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$79+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to California

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Jan 22 — Jan 291
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

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$121
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$79
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From New York John F Kennedy Intl to California
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to California
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Thu 2/207:59 amJFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 59mFrontier
Wed 2/2610:35 pmLAS - JFK
Nonstop4h 55mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$121
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Sat 2/17:59 amJFK - SJC
1 stop11h 22mFrontier
Sun 2/95:19 pmSJC - JFK
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$167
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Thu 1/307:59 amJFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/59:30 amLAS - JFK
1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$179
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Thu 1/307:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop13h 59mFrontier
Fri 2/710:40 amSAN - JFK
1 stop16h 50mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$180
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Tue 1/287:59 amJFK - SJC
1 stop29h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/15:19 pmSJC - JFK
1 stop10h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$183
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Wed 4/306:30 amJFK - SAN
1 stop10h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/77:00 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$189
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Thu 2/275:00 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 27mJetBlue
Mon 3/39:37 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 1/14$197
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Wed 2/194:30 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/257:14 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$198
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Thu 3/2011:01 amJFK - LAX
1 stop13h 34mFrontier
Thu 3/2710:35 pmLAX - JFK
1 stop8h 26mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$206
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Sat 2/111:00 amJFK - LAX
1 stop9h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/47:32 amLAX - JFK
3 stops23h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$212
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Wed 2/56:30 amJFK - SAN
1 stop10h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/126:33 amSAN - JFK
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$217
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Mon 2/108:59 pmJFK - LAS
Nonstop6h 05mJetBlue
Wed 2/127:00 amLAS - JFK
Nonstop4h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 1/16$227

Find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

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New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/20

7:59 am-10:58 am

Nonstop5h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/26

10:35 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 55m

$121

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/29

8:59 pm-12:04 am

Nonstop6h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/1

7:00 am-2:56 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

$157

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/22

7:59 am-10:58 am

Nonstop5h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/27

9:05 am-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$159

New YorkSan Jose

JFK - SJC

JFKSJC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/1

7:59 am-4:21 pm

1 stop11h 22m

San Jose

Sun 2/9

5:19 pm-6:30 am

1 stop10h 11m

$167

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/30

7:59 am-6:58 pm

1 stop13h 59m

San Diego

Mon 2/3

10:40 am-6:30 am

1 stop16h 50m

$180

New YorkSan Jose

JFK - SJC

JFKSJC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/28

7:59 am-10:41 am

1 stop29h 42m

San Jose

Sat 2/1

5:19 pm-6:30 am

1 stop10h 11m

$183

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/30

6:30 am-1:37 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Diego

Wed 5/7

7:00 am-3:32 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

$189

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/27

5:00 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop6h 27m

San Diego

Mon 3/3

9:37 pm-5:57 am

Nonstop5h 20m

$197

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/20

11:01 am-9:35 pm

1 stop13h 34m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/28

8:04 pm-6:30 am

1 stop7h 26m

$206

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/5

4:00 pm-7:36 am

1 stop18h 36m

San Diego

Tue 2/11

7:04 am-3:30 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$207

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Travel insights for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to California

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 JFK to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to California. 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 January 17, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (113 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

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).

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 January 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines from New York to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.0
Good
384 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $79. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California for a low price.

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  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $133. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $94 on average our data indicates $973 when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 8 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$103Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$113Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$137Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$179Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$347Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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