When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 16 days in advance, which can save you up to 115% on flights from New York to California compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 16 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $391. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $583.
Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to California from New York. Users have commonly found prices around $352 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $122. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to California as you normally would.
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Depart
Return
Price
New York LaGuardiaLos Angeles
LGA - LAX
LGALAX
New York LaGuardia
Sat 5/11
1 stop9h 48m
Los Angeles
Fri 5/17
1 stop12h 44m
New York LaGuardiaLos Angeles
LGA - LAX
LGALAX
New York LaGuardia
Sat 5/11
1 stop15h 06m
Los Angeles
Sat 5/18
1 stop10h 02m
NewarkSan Diego
EWR - SAN
EWRSAN
Newark
Tue 5/14
2 stops17h 27m
San Diego
Mon 5/20
1 stop18h 11m
New York LaGuardiaSan Francisco
LGA - SFO
LGASFO
New York LaGuardia
Wed 5/15
1 stop15h 12m
San Francisco
Fri 5/17
1 stop18h 01m
New York John F Kennedy IntlOntario
JFK - ONT
JFKONT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 8/31
1 stop8h 31m
Ontario
Sat 9/7
1 stop7h 31m
New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 6/4
Nonstop6h 11m
San Diego
Tue 6/11
Nonstop5h 47m
New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 5/30
Nonstop6h 06m
San Diego
Thu 5/30
Nonstop5h 23m
New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 5/28
Nonstop6h 13m
San Diego
Tue 6/4
Nonstop5h 19m
NewarkSan Diego
EWR - SAN
EWRSAN
Newark
Tue 5/28
Nonstop5h 44m
San Diego
Thu 5/30
Nonstop5h 14m
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We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.
Entertainment
Crew
Boarding
Comfort
Overall
Food
Reviews
We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.
Entertainment
Crew
Boarding
Comfort
Overall
Food
Reviews
We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.
Entertainment
Crew
Boarding
Comfort
Overall
Food
Reviews
We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.
Entertainment
Crew
Boarding
Comfort
Overall
Food
Reviews
We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.
Entertainment
Crew
Boarding
Comfort
Overall
Food
Reviews
We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.
With quite a few different regions and countless interesting neighborhoods, California is home to many of the hottest destinations on the West Coast. Those looking to spend time near the water have Lake Tahoe or Southern California's stunning beaches. If you want to check out the state's art and nightlife, you can do so in the downtown areas of any major cities, although Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego are three standouts. You have your pick of direct flights between New York City and California every day, and many get you there in under six hours.
While you can travel throughout California to hit as many landmarks as possible, many travelers prefer getting to know a single city. Keep in mind that while many cities in California have public transportation, it's not like New York, and the state is definitely more car-friendly. Outdoor activities are where California shines. Scenic getaways, such as Ojai and Big Sur, the beautiful vineyards in Napa Valley and the state's many national parks all provide the opportunity to bask in the sun and spend time in a natural setting.
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