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$80+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles (LAX)

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EWR — LAX
Dec 28 — Jan 41
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Jersey (USNJ) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles
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 December 23, 2024.

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Mon 12/309:20 pmPHL - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/45:40 amLAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/22$198
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Mon 12/3010:14 amEWR - LAX
1 stop12h 49mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/810:39 pmLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/23$216
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Tue 12/311:37 pmPHL - LAX
2 stops22h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/610:35 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop9h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$259
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Tue 12/317:59 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop14h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/2010:35 pmLAX - LGA
1 stop9h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$279
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Mon 12/3010:59 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop12h 36mFrontier
Wed 1/810:27 pmLAX - LGA
1 stop10h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$285
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Tue 12/316:40 amPHL - LAX
1 stop20h 50mFrontier
Mon 1/610:35 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$287
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Tue 12/317:59 amJFK - LAX
1 stop15h 32mFrontier
Mon 1/69:21 pmLAX - JFK
1 stop30h 09mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$303
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Mon 12/307:59 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop14h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/69:21 pmLAX - LGA
1 stop7h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/22$336
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Tue 12/3111:38 amJFK - LAX
1 stop14h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/610:35 pmLAX - JFK
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$362
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Tue 12/311:00 pmJFK - LAX
1 stop10h 57mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/98:05 amLAX - JFK
2 stops11h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/23$396
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Tue 12/315:35 pmEWR - LAX
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/88:54 amLAX - EWR
3 stops23h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$403
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Wed 12/251:14 pmPHL - LAX
1 stop10h 12mDelta
Wed 1/812:25 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/22$444

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 December 23, 2024.

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PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 2/27

3:19 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

8:09 pm-6:14 am

1 stop7h 05m

$146

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 2/26

7:45 am-9:40 am

1 stop28h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/2

9:40 pm-5:43 am

Nonstop5h 03m

$147

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Fri 1/31

8:33 am-11:45 am

Nonstop6h 12m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/28

9:40 pm-5:43 am

Nonstop5h 03m

$148

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 1/24

4:58 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/27

9:20 am-5:48 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

$185

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 1/20

6:08 am-9:35 am

Nonstop6h 27m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/27

10:59 am-9:10 pm

2 stops31h 11m

$197

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/15

6:37 am-1:56 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/17

11:20 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$211

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/25

8:05 pm-7:43 am

1 stop14h 38m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/27

10:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$213

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/10

11:00 am-4:54 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/14

10:27 pm-10:00 am

1 stop8h 33m

$214

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/21

7:59 am-5:59 pm

2 stops37h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/28

10:35 pm-10:06 am

1 stop8h 31m

$217

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/14

10:59 am-8:55 pm

1 stop12h 56m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/16

10:35 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$218

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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 December 23, 2024.

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 December 23, 2024.

The most flights from USNJ to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 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 December 23, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Jersey to Los Angeles, such as Spirit Airlines, Frontier and American Airlines. 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.
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
3,263 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,020 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 $80. 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 Icelandair (100%), Air Tahiti Nui (100%) or LATAM Airlines (97%) 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 $1,086, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $87. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $146.

  • 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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Alternative routes for New Jersey to Los Angeles

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Top 6 airlines flying from New Jersey to Los Angeles

Discover the top 6 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 December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$96Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$157Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$174Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$222Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$252Average$457FlexibilityNo 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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