Newark to Ponta Delgada (EWR–PDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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EWR–PDL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Brussels Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,570 miles in approximately 5h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 7 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| SN Brussels Airlines | 7 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 5 | 7M8 | 5h24 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Ponta Delgada from Newark
| Metric | EWR→PDL | TEB→PDL | JFK→PDL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | – | 12 |
| Flight time | 5h 24m | 4h 15m | 5h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · PDL: +00
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 10:00 PM in Ponta Delgada.
US passport holders enter Portugal visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Portugal is an EU member and Schengen member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), Porto Francisco Sa Carneiro (OPO), or Faro (FAO), immigration stamps your passport at the non-EU line.
The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Spain, France, or any other Schengen state count toward the same 90-day limit. Portugal's train network connects Lisbon to Porto in 2 hours 40 minutes on the Alfa Pendular for EUR 25 to EUR 35 ($27 to $38). Lisbon to Faro (Algarve) takes 2 hours 50 minutes. The Madeira and Azores archipelagos are autonomous regions of Portugal: both are in the Schengen area, so no separate visa is needed. TAP Air Portugal connects Lisbon to Funchal (Madeira, 1 hour 35 minutes) and Ponta Delgada (Azores, 2 hours 15 minutes).
Direct flights from New York JFK and Newark to Lisbon run about 7 hours on TAP, United, and Portuguese carriers. Boston to LIS runs about 6 hours 30 minutes. Direct service also operates from Miami, Washington Dulles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. TAP offers free Lisbon stopovers on transatlantic flights. Portugal uses the euro, trading at roughly $1.08 per EUR 1. Card payments and contactless tap work at most businesses. Lisbon's metro has 4 lines with single tickets at EUR 1.65 ($1.78). The Viva Viagem card works on metro, buses, trams, and ferries. Tram 28 climbs through Alfama for the standard EUR 3.80 cash fare or EUR 1.65 with the Viva Viagem card. A restaurant meal with wine runs EUR 12 to EUR 25 ($13 to $27). Pasteis de nata (custard tarts) cost EUR 1.20 to EUR 1.50 at most pastelarias.
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.
EWR–PDL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to PDL
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Brussels Airlines and United Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
EWR to PDL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to PDL is about 5 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,570 miles (4,136 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and New York (JFK).