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$55+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — LAX
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$141
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One-way from

$55
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$360

Good round-trip deal

$284 or less

Good one-way deal

$162 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/291:08 pmEWR - BUR
1 stop9h 33mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/47:00 amBUR - EWR
1 stop13h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$141
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2812:03 pmEWR - OAK
1 stop11h 11mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/45:45 amOAK - EWR
1 stop14h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$149
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2712:03 pmEWR - SJC
1 stop14h 26mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/34:28 pmSJC - EWR
1 stop10h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$153
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/612:03 pmEWR - LAS
Nonstop5h 24mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/128:47 amLAS - EWR
1 stop10h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$185
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2411:00 amEWR - LAX
1 stop13h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/312:23 pmLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$196
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:55 amEWR - LAX
1 stop8h 13mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/72:23 pmLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$199
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2411:00 amEWR - LAX
1 stop13h 29mFrontier
Sat 5/319:21 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$200
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/94:30 pmEWR - SJC
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/124:33 pmSJC - EWR
1 stop10h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$216
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:30 amEWR - LAS
1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/19:48 pmLAS - EWR
1 stop9h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$226
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:46 amEWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 6/47:54 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$237
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/248:10 pmEWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 06mJetBlue
Sat 5/3110:20 pmLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/285:25 pmEWR - LAS
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/211:01 pmLAS - EWR
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$246

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to California that are best for you.

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Newark

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkBurbank

EWR - BUR

EWRBUR

Newark

Thu 5/29

1:08 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 6/4

7:00 am-11:29 pm

1 stop13h 29m

$141

NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

Wed 5/28

12:03 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop11h 11m

Oakland

Wed 6/4

11:51 am-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$149

NewarkSan Jose

EWR - SJC

EWRSJC

Newark

Tue 5/27

12:03 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop14h 26m

San Jose

Tue 6/3

4:28 pm-5:42 am

1 stop10h 14m

$153

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Fri 6/6

12:03 pm-2:27 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/12

8:47 am-10:00 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$185

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 5/24

11:00 am-9:29 pm

1 stop13h 29m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/31

2:23 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$196

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 5/28

5:55 am-11:08 am

1 stop8h 13m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/7

2:23 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$199

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 5/24

11:00 am-9:29 pm

1 stop13h 29m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/31

9:21 pm-10:14 am

1 stop9h 53m

$200

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Wed 5/28

5:30 am-10:37 am

1 stop8h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 6/1

9:48 pm-10:14 am

1 stop9h 26m

$226

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 5/28

8:10 pm-11:16 pm

Nonstop6h 06m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/3

10:20 pm-6:48 am

Nonstop5h 28m

$237

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Sat 6/28

5:25 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 7/3

12:59 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 31m

$246

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Newark Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EWR to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Newark Airport to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Newark to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from EWR to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from New York to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,409 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,924 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Newark Airport to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 411 users have taken a look at flights from Newark to California.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $55. Users have also found prices from $108 and $110 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Newark Airport to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Newark Airport to California are Newark - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Newark - San Francisco and Newark - Los Angeles.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Newark Airport to California?

    Before booking your flight to California from Newark Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: LATAM Airlines (92%), Singapore Airlines (91%), Japan Airlines( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to California?

    The cheapest flight price from Newark Airport to California is $103. On average you can expect to pay $1,094. The most popular route, (Newark - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), can usually be booked for $108.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Newark to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Newark to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Newark to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Newark to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Newark Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Newark to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Newark to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$126Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$133Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$153Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$163Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$165Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Sun Country AirCheapest$170Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$231Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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