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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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$142

Typical prices: $216-$394

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Jum 1/16Kam 1/22

LAX - JFK • Non-stop

Cheapest non-stop

$143

Typical prices: $240-$462

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LAX - JFK • Non-stop

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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

Jum, Jan 16 - Kam, Jan 22

8:37 pm - 5:00 am

LAX

JFK

5h 23mnonstop

6:10 am - 12:50 pm

JFK

LAX

9h 40m1 stop

$142Frontier

Jum, Jan 16 - Min, Jan 18

8:37 pm - 5:00 am

LAX

JFK

5h 23mnonstop

7:59 am - 4:06 pm

JFK

LAX

11h 07m1 stop

$143Multiple Airlines

Sen, Jan 12 - Sab, Jan 17

8:31 pm - 5:00 am

LAX

JFK

5h 29mnonstop

11:00 am - 2:37 pm

JFK

LAX

6h 37mnonstop

$144Frontier

Kam, Feb 12 - Sen, Feb 23

8:20 am - 4:35 pm

LAX

EWR

5h 15mnonstop

12:29 pm - 6:23 pm

EWR

LAX

8h 54m1 stop

$165Spirit Airlines

Sen, Feb 2 - Sab, Feb 7

11:59 pm - 12:00 pm

LAX

LGA

9h 01m1 stop

11:59 am - 6:02 pm

LGA

LAX

9h 03m1 stop

$167Spirit Airlines

Jum, Jan 23 - Sel, Jan 27

7:00 am - 6:59 pm

BUR

LGA

8h 59m1 stop

12:30 pm - 9:09 pm

LGA

BUR

11h 39m1 stop

$190American Airlines

Jum, Jan 23 - Jum, Jan 30

7:00 am - 6:59 pm

BUR

LGA

8h 59m1 stop

3:15 pm - 9:09 pm

LGA

BUR

8h 54m1 stop

$193American Airlines

Kam, Jan 22 - Sel, Jan 27

7:51 am - 4:12 pm

SAN

JFK

5h 21mnonstop

11:30 am - 7:19 pm

JFK

SAN

10h 49m1 stop

$213Hawaiian Airlines

Sen, Apr 6 - Sen, Apr 13

11:25 pm - 8:08 am

SFO

JFK

5h 43mnonstop

5:50 pm - 9:30 pm

JFK

SFO

6h 40mnonstop

$216JetBlue

Sel, Jan 13 - Min, Jan 18

7:00 am - 3:29 pm

SFO

JFK

5h 29mnonstop

8:40 pm - 12:22 am

JFK

SFO

6h 42mnonstop

$217JetBlue

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High season	December
Cheapest flight	$97

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.

Flight from Ontario to New York John F Kennedy Airport

ElenaFlew with United Airlines

SFO

EWR

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

SAN

JFK

Jun 2025

Make sure to pack 2-3 days of clothing in a carryon.

MaryannFlew with United Airlines

SFO

EWR

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

LAX

EWR

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

LAX

EWR

Jul 2024

Show up early. Security line was long (admittedly at the end of the 4th of July weekend).

RobertFlew with Alaska Airlines

SFO

EWR

Jun 2024

Bring some food on board for the flight

BlancaFlew with Alaska Airlines

SAN

EWR

May 2024

Don't forget your headsets and there is no screens so make sure you bring one from entertainment!

MagedaFlew with United Airlines

LAX

EWR

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

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.

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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.

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