Newark to Port of Spain (EWR–POS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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EWR–POS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,222 miles in approximately 5h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 7M9 | 5h13 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Port of Spain from Newark
| Metric | EWR→POS | JFK→POS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 40 |
| Flight time | 5h 13m | 4h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · POS: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 6:00 PM in Port of Spain.
US passport holders enter Trinidad and Tobago visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation are required. At Piarco International Airport (POS) in Trinidad or A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB) in Tobago, immigration stamps your passport.
Trinidad and Tobago is a twin-island republic 11km off the coast of Venezuela. Trinidad is the larger, more urbanized island: Port of Spain hosts Carnival (the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday), one of the Caribbean's biggest street festivals. Tobago is quieter, with reef diving at Speyside, the oldest protected rainforest in the Western Hemisphere (Main Ridge Forest Reserve, established 1776), and beaches at Pigeon Point and Englishman's Bay. Caribbean Airlines operates the inter-island "air bridge" between POS and TAB (20 minutes, about 15 flights per day).
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Port of Spain run about 3 hours 30 minutes on American Airlines and Caribbean Airlines. New York JFK to POS runs about 5 hours on JetBlue and Caribbean Airlines. Fort Lauderdale and Houston also have nonstop service. Trinidad and Tobago uses the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD), trading at roughly 6.80 TTD per $1. US dollars are accepted at hotels and tourist businesses. ATMs are common. Card payments work at restaurants and shops. Maxi-taxis (minibuses color-coded by route) are the main public transport at TTD 4 to TTD 8 per ride. Water taxis connect Port of Spain to San Fernando (1 hour, TTD 15) along the western coast of Trinidad.
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–POS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to POS
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Piarco International Airport (POS) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
EWR to POS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to POS is about 5 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,222 miles (3,576 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Grantley Adams, Miami and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK).