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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 513
Typical prices: C$ 391-C$ 742
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/12Wed 12/12
LAX - EWR • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 281
Typical prices: C$ 261-C$ 507
United Airlines
Sun 2/12
LAX - EWR • Direct
Advice from real travellers
United Economy Plus adds 15 cm legroom; Priority Boarding helps secure bin space.
Alaska Premium Class adds priority boarding; bag guarantee offers late-bag compensation.
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Direct flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Average duration is 5h 17m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 94% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 37% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg C$ 377 (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

Fri, 4 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:40 a.m. - 5:58 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
5h 18mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 a.m. - 10:43 a.m.EWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
6h 28mdirect
C$ 513Alaska Airlines
3+ days ago
Wed, 9 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:40 a.m. - 5:58 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
5h 18mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.EWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
6h 35mdirect
C$ 513Alaska Airlines
3+ days ago
Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
Delta Logo
10:05 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
7h 40m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
6:00 a.m. - 11:42 a.m.EWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
8h 42m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
C$ 513Delta
3+ days ago
Wed, 9 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
5h 20mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 a.m. - 10:43 a.m.EWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
6h 28mdirect
C$ 513Alaska Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, 1 Mar - Tue, 9 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:24 a.m. - 6:59 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
5h 35mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:05 p.m. - 9:13 p.m.EWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
6h 08mdirect
C$ 513Alaska Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, 7 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
5h 20mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 a.m. - 10:43 a.m.EWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
6h 28mdirect
C$ 513Alaska Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:42 a.m. - 6:59 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
5h 17mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 a.m. - 10:43 a.m.EWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
6h 28mdirect
C$ 513Alaska Airlines
3+ days ago
Fri, 4 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:40 a.m. - 5:58 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
5h 18mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 a.m. - 10:43 a.m.EWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
6h 28mdirect
C$ 513Alaska Airlines
3+ days ago
Sat, 5 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:40 a.m. - 5:58 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
5h 18mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.EWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
6h 35mdirect
C$ 513Alaska Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, 3 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:40 a.m. - 5:58 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-EWR Newark
5h 18mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 a.m. - 10:43 a.m.EWR  Newark-LAX Los Angeles
6h 28mdirect
C$ 513Alaska Airlines
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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 C$ 391 to C$ 742. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 513, on Alaska 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 is 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 C$ 341 round-trip.
•July (C$ 692) and June (C$ 683) 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
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on 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.

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.

Key details for Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

C$ 281
Beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 41% increase in traveller numbers.
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 travellers 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.

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

    A direct flight from Los Angeles to Newark Airport takes 5h 17m, covering 6,337 km.

  • 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 another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

  • 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 C$ 391 to C$ 742, with an average of C$ 546 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 391 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 C$ 546 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 direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 377 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to C$ 554 for direct.

  • 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

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

  • 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 C$ 56–C$ 140 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% 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 C$ 513 to C$ 5,080. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x 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 C$ 284, 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 C$ 116 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 on the route 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 three 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 C$ 523 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 642, a difference of C$ 119.

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

  • Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

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

    • United Airlines
    • Alaska Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling 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.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Newark Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Newark Airport are Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center. 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Alaska Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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 C$ 523, about C$ 119 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 C$ 341 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 351 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 C$ 377 round-trip on this route – about C$ 177 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

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

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to Newark Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Newark

Monday

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Newark to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

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