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Cheap Flights from California to New York

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from California to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from California to New York

Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Sep 5
American Airlines Logo
12:59 pm - 11:58 pmONT  Ontario-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 59m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 1:53 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ONT Ontario
8h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$292American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 8:35 pmONT  Ontario-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
2:43 pm - 8:07 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ONT Ontario
8h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$292American Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 6:26 amONT  Ontario-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 11m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:14 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ONT Ontario
9h 14m1 stop Salt Lake City
$297Delta
Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13
Delta Logo
11:56 am - 12:21 amONT  Ontario-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 25m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:21 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ONT Ontario
9h 21m1 stop Salt Lake City
$297Delta
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17
Frontier Logo
6:35 pm - 10:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGA New York LaGuardia
24h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 6:20 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SFO San Francisco
14h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$309Frontier
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 11:50 amSFO  San Francisco-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:29 pm - 11:28 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SFO San Francisco
8h 59m1 stop Portland
$309Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 11:50 amSFO  San Francisco-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:29 pm - 11:28 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SFO San Francisco
8h 59m1 stop Portland
$309Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 26
Frontier Logo
10:05 pm - 11:50 amSFO  San Francisco-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Frontier Logo
1:00 pm - 7:48 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SFO San Francisco
9h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$310Frontier
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
JetBlue Logo
10:39 pm - 7:00 amONT  Ontario-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 21mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
5:59 pm - 8:57 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ONT Ontario
5h 58mnonstop
$317JetBlue
Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Aug 28
JetBlue Logo
10:40 pm - 1:32 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGA New York LaGuardia
11h 52m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue Logo
3:40 pm - 11:51 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SFO San Francisco
11h 11m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$317JetBlue
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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$148
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Stewart Intl.

Flights from California to New York: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to New York 
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BelindaFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jul 2026
I prefer Oakland over SFO. I liked the self-check for my suitcase for the bag drop . Getting through security went smoothly. It would have been really nice to know my boarding time was 1/2 hour later than on my app. I only found out that boarding was 1/2 hour late after rushing to the gate. I would have had time to go to my airport club had I known. Bag pick up at JFK was fast once I got to baggage claim, that was great
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit Airlines-Mar 2026
Charge all of your devices before boarding as there will won’t be any places to charge while on the aircraft.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Apr 2026
As I said the terminal for Alaska at JFK is horrendous -- new but very , very large with long distances to get to the gates and not enough automatic walking ways for a terminal of this size -- and 3 escalators?? Really! If you can get a direct flight from another airline I would definitely change but they may be the only one around.
MFlew with Alaska Airlines-Apr 2026
Newark terminal B is probably the worst in the country. Allow yourself plenty of time a patience
GraceFlew with Delta-Feb 2026
We were early arriving so had to sit on the runway for a bit. Remember that you aren’t really supposed to use the lavatories in those situations as it’s an “active runway” situation, so plan to use the bathroom if you need to prior to descent.
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit Airlines-Jan 2026
As bad as it gets. Sign in at one terminal (40 minutes), walk to another terminal to go through security (1 hour+), then take a shuttle through taxiing planes on the tarmac to your flight's terminal (up to another hour). Absurd.. Give yourself a whopping 4 hours or you could miss your flight.
ElenaFlew with United Airlines-Jun 2025
Construction in the terminal so allow for extra time in SFO. Very easy finding luggage and getting outside at Newark. Also, this time, took the Express Bus into Manhattan - $25 is a good price, though the bus arrived 20 minutes after the scheduled time.
MathewFlew with Delta-Jun 2025
Make sure to pack 2-3 days of clothing in a carryon.
MaryannFlew with United Airlines-Mar 2025
Bring your own food with you. Airport and airline food is expensive and you WILL need something to eat on such a long flight.
JFlew with Alaska Airlines-Oct 2024
You get a little a Pretzel bag or Biscoff crackers. Bring your snacks for the long haul. And listen for free gate checks !
alanFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jul 2024
Show up early. Security line was long (admittedly at the end of the 4th of July weekend).
RobertFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 2024
Bring some food on board for the flight
BlancaFlew with Alaska Airlines-May 2024
Don't forget your headsets and there is no screens so make sure you bring one from entertainment!
MagedaFlew with United Airlines-Feb 2024
If you use the United mileage card, you will have priority boarding, which puts you to board in group 2, you get one free luggage checked in, gives you 2 free annual passes for United Club, drop off bags it's easy and convenient on level 2 in both airports Lax and Newark after checking in online

FAQs for booking flights from California to New York

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to California with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Everything you need to know for your flight to New York

Cabin class types available on flights to California

Cabin classes available on flights to New York. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class flights to New Yorkfrom $1,467
Business Class flights to New Yorkfrom $1,372
Premium Economy Class flights to New Yorkfrom $716
Economy Class flights to New Yorkfrom $161