What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to California is September . The most expensive month for flights is July . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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 $20, while round-trip flights cost around $28.

How much is a round-trip flight to California?

A round-trip flight to California will typically cost around $36, however they can be found for as little as $34.

Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

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

Which airport is closest to L.A. Live?

If being close to L.A. Live 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 is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 mi away from Los Angeles).

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Sat 12/77:59 amJFK - LAS

Nonstop6h 01mFrontier

Tue 12/1010:37 pmLAS - JFK

Nonstop4h 53mFrontier

Deal found 11/20$131

Thu 12/54:25 pmLGA - LAS

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Mon 12/911:58 pmLAS - LGA

1 stop11h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/20$133

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Thu 12/129:53 pmLAS - LGA

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Deal found 11/20$145

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Nonstop5h 39mSpirit Airlines

Thu 12/123:19 pmLAS - EWR

1 stop14h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/19$146

Tue 12/108:36 amLGA - LAS

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Mon 12/1611:58 pmLAS - LGA

1 stop16h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/20$169

Fri 12/62:47 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 06mSpirit Airlines

Tue 12/1010:54 pmLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/21$187

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1 stop28h 33mFrontier

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1 stop12h 30mFrontier

Deal found 11/21$210

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1 stop28h 33mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/1611:57 pmLAX - LGA

1 stop9h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/21$213

Wed 12/49:29 pmLGA - LAX

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2 stops20h 15mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/21$216

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1 stop30h 00mFrontier

Deal found 11/21$218

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2 stops32h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/21$226

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2 stops13h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/20$238

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Thu 1/97:59 amJFK - LAS

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Wed 1/1510:37 pmLAS - JFK

Nonstop4h 53mFrontier

Deal found 11/21$129

Thu 1/94:48 pmEWR - LAS

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Tue 1/148:00 amLAS - EWR

Nonstop4h 53mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/20$146

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1 stop12h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/21$157

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Nonstop4h 50mJetBlue

Deal found 11/20$199

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Wed 3/57:00 amLAS - LGA

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Deal found 11/20$218

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Tue 1/2110:13 amLAS - LGA

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Deal found 11/21$221

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Deal found 11/21$295

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2 stops9h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 11/21$299

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1 stop9h 42mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/21$170

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Tue 11/267:59 amJFK - LAX

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Deal found 11/21$216

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Fri 12/136:30 amLAX - LGA

1 stop12h 30mFrontier

Deal found 11/21$210

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Deal found 11/21$187

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Deal found 11/21$248

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Mon 12/168:40 pmLAX - JFK

Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue

Deal found 11/21$267

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Fri 12/65:42 pmEWR - LAX

2 stops19h 03mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/21$109

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Fri 1/31

10:35 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 55m

$129

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New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/9

5:00 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop31h 54m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/15

11:59 pm-3:23 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$129

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/5

4:25 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 12/9

11:58 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$133

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Thu 1/9

4:48 pm-7:28 pm

Nonstop5h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/15

8:00 am-3:53 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

$146

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/10

8:36 am-11:20 pm

1 stop17h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 12/16

11:58 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop16h 26m

$169

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/11

6:59 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop5h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/15

9:35 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop4h 50m

$179

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 12/6

2:47 pm-5:53 pm

Nonstop6h 06m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/10

10:54 pm-7:14 am

Nonstop5h 20m

$187

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/9

4:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/15

11:00 pm-10:06 am

1 stop8h 06m

$188

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/11

4:30 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/19

6:20 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$203

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/5

10:59 pm-12:32 am

1 stop28h 33m

Los Angeles

Fri 12/13

6:30 am-10:00 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$210

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Travel insights for flights to California

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How long is the flight to California?

On average, a flight from New York to California takes 11 hours 32 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?

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 Sunday 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 Thursday (194 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (113 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

From $227

JetBlue

From $108

Delta

From $128

Alaska Airlines

From $113

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

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

Rainfall in California 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

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

Read through reviews of airlines servicing California, such as Frontier, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,005 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,464 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,755 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Porter Airlines

7.8

Good

288 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

JetBlue

7.5

Good

3,389 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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 $20, while round-trip flights cost around $28.
How much is a round-trip flight to California?
A round-trip flight to California will typically cost around $36, however they can be found for as little as $34.
Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to California, Oakland offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 55 minutes).
Which airport is closest to L.A. Live?
If being close to L.A. Live 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 is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 mi away from Los Angeles).

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

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