What’s the top layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

Detroit (DTW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of 1-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Newark Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

Detroit (DTW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $163.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 30m.

What’s the fastest layover option from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 44m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

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

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Newark Airport

The most flights from LAX to EWR are scheduled on a Wednesday (66 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (44 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Newark Airport ranges from 2.9 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Newark Airport when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Newark Airport, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue are the most popular airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Newark Airport.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 25%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

Users have found that booking a flight from Los Angeles to Newark Airport at least 61 days early can save you up to 60% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport for as little as $353 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $618 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

Flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Los Angeles to Newark Airport in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $137.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Newark Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

$117+ Flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport

Round-trip from	$176 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$117 (Trip.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$337
Good round-trip deal	$253 or less
Good one-way deal	$147 or less

What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Newark?

Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Newark from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Newark should be relatively easy as there are 55 daily outbound flights to Newark from 9 different airlines.

How popular is this Los Angeles to Newark Airport flight route?

The Los Angeles to Newark flight path was viewed by 392 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Newark Airport in 5h 25m. Fly via Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 2447 mi between Los Angeles and Newark Airport. All flights are typically nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Newark Airport round-trip?

Currently priced at $112, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Los Angeles to Newark Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $126 and $158, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 69% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

Before booking your flight to Newark Airport from Los Angeles, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Austrian Airlines (89%), Lufthansa (89%), Japan Airlines( 88%).

What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

On average you can expect to pay $1,009 for a flight from Los Angeles to Newark Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $99 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Newark) is currently priced at $122.

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights have a layover in Las Vegas most of the time.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Las Vegas?

Las Vegas travelers tend to visit Fremont Street Experience, Fountains of Bellagio, and The Colosseum at Caesars Palace more than anywhere else. Fremont Street Experience, Fountains of Bellagio, and The Colosseum at Caesars Palace are located about 5.9 mi, 2.3 mi, and 2.6 mi, respectively from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Those on a layover in Las Vegas in need of a rental car can book one at Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl for about $54.

Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights?

Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Atlanta.

Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Newark that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Newark?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Newark?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Newark 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 Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Newark Airport (average of $228). Flying from Los Angeles to Newark Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$112	Average$243	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$126	Average$301	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$158	Average$324	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Delta	Cheapest$193	Average$369	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$203	Average$480	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
American Airlines	Cheapest$208	Average$369	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
JetBlue	Cheapest$215	Average$334	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$238	Average$401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$261	Average$437	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

$117+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Newark (EWR)

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

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

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Newark Airport

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

What’s the fastest layover option from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

What’s the fastest layover option from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport?

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What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Las Vegas?

Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights?

Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Newark that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Newark?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Newark?

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

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