JFK
1 stop25h 52mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$142
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:29 pmJFK - LAS
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Wed 1/77:00 amLAS - JFK
1 stop25h 52mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$147
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/174:29 pmJFK - LAX
1 stop18h 13mFrontier
Wed 12/2410:01 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$181
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:00 amJFK - LAS
1 stop30h 42mFrontier
Wed 12/249:34 pmLAS - JFK
Nonstop4h 56mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$182
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Tue 12/3010:55 pmLGA - LAS
1 stop24h 00mFrontier
Sat 1/107:00 amLAS - LGA
1 stop7h 02mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$182
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Wed 12/3110:55 pmLGA - LAS
1 stop27h 47mFrontier
Fri 1/912:59 amLAS - LGA
1 stop13h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$183
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:29 pmJFK - LAS
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Tue 1/610:20 pmLAS - JFK
1 stop8h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$186
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/174:30 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop28h 33mFrontier
Sat 1/177:10 amLAX - LGA
1 stop6h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$192
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:29 pmJFK - LAS
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Sun 1/1110:35 pmLAS - JFK
Nonstop4h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$194
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:15 amJFK - LAX
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Wed 1/78:31 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$195
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:29 pmJFK - LAX
1 stop18h 13mFrontier
Wed 1/78:31 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$199

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Find the latest flights to California in 2025, 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 December 15, 2025.

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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to California that are best for you.

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/28

9:35 am-12:49 pm

Nonstop6h 14m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

10:25 am-6:48 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

$177

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/13

7:29 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop6h 22m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

6:15 am-2:37 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$177

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 1/28

7:29 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

8:02 am-4:22 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$187

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/1

9:35 am-12:49 pm

Nonstop6h 14m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

11:35 am-7:57 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$187

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/22

8:01 am-11:25 am

Nonstop6h 24m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/3

12:35 pm-8:57 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$187

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-9:15 am

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

3:25 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$187

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sun 1/11

4:15 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

1:38 pm-6:47 am

1 stop14h 09m

$194

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/22

7:45 pm-11:21 pm

Nonstop6h 36m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

3:40 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$197

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Wed 1/28

5:20 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop5h 52m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/3

8:00 am-3:54 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

$197

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 2/2

5:30 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

8:02 am-4:22 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$197

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Best time to book a flight to California

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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 30 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.

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 December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability to California

The most flights from New York to California are scheduled on a Sunday (204 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to California?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to California are United Airlines, JetBlue and Delta.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $57
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $93
Delta
Delta
From $48
Frontier
Frontier
From $19

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to California are Spirit Airlines, Frontier 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).

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 December 15, 2025.
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 December 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,455 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,455 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,455 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,455 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,455 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,455 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,895 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,455 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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, Spirit Airlines 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 $23, while round-trip flights cost around $39.

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

    A round-trip flight to California will typically cost around $1,220, however they can be found for as little as $58.

  • Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to California, Los Angeles offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 51 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Hollywood Bowl?

    If being close to Hollywood Bowl 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. 2BR Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/LAX - 40% off for 30+ days is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 mi away from Los Angeles).

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