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Cheapest round-trip
$366
Typical prices: $280-$531
American Airlines
Wed 12/5Wed 12/12
LAX - EWR • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$366
Typical prices: $284-$537
Alaska Airlines
Mon 12/3Sat 12/8
LAX - EWR • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
JetBlue Even More Space adds 7” legroom; United Economy Plus adds up to 6 inches.
JetBlue has free Wi-Fi and screens; United offers free messaging on most flights.
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Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Average duration is 5h 17m
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Most punctual • 94% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 37% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $269 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 41m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Newark (LAX-EWR)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Newark

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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9:00 am - 7:29 pmLAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
7h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:41 am - 4:09 pmEWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
8h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$366American Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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11:55 pm - 10:01 amLAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
7h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:22 am - 3:31 pmEWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
8h 09m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$366American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
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10:42 am - 6:59 pmLAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
5h 17mnonstop
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7:15 am - 10:43 amEWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
6h 28mnonstop
$366Alaska Airlines
Mon, Feb 22 - Sat, Feb 27
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10:00 pm - 6:35 amLAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
5h 35mnonstop
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7:00 am - 10:08 amEWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
6h 08mnonstop
$366Alaska Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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4:57 pm - 10:48 amLAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
14h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 5:32 pmEWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
14h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$366Frontier
Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 12
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12:18 pm - 12:01 amLAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
8h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:26 pm - 10:58 amEWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
15h 32m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl
$366Frontier
Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8
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11:45 am - 10:48 amLAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
20h 03m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:15 am - 10:43 amEWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
6h 28mnonstop
$366Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
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12:22 pm - 10:52 amLAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
19h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:00 pm - 10:35 pmEWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
6h 35mnonstop
$366Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
Delta Logo
10:05 pm - 8:45 amLAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
7h 40m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:00 am - 11:42 amEWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
8h 42m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$367Delta
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23
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6:00 am - 3:59 pmLAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
6h 59m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:50 am - 12:16 pmEWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
8h 26m1 stop Salt Lake City
$367Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport typically range from $280 to $531. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $366, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Newark Airport. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Newark Airport at $244 round-trip.
•July ($495) and June ($488) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 102% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 44% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Newark

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines, EWR and LAX

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JetBlue and Alaska Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Key details for Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$197
Beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 41% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Newark Airport

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Newark

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Newark based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Los Angeles to Newark: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Los Angeles to Newark 
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 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.
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).
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

Your Los Angeles to Newark Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Newark Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 11:17 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 5:12 am.

    The flight takes about 5h 17m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Newark Airport takes 5h 17m, covering 2,447 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Newark Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport range from $280 to $531, with an average of $390 over the past 12 months. Anything below $280 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 44% above the $390 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $269 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $396 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

    Alaska Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while JetBlue has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights are:

    • Alaska Airlines: 94% on time
    • JetBlue: 85% on time
    • United Airlines: 84% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

  • How are flight departures from Los Angeles to Newark Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights, with 59% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, night flights for 16%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Los Angeles to Newark Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $366 to $3,088. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights:

    • Alaska Airlines
    • JetBlue

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

  • How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Newark Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Los Angeles to Newark Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $202, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Newark Airport (EWR)?

    Newark Airport (EWR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $83 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Hertz
    • Dollar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

    Flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Newark (EWR).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Newark Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 55m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 39% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $374 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $459, a difference of $85.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

    2 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Newark Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • Alaska Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 41m, compared with 7h 53m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 8h 15m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Newark Airport?

    Newark Airport is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Newark Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Newark Airport are Prudential Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Newark Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Newark Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • Where can I park at LAX?

    LAX Budget Parking is the most cost-efficient parking option. A free shuttle runs between P6 and terminals A, B and C about every 10 minutes.

  • Is the subway the only way to get to NYC from EWR?

    No, travelers can also take a taxi or a shared van from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Shuttle vans are often chosen because they are more convenient and less costly. Several authorized van and shuttle providers serve the airport. Without an advance reservation, a ride can be arranged at the Port Authority Information Center in the arrivals area. Ride time varies by destination, routing and traffic.

  • Can I rent a car at Newark Liberty International Airport?

    Yes, car rentals are available at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Travelers can ride the free AirTrain to P3 Station. Major rental car companies are located in the consolidated Rental Car Center on Levels 1 through 3 of the Terminal A Parking Garage.

  • What should I know if I’m traveling with kids at LAX?

    The Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX features children's play areas. One is located in the Great Hall on Level 4 departures in Terminal B, giving kids a place to get a little extra exercise.

  • Is Los Angeles International Airport disabled-friendly?

    Yes, LAX offers several accessibility features for travelers with disabilities. ADA parking spaces are available in every Central Terminal Area parking structure near an elevator on the arrivals or departure levels. Wheelchairs can be reserved through an airline or requested from the shuttle driver at LAX-it and the airport also has lift-equipped shuttles, rampways and elevators. Telecommunications devices for the deaf and speech-impaired are available in all terminals. Each terminal also has a special extra-wide toilet stall with side grab bars. Travelers with special needs may also be accompanied by healthcare assistants or guardians to the ticket counter.

Your guide to booking Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $374, about $85 less than Sunday fares (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 44% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Newark Airport trip for January. Fares historically average $244 round-trip in that month - typically $251 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Alaska Airlines. Over the past three months, 94% of Alaska Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 85%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 55m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $269 round-trip on this route - about $127 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Newark Airport.

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
    • Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
    • Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
  • When comparing airlines for this route, keep in mind that Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is one of United Airlines' main hubs.
  • When booking, keep in mind that Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the largest airport in California and is served by more than 70 airlines, including British Airways, Southwest Airlines, Norse and American Airlines. If you're heading there from downtown Los Angeles, plan for about 35 minutes to get there. Venice Beach is about 8 miles away.
  • If you're heading into NYC from Newark Liberty International Airport, take the airport's AirTrain to the Airport Train Depot, then transfer to NJ Transit for Penn Station in the heart of Manhattan. Although Newark is in New Jersey, it's only a 30-minute drive from Times Square.
  • If you need a private place to breastfeed or nurse at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), use one of the airport's 11 nursing rooms. Three are associated with Terminal B/Tom Bradley International: near Gate 150 across from Vanilla Bake Shop, across from Gate 221 at Bradley West Gates and by LA Confidential. The others are between Gates 21B and 23A in Terminal 2, by Gate 33 in Terminal 3, by the Sunglass Hut in Terminal 4 and across from the Food Court in Terminal 5. You can also find them by Gate 64B in Terminal 6 and by Ashland Hill in Terminal 7/8.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Newark Liberty Airport?

 
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Los Angeles to Newark

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Newark to Los Angeles

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Wednesday

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