Funchal to Newark (FNC–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FNC–EWR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,171 miles in approximately 7h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 3 | B38M | 7h30 | – | Star Alliance | AC |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
FNC: WEST · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Funchal, it's 1:00 PM in Newark.
Portugal is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Portuguese passport holders enter the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, but must obtain an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. The ESTA costs USD 21, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and covers multiple entries. Apply at the official CBP site (esta.cbp.dhs.gov) at least 72 hours before departure.
The 90-day stay cannot be extended, and you cannot change immigration status while in the US on the Visa Waiver Program.
AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.
Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.
Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.
FNC–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FNC to EWR
Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FNC to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FNC to EWR is about 7 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,171 miles (5,103 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Francisco de Sá Carneiro and João Paulo II. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.