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$71+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles (LAX)

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EWR — LAX
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Cheap 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 marzo 14, 2025.

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FlightHub
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$142
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$71
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$393

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$134 or less
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From New Jersey to Los Angeles
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 marzo 14, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
mié. 3/266:00 amPHL - LAX
Nonstop6h 16mSpirit Airlines
vie. 3/283:53 pmLAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
mié. 5/217:45 amPHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 46mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/2710:24 pmLAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$154
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
sáb. 3/293:38 pmEWR - LAX
1 stop10h 05mSpirit Airlines
mar. 4/111:48 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop11h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$158
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
mar. 4/19:08 pmTTN - LAX
1 stop25h 10mFrontier
mar. 4/88:18 pmLAX - TTN
1 stop24h 41mFrontier
Deal found 3/12$160
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/1610:15 amEWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mMultiple Airlines
mié. 5/2110:35 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop8h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$163
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mié. 4/911:56 amLGA - LAX
1 stop14h 59mSpirit Airlines
mar. 4/1511:58 amLAX - LGA
2 stops23h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$175
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
jue. 5/111:00 amJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mFrontier
mié. 5/78:50 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$176
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
mié. 4/234:10 pmPHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
mar. 4/2912:59 amLAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$179
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
lun. 3/3110:59 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop14h 10mFrontier
jue. 5/88:33 amLAX - LGA
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$180
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/2712:59 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop12h 44mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/3110:54 amLAX - LGA
1 stop8h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
sáb. 6/711:00 amEWR - LAX
1 stop13h 29mFrontier
mar. 6/109:21 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$190
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sáb. 5/37:20 amJFK - LAX
1 stop10h 26mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/68:50 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$205

Find flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles within your budget

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 marzo 14, 2025.

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New Jersey

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

mié. 3/26

6:00 am-9:16 am

Nonstop6h 16m

Los Angeles

vie. 3/28

3:53 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

$137

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

mié. 5/21

7:45 am-10:31 am

Nonstop5h 46m

Los Angeles

mar. 5/27

10:24 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 26m

$154

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

sáb. 3/29

3:38 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Los Angeles

mar. 4/1

11:48 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$158

TrentonLos Angeles

TTN - LAX

TTNLAX

Trenton-Mercer

mar. 4/1

9:08 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Los Angeles

mar. 4/8

8:18 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop24h 41m

$160

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

vie. 5/16

10:15 am-1:18 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

Los Angeles

mié. 5/21

10:35 pm-10:01 am

1 stop8h 26m

$163

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

mié. 4/9

11:56 am-11:55 pm

1 stop14h 59m

Los Angeles

mar. 4/15

11:58 am-2:29 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$175

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 5/1

11:00 am-2:11 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

Los Angeles

mié. 5/7

8:50 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$176

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

lun. 3/31

10:59 pm-10:09 am

1 stop14h 10m

Los Angeles

jue. 5/8

8:33 am-10:00 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$180

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

jue. 3/27

12:59 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop12h 44m

Los Angeles

lun. 3/31

10:54 am-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$188

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

sáb. 6/7

11:00 am-9:29 pm

1 stop13h 29m

Los Angeles

mar. 6/10

9:21 pm-10:14 am

1 stop9h 53m

$190

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

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Travel insights for flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from New Jersey to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 marzo 14, 2025.

When flying from New Jersey to Los Angeles, 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 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 marzo 14, 2025.

The most flights from USNJ to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated marzo 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 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 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 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 popular is this New Jersey to Los Angeles flight route?

  • 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 $71. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and JetBlue, 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 (100%), Singapore Airlines (93%) or Alaska Airlines (90%) 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 $1,288, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $60. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $167.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from New Jersey to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 7 airlines flying from New Jersey to Los Angeles

Discover the top 7 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 marzo 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$96Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$162Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$170Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$208Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$236Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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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