Portland to Newark (PDX–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS294
AS Alaska
7M9
12:33 PM
MDT
9:31 PM
EDT
6h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1802
UA United
7M8
10:49 PM
MDT
6:52 AM+1
EDT
6h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS290
AS Alaska
B39M
5:30 PM
EDT TB
8:49 PM
MDT
6h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2338
UA United
7M8
6:37 PM
EDT TC
9:35 PM
MDT
4h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA560
UA United
752
6:52 PM
EDT TC
9:59 PM
MDT
6h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Portland to Newark
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,428 mi 6h 3m nonstop +2h ahead 56 1-stop hubs

PDX–EWR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,428 miles in approximately 6h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 7M9 6h58 100% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 7 7M8 6h03 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PDX to EWR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,964
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PDX → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
Return
EWR → PDX
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Newark from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric PDX→EWR SEA→EWR
Distance from PDX 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 14 66
Flight time 6h 3m 5h 16m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Newark is 2 hours ahead of Portland.
PDX: MDT · EWR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 8:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
2,428 mi / 3,907 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 3m to 6h 58m.
Getting from EWR

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.

Newark Climate

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.

PDX–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Newark route.
Route details
Distance2,428 mi / 3,907 km
Flight time6h 3m to 6h 58m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take approximately 6h 3m to 6h 58m. The route covers 2,428 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PDX to EWR. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHL, LGA, CVG, SAV, JAC, SJC, SBA, ONT, HDN, BUR, YLW, TYS, VNY, SRQ, FAI, CLT, SLC, HND, IAD, DTW, SMF, BOS, BZN, MSP, SEA, MDW, SNA, ORD, ATL, LAS, DEN, LAX, MCI, PHX, AMS, HNL, SFO, MSY, MIA, PSP, SAN, DFW, YVR, DCA, AUS, LHR, BNA, KEF, FLL, IAH, MCO, JFK, CUN, GDL, PVR and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Newark is 2 hours ahead of Portland.
Yes, return flights from EWR to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PDX to EWR

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PDX to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to EWR ranges from 6 hours 3 minutes to 6 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,428 miles (3,907 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PHL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).