Cheap flights from New York to California from £72

If you are unable to visit California during the month of January, then departing from New York during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £226.

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to California is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as £232. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from New York because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around £362.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as £229. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to California is in the afternoon when prices are around £532.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California 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 California from New York for as low as £217 on momondo.

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

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

Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from New York according to our data. Alaska Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of February 2026, there are 246 flights per day flying from New York to California. The most common time of day flights depart is 16:00, with 38% of flights taking off at midday.

1,726 flights are operational weekly from New York to California as of February 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 22% of flights per week taking off on this day.