$78 Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Los Angeles (EWR-LAX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $78 for one-way flights and $156 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Tue, Oct 28 - Thu, Oct 30
EWR
New York
LAX
Los Angeles
$156 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$156
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from New York to Los Angeles, returning Thu, Oct 30, priced at $156 found 1 hour ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, May 28 - Sat, May 31
EWR
New York
LAX
Los Angeles
$170 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$170
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 28 from New York to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 31, priced at $170 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 10
EWR
New York
LAX
Los Angeles
$175 Roundtrip, just found
$175
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 4 from New York to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Jun 10, priced at $175 just found
Spirit Airlines
Tue, May 6 - Fri, May 16
EWR
New York
LAX
Los Angeles
$175 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$175
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 6 from New York to Los Angeles, returning Fri, May 16, priced at $175 found 2 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, May 21 - Fri, May 30
EWR
New York
LAX
Los Angeles
$178 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 21 from New York to Los Angeles, returning Fri, May 30, priced at $178 found 7 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 10
EWR
New York
LAX
Los Angeles
$180 Roundtrip, just found
$180
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 4 from New York to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Jun 10, priced at $180 just found
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 10
EWR
New York
LAX
Los Angeles
$182 Roundtrip, just found
$182
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 3 from New York to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Jun 10, priced at $182 just found
JetBlue Airways
Wed, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 10
EWR
New York
LAX
Los Angeles
$200 Roundtrip, just found
$200
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Jun 4 from New York to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Jun 10, priced at $200 just found
Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 24 - Wed, May 28
EWR
New York
LAX
Los Angeles
$237 Roundtrip, just found
$237
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 24 from New York to Los Angeles, returning Wed, May 28, priced at $237 just found
United
Sat, May 24 - Wed, May 28
EWR
New York
LAX
Los Angeles
$237 Roundtrip, just found
$237
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Sat, May 24 from New York to Los Angeles, returning Wed, May 28, priced at $237 just found

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to fly from EWR to LAX?
With United Airlines, a direct flight takes roughly 5 hours and 50 minutes. Book the 11:30AM flight from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) and land at Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) at 2:20PM. Grab an amazing deal on this and many other routes when you use Expedia to arrange your trip.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Newark Airport to LAX last minute?
When it comes to booking your flights, it’s always better to be prepared. While you could find a deal on a Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to LAX flight at the last minute, tickets usually don’t get cheaper as the departure date nears. Based on flight pricing and demand studies in 2022, we have found that the sweet spot to lock in a domestic flight is between 28 – 35 days in advance. For international trips it’s three to four months.
What airline has the least delays from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to LAX?
Achieving an on-time rate of 70%, United Airlines is the carrier that’s likelier to get you from EWR to LAX without any travel delays. Flight delays aren’t just annoying — they can also cause you to miss a connection or even ruin your vacation. You can prepare for delays by checking your flight status through the free Expedia App before you even get to the airport. If you’re already at the terminal and the delay is lengthy, visit your airline’s customer service desk for assistance.
What airports do you fly into for Los Angeles from Newark?
From Newark, you can get to Los Angeles via Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX), Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) and Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Check which hub works best for you before you make a decision. If you opt for Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX), it’s approximately 11 mi southwest of downtown. Use the dough you save when booking your ticket with Expedia to tour the city’s popular sights, such as University of Southern California and TCL Chinese Theatre.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from EWR to LAX?
For JetBlue Airways flights setting off from EWR to LAX, the most popular departure times are between 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. If you want to avoid those frustrating delays, book the earliest flight. This gives you a better chance to avoid the heavy air traffic that builds up in the afternoon and evening.
Can I change the date of my flight from EWR to LAX?
It’s so easy to make amendments to your EWR to LAX journey yourself. Access your itinerary via the Expedia Trips portal and choose “change flight.” Look around for new flights and choose the one that works with your new plans. You’ll get an estimate of any flight change costs. You can also head to our Customer Service portal to connect with our Virtual Agent and quickly get answers to your questions.
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