Newark to Phoenix (EWR–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
EWR–PHX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,128 miles in approximately 4h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 49 | 739, 7M8, B38M, B39M | 4h58-5h43 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 41 | 32Q, 7M8, A21N | 5h24-5h46 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Newark
| Metric | EWR→PHX | TEB→PHX | JFK→PHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 90 | 2 | 139 |
| Flight time | 4h 58m | 4h 4m | 5h |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 3:00 PM in Phoenix.
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.
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
EWR–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to PHX
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 90 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
EWR to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to PHX ranges from 4 hours 58 minutes to 5 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,128 miles (3,425 km). There are approximately 90 weekly flights outbound and 85 return, totaling 175 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (JFK) and Ewing Township (TTN).