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mar. 4/1
mar. 4/8
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Flights to California in 2025

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 marzo 27, 2025.

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September

Average price

$392

Round-trip from

$157

One-way from

$72

Good round-trip deal

$267 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 or less
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mar. 4/2911:19 amEWR - LAS
2 stops15h 40mSpirit Airlines
mié. 5/710:20 amLAS - EWR
1 stop8h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$141
mar. 4/296:00 amLGA - LAS
1 stop15h 59mSpirit Airlines
mar. 4/291:07 amLAS - LGA
1 stop6h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$149
mar. 4/296:04 pmEWR - LAX
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
mié. 4/3011:58 amLAX - EWR
1 stop8h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$157
sáb. 4/266:59 amJFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 52mFrontier
sáb. 5/39:26 pmLAS - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$166
sáb. 5/107:15 amJFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
mar. 5/134:07 pmLAS - JFK
Nonstop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/25$179
mar. 4/224:38 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop10h 42mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 4/265:30 amLAX - LGA
1 stop14h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$182
vie. 5/211:00 amJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mFrontier
lun. 5/58:50 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$184
sáb. 5/34:32 pmJFK - LAS
1 stop8h 52mHawaiian Airlines
mar. 5/67:58 pmLAS - JFK
1 stop9h 01mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$185
sáb. 5/104:32 pmJFK - LAS
1 stop8h 52mMultiple Airlines
mié. 5/149:26 pmLAS - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$186
mié. 5/147:59 pmEWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 18mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/152:23 pmLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$192
mié. 5/79:00 amEWR - BUR
2 stops13h 41mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 5/107:00 amBUR - EWR
1 stop13h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$202
lun. 5/197:59 amJFK - LAS
Nonstop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 5/2411:54 amLAS - JFK
Nonstop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$205

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

mar. 4/29

11:19 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 5/7

10:20 am-10:04 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$141

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

mar. 4/29

6:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop15h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 4/29

1:07 am-11:01 am

1 stop6h 54m

$149

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

mar. 4/29

6:04 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Los Angeles

mié. 4/30

11:58 am-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$157

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 4/26

6:59 am-9:51 am

Nonstop5h 52m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

sáb. 5/3

9:26 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 04m

$166

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 5/10

7:15 am-9:55 am

Nonstop5h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 5/13

4:07 pm-12:22 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$179

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

mar. 4/22

4:38 pm-12:20 am

1 stop10h 42m

Los Angeles

sáb. 4/26

5:30 am-11:01 pm

1 stop14h 31m

$182

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 5/2

11:00 am-2:11 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

Los Angeles

lun. 5/5

8:50 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$184

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 5/3

4:32 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 5/6

7:58 pm-7:59 am

1 stop9h 01m

$185

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 5/10

4:32 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 5/14

9:26 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 04m

$186

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

mié. 5/14

7:59 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop6h 18m

Los Angeles

jue. 5/15

2:23 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$192

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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 12 hours 8 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 Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to California

The most flights from New York to California are scheduled on a Wednesday (187 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 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, Delta and JetBlue.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $227

Delta

Delta

From $156

JetBlue

JetBlue

From $138

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

From $165

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 marzo 27, 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 marzo 27, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing California, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,792 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,334 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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, 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 $19, while round-trip flights cost around $23.

  • 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, Los Angeles offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 50 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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