Cheap flights from California to New York from £97

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from California, with most prices found around £221. The month of September is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from California averaging around £244.

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to New York from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was £327. 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 Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around £550.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to New York is at midday. momondo users have found flights departing from California to New York at midday for as low as £280. 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 in the afternoon when prices are £757 on average. Flights to New York from California in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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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 £227 on momondo.

Southwest, JetBlue, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from California to New York

Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New York from California according to our data. Spirit Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New York. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to New York on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

343 flights are operational daily from California to New York as of May 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 07:00, with 57% of flights per day taking off at midday.

2,404 flights are operational weekly from California to New York as of May 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Sun, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.