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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS294+1
AS Alaska
7M9
9:59 AM
PDT
6:29 PM
EDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2359
UA United
7M8
10:33 AM
PDT
6:51 PM
EDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1802
UA United
7M8
10:15 PM
PDT
6:29 AM+1
EDT
5h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1613
UA United
7M8
6:30 AM
EDT TC
9:25 AM
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS290+1
AS Alaska
7M9
5:33 PM
EDT TB
8:45 PM
PDT
6h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA560
UA United
7M8
5:59 PM
EDT TC
9:06 PM
PDT
6h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Portland to Newark
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,428 mi 5h 14m nonstop +3h ahead 83 1-stop hubs

PDX–EWR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,428 miles in approximately 5h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 83 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
UA United Airlines 14 7M8 5h14-5h18 100% Star Alliance
AS Alaska Airlines 7 7M9 5h30 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 33%)
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
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
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
83
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,366
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 Newark from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric PDX→EWR SEA→EWR BFI→EWR
Distance from PDX 129 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 2
Weekly flights 21 74 1
Flight time 5h 14m 5h 21m 4h 14m
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
+3h
Newark is 3 hours ahead of Portland.
PDX: PDT · EWR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 9:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
2,428 mi / 3,907 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 14m to 5h 30m.
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 time5h 14m to 5h 30m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections83 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
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 5h 14m to 5h 30m. The route covers 2,428 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from PDX to EWR. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, APA, LGA, CMH, MKE, DSM, PHL, VNY, SUN, AFW, OMA, JAC, DAL, SAV, SJC, GSO, ONT, HDN, SBA, BUR, RDU, SAT, SUA, YLW, CID, BUF, SSI, TYS, FTW, OPF, TPA, JAX, SRQ, FLL, FAI, CUN, SMF, DTW, JFK, KOA, CLT, HNL, MDW, IAD, SDF, SLC, MIA, SEA, AMS, BWI, BOS, MSP, ORD, AUS, LAS, MSY, STL, MCI, CVG, YVR, SAN, DEN, SNA, SFO, IAH, DFW, PHX, ATL, LAX, DCA, PSP, KEF, HND, YUL, ANC, GRR, BNA, MCO, GDL, BZN, SJD, PVR and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Newark is 3 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 and BFI. 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 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PDX to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to EWR ranges from 5 hours 14 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,428 miles (3,907 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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