Newark ↔ Los Angeles: $1,248 Nonstop Lie-Flat Business w/ United

Just like other American carriers, Star Alliance member United Airlines has changed its schedule to make nonstop flights between New York and Los Angeles exclusively lie-flat in business class. Roundtrip tickets in both directions are currently available in both directions for as little as US$1,248 (~€1,174). Fares like this are usually just offered by airlines that use domestic first recliner seats on this route.

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to United with your selected flight dates. You can also check what OTAs have to offer with Momondo.

United’s schedule sees a mixture of Boeing 757-200, Boeing 777 and Boeing 787-10 aircraft operates these flights. All planes feature a Polaris style lie-flat seats in their business class section. The 757 lacks direct aisle access for everybody, as it flies a 2-2 pattern up front. The 787 and 777 feature 1-2-1 seating.

Search & Book

The fare rules for this deal give no sales period. You have to book at least 21 days in advance to get the lowest price. There is no minimum or maximum stay.

Google Flights will help you find additional flight dates. We recommend buying these tickets directly on United’s website.

Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?

More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:

Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.

If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.

This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.

Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.

This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.

Mileage

United issues these tickets in booking class P. Star Alliance frequent flyers can earn the following mileage: