How long does the flight from Newark to Los Angeles take?

Flight time from Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Newark to Los Angeles?

Airline availability for EWR to LAX changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Newark to Los Angeles?

Direct (nonstop) availability on EWR to LAX varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

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

Prices on EWR to LAX shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Newark to Los Angeles flights

Direct and connecting flights from Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 3,941 km (2,449 mi)
Flight time: ~4h 58m
Airlines: 2
Aircraft types: 12

Airlines flying EWR → LAX

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
United Airlines	9	9
Alaska Airlines	3	3

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 787 — 1 operator
Boeing 777 — 1 operator
Boeing 757 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

City: Newark
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: EWR / KEWR

Arrival: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

City: Los Angeles
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: LAX / KLAX

Operating airlines

Alaska Airlines (AS)
JetBlue Airways (B6)
Spirit Airlines (NK)
United Airlines (UA)

Distance: 3948 km. Duration: 368 minutes.

Other routes from Newark

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly EWR to LAX?

2 airlines operate the EWR to LAX route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the EWR-LAX route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on EWR to LAX include: Boeing 787, Boeing 777, Boeing 757.

How long is the Newark to Los Angeles flight?

The estimated flight time from Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX) is approximately 4h 58m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Newark to Los Angeles?

The great-circle distance from Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX) is approximately 3,941 km (2,449 miles).

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