New York (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from New York (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage and 1 more charge the same. 4 airlines fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX): Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,448 miles (3,940 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld, Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 74 ways to fly it with one stop, through Pittsburgh, Kansas City and Cleveland and more.
How many miles EWR to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 10 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from EWR to LAX
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 2 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book EWR to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks JetBlue Airways, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks JetBlue Airways, United Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
EWR to LAX with one stop
74 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Kansas City (MCI)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Columbus (CMH)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Indianapolis (IND)United Airlines, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
- Via Montrose (MTJ)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)United Airlines and Alaska Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Des Moines (DSM)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines
- Via Saint Louis (STL)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Omaha (OMA)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Palm Springs (PSP)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way
EWR to LAX: common questions
How many miles does EWR to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500), American AAdvantage (12,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from EWR to LAX?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), JetBlue Airways and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is New York from Los Angeles by plane?
New York (EWR) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 2,448 miles (3,940 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book EWR to LAX award flights?
30 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: JetBlue TrueBlue, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage and 22 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between New York and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Pittsburgh (PIT), Kansas City (MCI), Cleveland (CLE), Columbus (CMH) and Indianapolis (IND). On 53 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Pittsburgh.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.