Los Angeles (LAX) to Newark (EWR) flights
United Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, with about 83 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,454-mile flight takes about 5h 8m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,454 mi ยท 3,949 km
- Flight time
- 5h 8m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 90%
Airlines flying LAX to EWR
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 63 | Boeing 757-200, Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | 706,352 | 5h 7m |
| JetBlue | 14 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 67,831 | 5h 14m |
| Alaska Airlines | 6 | Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800 | 81,900 | 5h 11m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 48,145 | 5h 8m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LAX to EWR flight schedule
16 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 10 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 11:15pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1403United Airlines | 6:00am | 2:29pm | 28 | 88% |
| AS 286Alaska Airlines | 7:00am | 3:35pm | 13 | 89% |
| UA 2743United Airlines | 7:00am | 3:29pm | 31 | 94% |
| AS 233Alaska Airlines | 8:35am | 5:13pm | 18 | 91% |
| UA 2096United Airlines | 8:50am | 5:05pm | 31 | 80% |
| UA 2127United Airlines | 10:20am | 6:53pm | 31 | 73% |
| UA 1981United Airlines | 11:15am | 7:27pm | 31 | 69% |
| B6 1874JetBlue | 11:19am | 7:49pm | 31 | 66% |
| UA 1855United Airlines | 12:15pm | 8:48pm | 31 | 62% |
| UA 2227United Airlines | 12:15pm | 8:49pm | 10 | 69% |
| UA 573United Airlines | 12:15pm | 8:48pm | 7 | n/a |
| UA 1950United Airlines | 1:30pm | 9:45pm | 14 | 62% |
| UA 1700United Airlines | 4:10pm | 12:30am | 19 | 82% |
| B6 1574JetBlue | 8:40pm | 5:07am | 31 | 84% |
| UA 2397United Airlines | 9:00pm | 5:10am | 28 | 88% |
| UA 2303United Airlines | 11:15pm | 7:23am | 31 | 76% |
Is LAX to EWR on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 4,748 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (94%), those around 1pm the least (60%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (37%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3,526 | 78% | 18 min | 1.8% |
| Alaska Airlines | 490 | 92% | 5 min | 1.6% |
| JetBlue | 480 | 78% | 18 min | 3.5% |
| Spirit Airlines | 252 | 75% | 14 min | 5.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 250 | 93% | |
| 7am to 8am | 663 | 94% | |
| 8am to 9am | 616 | 79% | |
| 10am to 11am | 422 | 73% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 467 | 69% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 331 | 69% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 363 | 60% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 142 | 75% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 263 | 82% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 147 | 80% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 479 | 88% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 168 | 81% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 341 | 78% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 470 | 91,729 | |
| September 2025 | 454 | 80,932 | |
| October 2025 | 477 | 85,372 | |
| November 2025 | 462 | 79,493 | |
| December 2025 | 466 | 85,078 | |
| January 2026 | 314 | 64,705 | |
| February 2026 | 276 | 55,676 | |
| March 2026 | 362 | 75,612 | |
| April 2026 | 350 | 68,826 | |
| May 2026 | 336 | 67,467 | |
| June 2026 | 374 | 74,335 | |
| July 2026 | 366 | 75,003 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.