California

$86+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to California

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — LAX
Apr 20 — Apr 271
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl to California with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for John F Kennedy Intl to California flight deals. Data was last updated April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$165
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$86
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$407

Good round-trip deal

$273 or less

Good one-way deal

$121 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Los Angeles flights.
From New York John F Kennedy Intl to California
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to California.

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to California

Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/166:59 amJFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 45mFrontier
Sat 6/219:25 pmLAS - JFK
Nonstop5h 05mFrontier
Deal found 4/14$165
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/711:30 amJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mFrontier
Wed 5/148:50 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$172
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/266:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop8h 46mFrontier
Wed 4/3012:11 amSFO - JFK
1 stop8h 48mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:59 amJFK - ONT
1 stop9h 17mFrontier
Tue 5/131:08 pmONT - JFK
1 stop13h 22mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$188
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/19:15 pmJFK - LAS
Nonstop6h 04mJetBlue
Thu 6/512:50 pmLAS - JFK
Nonstop5h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 4/14$201
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Mon 5/56:59 amJFK - SJC
1 stop14h 42mFrontier
Sun 5/118:31 amSJC - JFK
1 stop17h 59mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/134:32 pmJFK - LAS
1 stop8h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/179:26 pmLAS - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$205
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/177:11 pmJFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 59mDelta
Sat 5/246:08 amLAS - JFK
Nonstop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/13$207
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/256:38 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mJetBlue
Sat 5/318:42 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 4/15$219
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/68:08 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/149:59 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop9h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3010:00 amJFK - LAS
1 stop11h 19mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 5/310:08 amLAS - JFK
1 stop9h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/13$225
This CheapTickets.ch deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 CheapTickets.ch is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/38:08 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 5/106:26 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/15$225

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California that are best for you.

Fly from

John F Kennedy Intl

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/16

6:59 am-9:44 am

Nonstop5h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 6/21

9:25 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$165

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/7

11:30 am-2:41 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

8:50 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$172

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/26

6:59 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

12:11 am-11:59 am

1 stop8h 48m

$186

New YorkOntario

JFK - ONT

JFKONT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/9

6:59 am-1:16 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Ontario

Tue 5/13

1:08 pm-5:30 am

1 stop13h 22m

$188

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/1

9:15 pm-12:19 am

Nonstop6h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/5

12:50 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$201

New YorkSan Jose

JFK - SJC

JFKSJC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/5

6:59 am-6:41 pm

1 stop14h 42m

San Jose

Sun 5/11

8:31 am-5:30 am

1 stop17h 59m

$201

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/13

4:32 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/17

9:26 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 04m

$205

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/17

9:10 pm-12:18 am

Nonstop6h 08m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/24

4:07 pm-12:22 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$207

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/25

6:38 am-10:00 am

Nonstop6h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

8:42 pm-5:16 am

Nonstop5h 34m

$219

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/6

8:08 pm-11:54 pm

Nonstop6h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

9:59 pm-10:25 am

1 stop9h 26m

$223

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/14

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California

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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 15, 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 April 15, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (147 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (76 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 April 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian 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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl to California. 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 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 $86. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue 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.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California consider choosing KLM (91%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (88%) or Air France (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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 $121. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles) can be booked for $176 on average our data indicates $1,422 when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to California 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 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for John F Kennedy Intl to California

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 9 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to California

Discover the top 9 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$84Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$148Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$153Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$179Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$181Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$203Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.