Newark to Ponta Delgada (EWR–PDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA216
UA United
7M8
10:50 PM
EDT TC
8:40 AM+1
+00
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3410
AC Air Canada
7M8
10:50 PM
EDT TC
8:40 AM+1
+00
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8953
SN Lynx Air
7M8
11:05 PM
EDT TC
8:40 AM+1
+00
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA217
UA United
7M8
11:00 AM
+00
1:10 PM
EDT
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Newark to Ponta Delgada
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,570 mi 5h 35m nonstop +4h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

EWR–PDL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Lynx Air and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,570 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–PDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 7M8 5h50 90% Star Alliance
SN Lynx Air 7 7M8 5h35 90% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 7 7M8 5h50 90% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC, SN, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + SN + UA (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EWR to PDL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to PDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,029
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Ponta Delgada from Newark

Nearby airports with service to João Paulo II Airport.
Metric EWR→PDL JFK→PDL
Distance from EWR 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 21 8
Flight time 5h 35m 5h 50m
Departure OTP 90%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to João Paulo II Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Ponta Delgada is 4 hours ahead of Newark.
EWR: EDT · PDL: +00

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 10:00 PM in Ponta Delgada.
Distance & Flight Time
2,570 mi / 4,136 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m to 5h 50m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to EWR

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

Key statistics for the Newark to Ponta Delgada route.
Route details
Distance2,570 mi / 4,136 km
Flight time5h 35m to 5h 50m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 7 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: PDL
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to PDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to João Paulo II Airport take approximately 5h 35m to 5h 50m. The route covers 2,570 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Lynx Air and United Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from EWR to PDL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TER, JFK, YUL, BOS, LHR, YYZ, BCN, OPO, FRA, LIS, CDG, FAO, FNC, AMS and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ponta Delgada is 4 hours ahead of Newark.
Yes, return flights from PDL to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EWR to PDL

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Lynx Air and United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

EWR to PDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to PDL ranges from 5 hours 35 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,570 miles (4,136 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TER. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK).