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$76+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles (LAX)

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EWR — LAX
Mar 10 — Mar 171
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Cheapest flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/26:59 am
EWR
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LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/1511:36 pm
LAX
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EWR
1 stop17h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$169
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Tue 3/246:00 am
EWR
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LAX
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/88:18 am
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$170
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 5/237:14 pm
EWR
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LAX
Nonstop6h 32m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 5/278:05 am
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/8$171
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Tue 3/246:59 pm
EWR
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LAX
Nonstop6h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/301:11 am
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop14h 43m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/7$172
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/39:10 am
EWR
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LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/131:35 pm
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop6h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/5$173
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/35:59 am
EWR
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LAX
1 stop9h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/58:20 am
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$174
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Sat 2/284:05 pm
EWR
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LAX
1 stop9h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/58:20 am
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/7$175
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Wed 3/186:10 am
EWR
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LAX
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/248:18 am
LAX
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EWR
Nonstop5h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:59 pm
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/268:18 am
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/8$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/911:05 pm
EWR
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LAX
1 stop25h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/188:18 am
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/164:29 pm
JFK
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LAX
2 stops24h 23m
Frontier
Tue 4/142:58 pm
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop12h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5$180
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Mon 2/2312:59 pm
LGA
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LAX
2 stops21h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/21:05 am
LAX
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LGA
1 stop9h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/5$180

Find flight deals from New Jersey to Los Angeles

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Jersey to Los Angeles flight deals. Data was last updated February 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$76
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$238 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From New Jersey to Los Angeles
One-way flight from New Jersey to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Jersey to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Jersey to Los Angeles.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles 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 February 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 3/14

6:59 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/19

8:18 am-4:26 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$172

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 3/9

9:10 am-12:38 pm

Nonstop6h 28m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/15

8:18 am-4:26 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$189

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 4/23

7:14 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop6h 32m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

9:30 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$189

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 3/4

4:05 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

1:05 am-5:54 pm

1 stop13h 49m

$193

TrentonLos Angeles

TTN - LAX

TTNLAX

Trenton-Mercer

Mon 5/4

6:00 am-6:39 pm

1 stop15h 39m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/15

8:54 pm-9:54 am

1 stop10h 00m

$200

TrentonLos Angeles

TTN - LAX

TTNLAX

Trenton-Mercer

Thu 5/7

10:49 am-6:39 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/15

8:54 pm-9:54 am

1 stop10h 00m

$200

TrentonLos Angeles

TTN - LAX

TTNLAX

Trenton-Mercer

Thu 5/7

10:49 am-6:39 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

8:54 pm-9:54 am

1 stop10h 00m

$200

TrentonLos Angeles

TTN - LAX

TTNLAX

Trenton-Mercer

Mon 5/4

6:00 am-6:39 pm

1 stop15h 39m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

8:54 pm-9:54 am

1 stop10h 00m

$200

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 3/18

6:15 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/25

6:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$202

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 4/9

6:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

5:05 am-6:25 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$202

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Best time to book a flight from New Jersey to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Jersey to Los Angeles

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to Los Angeles?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Los Angeles (average of $84). Flying from New Jersey to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $147). 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 NJ to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 8, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Jersey to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Jersey to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on February 7, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Jersey to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New Jersey to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from New Jersey to Los Angeles. 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 February 8, 2026.

The most flights from USNJ to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

New Jersey to Los Angeles Travel Guide

LAX as it’s known to most people is the largest and busiest airport in the state of California. It’s located 18 miles outside of downtown Los Angeles in the neighborhood of Westchester. The airport served more than 87 million travelers in 2018. It’s the second busiest airport in the whole country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Jersey to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve New Jersey to Los Angeles flights?

    You can find flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles in California at airports in New York City and Newark. You’ll be able to book flights out of Liberty International Airport in Newark, John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens, or LaGuardia in Queens. Flying into Los Angeles has options also. There are five airports that serve the city. The largest is Los Angeles International Airport and is the most likely one you’ll land at.

  • Which airlines fly directly from New Jersey to Los Angeles?

    There are many direct flights running between these two locations all day long. You’ll find flights on JetBlue Airways, United, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta. These flights are somewhat long-distance going from one side of the country to the other. You’ll be in the air between six and six and a half hours.

  • What are the stopover options between New Jersey to Los Angeles?

    There are far fewer options for trips that have a stopover for this route. You will find some of them to be cheaper than the direct flights though. Stops can be in Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Denver, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, or Houston. You can also fly with Southwest and hit cities like Nashville, Chicago, Tucson, Sacramento, or San Antonio. You basically could be stopping all over the country because the flight goes all the way across the United States.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from New Jersey to Los Angeles?

    There is no need to have your passport for this flight. You won’t need a visa. The flight is domestic with no stops outside the country. Don’t forget to bring your valid form of photo identification to get on the flight though.

  • What alternative sustainable way can I use to get to Los Angeles from New Jersey?

    Using a flight is the most sustainable option if you intend to make the approximately 2764 mi journey. Flights are sustainable because they can transport a high number of passengers in a single trip and within the shortest time. This helps conserve a lot of fuel for the journey. Alternatively, you can also use a less sustainable train since the trip involves several changes along the way.

  • What can a passenger traveling from New Jersey to Los Angeles do to reduce their carbon footprint?

    As a passenger flying from New Jersey to Los Angeles, consider packing light. When a passenger carries light baggage, they help reduce the plane’s overall weight, resulting in less fuel consumption during the journey. When a plane burns less fuel for its New Jersey to Los Angeles flight, it reduces the amount of carbon emission released into the air. Therefore, think about bringing light baggage and encouraging your friends to pack light for this journey to reduce your carbon footprint.

  • What information can help travelers identify a sustainable airline for their flight from New Jersey to Los Angeles?

    If you need to identify a sustainable airline for your journey from New Jersey to Los Angeles, look out for planes having an SAF certification. The sustainable aviation fuel certification is an excellent way to settle on a sustainable airline since it depicts that the airline uses sustainable fuel for its flights. These planes rely on fossil fuels rather than petroleum fuel which is not environmentally friendly during production. Therefore, an SAF certification is crucial in identifying sustainable airlines.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from New Jersey?

    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New Jersey to Los Angeles. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New Jersey to Los Angeles?

    A quick flight from New Jersey to Los Angeles can take about 6h 15m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $172. The distance between New Jersey and Los Angeles is about 2447 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Jersey to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $59. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New Jersey to Los Angeles for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Jersey to Los Angeles?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Jersey to Los Angeles?

    Consider LATAM Airlines (81%), Spirit Airlines (74%) or Qantas Airways (73%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New Jersey to Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New Jersey to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay $1,165, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $83. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $171.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Jersey to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Jersey to Los Angeles 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 New Jersey to Los Angeles?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Los Angeles (average of $84). Flying from New Jersey to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $147). 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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Alternative routes for New Jersey to Los Angeles

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Top 8 airlines flying from New Jersey to Los Angeles

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles. 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 February 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$105Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$118Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$147Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$153Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$209Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$222Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

Helpful tips for your next trip to Los Angeles

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Los Angeles. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • Alaska Airlines is one of the respected airlines that transports passengers from New Jersey to Los Angeles. The airline is known for promoting sustainability by constantly upgrading its aircraft to improve fuel efficiency. This is achieved by refining their engines and aerodynamics.
  • New Jersey is a sustainable state, thanks to the measures implemented under the laws. The state aims at having zero carbon emissions in several years to come. It therefore encourages airports operating in the region to work towards conserving energy and going green.
  • One of the airports at which a traveler can board their flight to Los Angeles from New Jersey is the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The airport is committed to fully converting its energy source to solar for operations within the head office.

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