Direct flights from Los Angeles to Newark LAX → EWR
Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Newark (EWR), several times daily. The flight takes about 5h 33m and covers 2,449 miles (3,941 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $483, with recent bookable fares from $357. Arrivals run on time 80.9% at LAX and 81.2% at EWR — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 1863 recent fares across the next 60 days
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Flying in October rather than December typically saves $314 on LAX → EWR.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 5 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 10–16 nights typically costs $146 less than 6–9 nights.
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Typical weekly schedule · 98 flights per week (~14 per day) · Updated 51d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Los Angeles to Newark?
Yes, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Newark (EWR).
Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Newark?
Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Newark.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Newark?
The nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Newark takes ~5h 33m (approximately 3941 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Los Angeles to Newark?
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Newark operate multiple daily — 98 flights per week (~14 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from Los Angeles to Newark?
Arrivals run on time 80.9% at LAX and 81.2% at EWR — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Newark?
Direct flights from Los Angeles to Newark operate every day of the week. Alaska Airlines flies daily, JetBlue Airways flies daily, and United Airlines flies daily.
How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Newark?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Newark (EWR) start at $337, with a typical fare around $483. Based on 1863 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Newark?
Across the 5 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Los Angeles to Newark, with typical fares around $430 — versus about $744 in December 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Los Angeles to Newark?
Typical round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Newark (EWR) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $484, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $338, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $352. Medians from 1863 recent fare combinations.
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