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$104+ Cheap flights from California to New York State

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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JFK
Apr 29 — May 61
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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 April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$104
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$372

Good round-trip deal

$227 or less

Good one-way deal

$123 or less
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From California to New York
One-way flight from California to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to New York.
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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 April 24, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/144:18 pmBUR - EWR
1 stop10h 24mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/2012:03 pmEWR - BUR
1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/208:50 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mFrontier
Fri 5/3011:37 amJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$176
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/310:27 pmLAX - LGA
1 stop9h 04mFrontier
Sat 6/711:30 amLGA - LAX
1 stop13h 05mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$177
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 5/282:23 pmLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 26mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/210:15 amEWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$186
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/289:21 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/210:15 amEWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 5/2912:54 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Wed 6/45:59 amEWR - LAX
1 stop8h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/74:59 pmLAX - LGA
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/101:35 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop11h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$193
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:00 amLAX - JFK
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/3011:37 amJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$200
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Tue 5/612:35 amLAX - LGA
1 stop11h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/116:00 amLGA - LAX
1 stop14h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$209
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:47 pmONT - JFK
1 stop14h 12mFrontier
Mon 5/56:59 amJFK - ONT
1 stop9h 17mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$215
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 5/82:53 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop11h 37mFrontier
Mon 5/126:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 00mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$218
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 5/296:35 amSFO - LGA
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Mon 6/211:30 amLGA - SFO
1 stop12h 49mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$218

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to New York 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 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to New York State that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BurbankNewark

BUR - EWR

BUREWR

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 5/14

4:18 pm-5:42 am

1 stop10h 24m

Newark

Tue 5/20

12:03 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$173

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

8:50 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/30

11:37 am-2:48 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

$176

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Tue 6/3

10:27 pm-10:31 am

1 stop9h 04m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/7

11:30 am-9:35 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$177

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

2:23 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

Newark

Mon 6/2

10:15 am-1:18 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$186

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Fri 5/30

12:54 pm-12:33 am

1 stop8h 39m

Newark

Wed 6/4

5:59 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 40m

$187

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

9:21 pm-10:01 am

1 stop9h 40m

Newark

Mon 6/2

10:15 am-1:18 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$188

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Fri 5/2

4:59 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop25h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/6

11:56 am-11:55 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$197

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

6:00 am-12:35 am

1 stop15h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/30

11:37 am-2:48 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

$200

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

12:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop11h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-5:39 pm

1 stop14h 39m

$209

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

9:59 pm-10:25 am

1 stop9h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/24

9:30 am-12:59 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

$215

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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 State

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to State of New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from California to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 NY?

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 April 24, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to State of 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 April 24, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to USNY are scheduled on a Thursday (154 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (93 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 State of New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit State of New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

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 State of 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 April 24, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from California to New York have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $104. Users have also found prices from $115 and $119 on Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    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 State of New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from California to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 10 airlines flying from California to New York

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to New York. 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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$60Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$66Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$123Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$173Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$187Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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