How long does it take to fly to New York?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in New York you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 5h 20m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Diego to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 5h 21m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

How many flights depart from California to New York on average per week?

2,115 flights are operational weekly from California to New York as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Sat, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to New York?

Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to New York

How many flights depart from California to New York on average per day?

302 flights are operational daily from California to New York as of December 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 07:00, with 54% of flights per day taking off at midday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to New York?

Prices for flights from California to New York are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to New York?

There is 1 operator available for flights from California to New York as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to New York?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to New York.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?

The required travel and health documents for your New York trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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20:37 - 05:00

LAX

JFK

5h 23mdirect

06:25 - 12:53

JFK

LAX

9h 28m1 stop

£116Frontier

Tue, 13 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan

06:00 - 14:22

LAX

JFK

5h 22mdirect

17:10 - 20:40

JFK

LAX

6h 30mdirect

£121JetBlue

Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

08:20 - 16:35

LAX

EWR

5h 15mdirect

18:59 - 18:02

EWR

LAX

26h 03m2 stops

£126Spirit Airlines

Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

11:51 - 11:00

LAS

LGA

20h 09m2 stops

16:54 - 23:44

LGA

LAS

9h 50m1 stop

£127Spirit Airlines

Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

08:02 - 16:22

LAX

EWR

5h 20mdirect

19:29 - 22:55

EWR

LAX

6h 26mdirect

£129Alaska Airlines

Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

08:02 - 16:22

LAX

EWR

5h 20mdirect

19:29 - 22:55

EWR

LAX

6h 26mdirect

£132Alaska Airlines

Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb

20:31 - 05:00

LAX

JFK

5h 29mdirect

21:29 - 00:50

JFK

LAX

6h 21mdirect

£138Multiple Airlines

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10:40 - 21:00

LAX

LGA

7h 20m1 stop

09:15 - 16:50

LGA

LAX

10h 35m1 stop

£140Southwest

Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

13:59 - 01:10

LAX

EWR

8h 11m1 stop

12:00 - 18:02

EWR

LAX

9h 02m1 stop

£141Multiple Airlines

Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan

08:50 - 21:00

LAX

LGA

9h 10m2 stops

16:30 - 22:00

LGA

LAX

8h 30m1 stop

£144Southwest

Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

Frontier flights from California to New York

Our best Frontier deals on California to New York flight tickets

Frontier

13 Jan

LAX20:37Los Angeles

5h 23m

JFK05:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

17 Jan

JFK06:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

9h 28m

1 stop

LAX12:53Los Angeles

£116

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Frontier

8 Jan

LAX20:31Los Angeles

5h 29m

JFK05:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

15 Jan

JFK07:59New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 46m

2 stops

LAX10:45Los Angeles

£135

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Frontier

2 Feb

LAS23:59Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8h 59m

1 stop

JFK11:58New York John F Kennedy Intl

9 Feb

JFK13:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

12h 57m

1 stop

LAS22:57Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

£137

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JetBlue

13 Jan

LAX10:25Los Angeles

5h 23m

JFK18:48New York John F Kennedy Intl

13 Jan

JFK21:29New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 21m

LAX00:50Los Angeles

£121

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JetBlue

3 Feb

LAX10:25Los Angeles

5h 23m

JFK18:48New York John F Kennedy Intl

4 Feb

JFK20:29New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 21m

LAX23:50Los Angeles

£125

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JetBlue

14 Jan

LAX21:30Los Angeles

5h 13m

JFK05:43New York John F Kennedy Intl

20 Jan

JFK21:29New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 21m

LAX00:50Los Angeles

£126

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LAX - JFK

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Los Angeles

Tue 13/1

20:37-05:00

Nonstop5h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

06:25-12:53

1 stop9h 28m

£116

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LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Tue 10/2

06:00-14:22

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/2

17:10-20:40

Nonstop6h 30m

£121

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LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

08:20-16:35

Nonstop5h 15m

Newark

Mon 9/2

18:59-18:02

2 stops26h 03m

£126

Las VegasNew York

LAS - LGA

LASLGA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/2

11:51-11:00

2 stops20h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/2

16:54-23:44

1 stop9h 50m

£127

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 28/1

08:02-16:22

Nonstop5h 20m

Newark

Wed 28/1

19:29-22:55

Nonstop6h 26m

£129

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Wed 28/1

08:02-16:22

Nonstop5h 20m

Newark

Wed 4/2

19:29-22:55

Nonstop6h 26m

£132

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - JFK

LAXJFK

Los Angeles

Thu 8/1

20:31-05:00

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/1

21:29-00:50

Nonstop6h 21m

£138

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/2

10:40-21:00

1 stop7h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/2

09:15-16:50

1 stop10h 35m

£140

Los AngelesNewark

LAX - EWR

LAXEWR

Los Angeles

Thu 8/1

13:59-01:10

1 stop8h 11m

Newark

Thu 15/1

12:00-18:02

1 stop9h 02m

£141

Los AngelesNew York

LAX - LGA

LAXLGA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/2

08:50-21:00

2 stops9h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/2

16:30-22:00

1 stop8h 30m

£144

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from California, with most prices found around £215. The month of February is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from California averaging around £218.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York?

According to our data, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to New York from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Saturday departure recently was £308. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to New York is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around £505.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to New York is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from California to New York in the afternoon for as low as £308. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are £469 on average. Flights to New York from California at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest California to New York flight route?

Fly from Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl for the best California - New York flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to New York?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around £264 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York from California for as low as £226 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to New York flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to New York flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to New York flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between California to New York.

Cheap California to New York flight deals and tips

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Best price found	£82
Fastest flight time	4h 51m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in New York	3 airports

The best one-way flight to New York from California in the past 72 hours is £82. The best return flight deal from California to New York found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £160.

The fastest flight from California to New York takes 4h 51m

Direct flights go from California to New York every day.

There are 3 airports in New York. From California there are direct flights to Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to New York?
Prices for flights from California to New York are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to New York?
There is 1 operator available for flights from California to New York as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to New York?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to New York.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?
The required travel and health documents for your New York trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to New York?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from California to New York is Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (20.22% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321neo (17.76%), Boeing 757-200 (11.40%), and Airbus A321 (sharklets) (6.70%).

Best airlines flying from California to New York

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom £63	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,194 reviews		Search Spirit Airlines flights

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