$85 Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $85 for one-way flights and $170 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 7
LAX
Los Angeles
EWR
New York
$170 Roundtrip, just found
$170
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 1 from Los Angeles to New York, returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $170 just found
Spirit Airlines
Thu, May 8 - Tue, Jun 3
LAX
Los Angeles
EWR
New York
$173 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 8 from Los Angeles to New York, returning Tue, Jun 3, priced at $173 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, May 16 - Wed, May 28
LAX
Los Angeles
EWR
New York
$175 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$175
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 16 from Los Angeles to New York, returning Wed, May 28, priced at $175 found 14 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Sat, May 31 - Tue, Jun 3
LAX
Los Angeles
EWR
New York
$184 Roundtrip, just found
$184
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 31 from Los Angeles to New York, returning Tue, Jun 3, priced at $184 just found
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 24
LAX
Los Angeles
EWR
New York
$186 Roundtrip, just found
$186
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 19 from Los Angeles to New York, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $186 just found
Spirit Airlines
Sat, May 31 - Tue, Jun 3
LAX
Los Angeles
EWR
New York
$190 Roundtrip, just found
$190
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 31 from Los Angeles to New York, returning Tue, Jun 3, priced at $190 just found
Frontier Airlines
Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
LAX
Los Angeles
EWR
New York
$208 Roundtrip, just found
$208
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 28 from Los Angeles to New York, returning Wed, Jun 4, priced at $208 just found
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 11
LAX
Los Angeles
EWR
New York
$231 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$231
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 10 from Los Angeles to New York, returning Wed, Jun 11, priced at $231 found 1 hour ago
United
Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 31
LAX
Los Angeles
EWR
New York
$237 Roundtrip, just found
$237
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Sat, May 24 from Los Angeles to New York, returning Sat, May 31, priced at $237 just found
American Airlines
Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
LAX
Los Angeles
EWR
New York
$257 Roundtrip, just found
$257
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 28 from Los Angeles to New York, returning Wed, Jun 4, priced at $257 just found
Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
Origin airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Destination airport
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$170
Distance
2447 mi

Los Angeles to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Los Angeles to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Los Angeles to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Los Angeles to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $85 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Los Angeles to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Los Angeles to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) cost?
Grab cheap return fares starting at $156 from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Spirit Airlines flight leaving LAX on May 20 2025 and touching down at EWR. The price was last updated on April 24 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from LAX to EWR?
The cheapest flights from LAX to EWR are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
You can pick from 3 airlines that operate direct flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR). Including:

  • United Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from LAX to EWR?
Jet off from LAX to EWR with Spirit Airlines. This airline currently offers the cheapest one-way fare for this route, starting at $78. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from LAX on July 8 2025. Prices were last updated on April 24 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
Daily, an average of 10 direct flights take off from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR). Choose the departure date that best suits your travel plans.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
More people fly between LAX and EWR at 8 AM than at any other time. Prefer a quieter experience? Travel outside of rush hours and you could save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from LAX to EWR?
Thursday has the most flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR). Consider traveling on this day and you’ll have the best chance of finding a departure that works with your plans.
What is the earliest flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
Hop on the earliest flight at around 7:20AM UTC-8, heading out of Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). You’ll be traveling for around 5h 27m, landing at Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) at approximately 3:47PM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
Flights from LAX to EWR have an average travel time of 5 hours and 20 minutes. The distance between the two is 2,500 mi.
What airline has the least delays from LAX to EWR?
With 86% of flights usually landing on schedule, Spirit Airlines has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR). To keep track of your flight status and get notified about any changes, use the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
To avoid possible delays on the Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) route, fly before 3 PM. Later departures have a 22% higher chance of being canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Newark from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
If you’re catching a direct flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Newark, you’ll come into land at either John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) or Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from LAX to EWR just before your journey is generally more expensive. However, if there’s some wiggle room with your departure times and dates, you could score a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a LAX to EWR flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a LAX to EWR flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. What’s more, managing everything in one place will take the stress out of planning your trip. Just secure your flights and select from our extensive range of stays, then customize your trip with extras like activities, tours and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
If you reserved your LAX to EWR flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the type of fare you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, go to our Customer Service portal for further details.

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