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$74+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles (LAX)

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EWR — LAX
abr. 22 — abr. 291
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Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to Los Angeles

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$154
(Frontier)

One-way from

$74
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$407

Good round-trip deal

$300 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
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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. 4% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 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 abril 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
dom. 5/255:34 pmPHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 52mFrontier
jue. 5/2910:24 pmLAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 26mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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. 5/285:34 pmPHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 52mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/210:20 pmLAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$158
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
jue. 5/227:45 amPHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 46mSpirit Airlines
dom. 5/2510:20 pmLAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$166
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mar. 6/311:37 amJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 11mFrontier
mar. 6/108:53 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$176
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mar. 4/226:45 amTTN - LAX
1 stop14h 10mFrontier
mar. 4/294:59 pmLAX - TTN
1 stop27h 50mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$179
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dom. 5/41:00 pmEWR - LAX
1 stop12h 44mSpirit Airlines
vie. 5/92:23 pmLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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. 5/144:10 pmPHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
mar. 5/2012:55 amLAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
jue. 5/296:30 amLGA - LAX
1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/49:59 amLAX - LGA
1 stop9h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$196
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
sáb. 5/101:35 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop11h 26mSpirit Airlines
mar. 5/1311:33 amLAX - LGA
1 stop8h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
dom. 5/1110:00 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop22h 43mFrontier
mar. 5/1310:35 pmLAX - LGA
1 stop14h 54mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$203
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mar. 5/277:00 amEWR - LAX
1 stop10h 06mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/49:21 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop9h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$210
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sáb. 5/104:50 pmEWR - LAX
Nonstop5h 53mJetBlue
mar. 5/137:00 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 40mJetBlue
Deal found 4/17$237

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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 abril 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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New Jersey

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

dom. 5/25

5:34 pm-8:26 pm

Nonstop5h 52m

Los Angeles

jue. 5/29

10:24 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 26m

$156

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

mié. 5/28

5:34 pm-8:26 pm

Nonstop5h 52m

Los Angeles

lun. 6/2

10:20 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$158

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

jue. 5/22

7:45 am-10:31 am

Nonstop5h 46m

Los Angeles

dom. 5/25

10:20 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$166

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 6/3

11:37 am-2:48 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

Los Angeles

mar. 6/10

8:53 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 37m

$176

TrentonLos Angeles

TTN - LAX

TTNLAX

Trenton-Mercer

mar. 4/29

6:45 am-5:55 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Los Angeles

mié. 5/21

4:59 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop20h 16m

$179

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

mié. 5/14

4:10 pm-7:03 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

Los Angeles

mar. 5/20

12:55 am-9:00 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$189

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

dom. 5/4

1:00 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop12h 44m

Los Angeles

jue. 5/8

2:23 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$189

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

jue. 5/29

6:30 am-11:59 am

1 stop8h 29m

Los Angeles

mié. 6/4

9:59 am-10:00 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$196

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

mar. 5/20

1:35 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop11h 26m

Los Angeles

mié. 5/21

9:59 am-10:00 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$198

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

dom. 6/1

5:59 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 40m

Los Angeles

jue. 6/5

1:02 pm-12:46 am

1 stop8h 44m

$200

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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, 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 abril 17, 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 abril 17, 2025.

The most flights from USNJ to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (61 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 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 abril 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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.

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  • 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 $74. 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 (92%), Singapore Airlines (91%) or Japan Airlines (89%) 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 $1,038, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $97. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $176.

  • 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 9 airlines flying from New Jersey to Los Angeles

Discover the top 9 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 abril 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$126Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$133Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$157Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$170Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$215Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$236Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$459FlexibilityNo 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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