Cheap Flights from New York to California

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Average price per month


  • Low Season: January
  • High Season: June
  • Prices for this route are volatile and fluctuate from month to month.
  • The cheapest flights are usually bought in January, September and December.
  • High season months are April, May and June. However, it's not the rule and you should always search current flight deals.

Price increase as travel date approaches


  • Flight prices for this route increase by 49% if you book last minute. Hover on the graph above to see for yourself!.
  • To grab the lowest price possible, you should buy your flight around 35 days before departure!
  • Consider booking at least 19 days before departure to increase your chances of getting a low price.
  • Generally, it's safe to book between 90 and 60 days in advance.

New York to California Flight Information

Flights Depart FromNew York (JFK)
Flights Arriving ToCalifornia (SMF)
Distance4047.97 km
Current Price$145.97
Good Deal $145.97
Cheapest AirlinesFrontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines
Popular AirlinesAlaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines
Flight Duration05 hours 23 minutes
Flights Depart From
New York (JFK)
Flights Arrive In
California (SMF)
Distance
4047.97 km
Flight Duration
05 hours 23 minutes
Current Price
$145.97
Good Deal
$145.97
Cheapest Airlines
Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines
Popular Airlines
Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines

Most Reliable Airlines flying to California

Airline Overall Rating On time arrival Check-in & Boarding Cleanliness Customer Service Food & Beverage Entertainment Legroom Seat Comfort
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines 4.1 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 3.5 3.5 4.0 4.0
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines 3.8 4.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.5 4.0 3.5 3.5
Sun Country Airlines Sun Country Airlines 3.5 - 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 2.5 3.5 3.5
American Airlines American Airlines 3.3 4.0 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.0 3.0 3.5 3.0
United Airlines United Airlines 3.3 4.0 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines 2.8 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.0 2.0 1.5 2.5 2.5
Spirit Airlines Spirit Airlines 2.8 4.5 3.0 3.5 3.0 2.0 1.5 2.5 2.5
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
-
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.0
Entertainment
2.5
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
3.5
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.0
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.0
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
3.5
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.0
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.0
Seat Comfort
3.0
Overall Rating
3.0
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
3.5
Customer Service
3.0
Food & Beverage
2.0
Entertainment
1.5
Legroom
2.5
Seat Comfort
2.5
Overall Rating
3.0
On time arrival
4.5
Check-in & Boarding
3.0
Cleanliness
3.5
Customer Service
3.0
Food & Beverage
2.0
Entertainment
1.5
Legroom
2.5
Seat Comfort
2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long is a direct flight from New York to California?A direct flight from New York to California takes roughly 05 hours 23 minutes.
  • How many direct flights are there between New York to California daily?On average, there are 7 direct flights from New York to California each day.
  • Which airlines offer cheap airfare from New York to California?That may change at any time. But in the past 14 days, the cheapest tickets we've found were with Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
  • Do I need my passport to fly from New York to California?Nope, not this time.
  • Which airlines fly from New York to California most often?Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines are the top.
  • What's the cheapest day to fly from New York to California?That depends. Recently, the cheapest day to fly from New York to California has been Friday. And the cheapest return flight from Saturday has been. That said, the cheapest departure days are constantly changing.
  • Which airport will I be flying from in New York?When departing from New York you'll be flying out of John F Kennedy International.
  • Which airport will I be flying from in California?When departing from California you'll be flying out of Sacramento International.
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