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Your flight from Los Angeles to Newark will take a few hours, so you’ll want to dine before you get on the plane. If you’re looking for a nice bar or dine-in restaurant, LAX has a number of options. This includes its Ashland Hill (in Terminal 3), 8 Oz. Burger Bar (in Terminal 4), and the Border Grill (in the International Terminal).

Let the kids explore the beach in LAX's play area. Located in the International Terminal, it is a great way for the kids to get a little extra exercise. It features slides, climbing toys, and foam blocks.

It is most cost efficient to park in the airport’s economy Lot C. The cost per day is less than $15 and a free shuttle goes to the airport terminals every 10 minutes.

Because it is easy to get back and forth to New York City, you might opt to stay in Newark close to the airport. It is also a perfect choice when you are taking a red-eye flight. Some hotels nearby include the Holiday Inn Newark Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, Best Western Plus Newark (free airport shuttle), and Springhill Suites Newark Liberty International Airport (free airport shuttle).

No. You can also take a taxi or shared van if you prefer. It will cost about $60 for a taxi depending upon where in downtown New York you plan to go. Many travelers choose to take a shuttle van, however, because it is more convenient and less costly. You’ll usually pay between $20-$30 for a one-way trip. Shuttles run about every 30 minutes. If you don’t schedule one in advance, go to the Port Authority in arrival hall to arrange a ride. The ride will usually last one hour.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Newark Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Newark (EWR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $371 return via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared with $519 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $56–$140 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-200 variants.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 49% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 5% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Los Angeles to Newark Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $473 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $608, a difference of $134. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Newark Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 52 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights, with 54% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 23%, Night flights for 23%, and Evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Newark Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 11:21
• Latest: departs at 23:35 and lands at 04:56.

The flight takes about 5h 21m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 39% above the route average of $510. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Newark Airport takes 5h 21m, covering 6,337 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $507 to $4,529. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Newark Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $265, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Alaska Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights are:

• Alaska Airlines: 93% on time
• United Airlines: 84% on time
• JetBlue: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 43m, compared to 7h 53m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 8h 25m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Newark Airport is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Newark Airport (EWR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $40 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz

Return flights from Los Angeles to Newark Airport range from $362 to $692, with an average of $510 over the past 12 months. Anything below $362 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Newark Airport flights:

• • JetBlue
• • Alaska Airlines