flights.net EWR → LAX
- Distance
- 2,449 mi
- Carriers
- 3
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a US domestic route of about 2,449 miles. United anchors this Newark-to-Los Angeles transcon with premium-configured 757s, challenged by JetBlue and Alaska on price and product. Newark to Los Angeles blends entertainment, corporate, and connecting international traffic.
Connecting Newark, United States with Los Angeles, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 2,449-mile sector nonstop in about 5h 24m. Departures use Newark Liberty International Airport, a 3 terminals airport that is a base for United Airlines; arrivals land at Los Angeles International Airport, which has 9 terminals and anchors American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the EWR–LAX sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2,449 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 5h 24m |
| Nonstop carriers | 3 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 757, Boeing 767, Airbus A321neo |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue operate nonstop service from Newark to Los Angeles. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- United Airlines (UA)
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
- JetBlue (B6)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 757, Boeing 767, Airbus A321neo between Newark and Los Angeles. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Spring and autumn pair agreeable weather with lower fares than the peak summer travel window. October is reliably pleasant at both ends.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Newark to Los Angeles route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for EWR–LAX where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Newark to Los Angeles?
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 2,449 miles (3,941 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 5h 24m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Newark to Los Angeles?
- United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue operate nonstop service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- What aircraft are used on the EWR to LAX route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 757, Boeing 767 and Airbus A321neo on the Newark–Los Angeles route.
- When is the best time to fly from Newark to Los Angeles?
- Spring and autumn pair agreeable weather with lower fares than the peak summer travel window. October is reliably pleasant at both ends.
- Is EWR to LAX a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the EWR to LAX route connect?
- This route links Newark, United States with Los Angeles, United States.
- Which airports does the Newark to Los Angeles route use?
- Flights depart Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR/KEWR) in Newark and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX/KLAX) in Los Angeles.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.