Newark to Los Angeles (EWR–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
EWR–LAX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,449 miles in approximately 5h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: CA, NH, NZ, OS, OZ, SN, TP, VA | 72 | 752, 781, 789 | 5h13-6h10 | Star Alliance | CA, NH, NZ, OS, OZ, SN, TP, VA | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: LO, TP | 21 | 321 | 5h49-5h58 | – | LO, TP | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA | 7 | 7M9 | 6h11 | Oneworld | HA | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | 752 | 4h59 | SkyTeam | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Newark
| Metric | EWR→LAX | TEB→LAX | LGA→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 18 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 278 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 5h 49m | 5h 2m | 4h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
EWR–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to LAX
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines. With 278 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
EWR to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to LAX is about 5 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,449 miles (3,941 km). There are approximately 278 weekly flights outbound and 310 return, totaling 588 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Nashville and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK).