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

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2,428 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
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Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 37m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS294
Seat map
AS Alaska
7M9 Seat map
7:33 AM
PDT
4:02 PM
EDT
5h 29m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA791
UA United
B38M
10:56 AM
PDT
7:12 PM
EDT
5h 16m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1701
Starts Sep 24
UA United
7M8
10:58 AM
PDT
7:14 PM
EDT
5h 16m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1398
Starts Oct 4
AS Alaska
73J
2:53 PM
PDT
11:25 PM
EDT
5h 32m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS642
Seat map
AS Alaska
7M9 Seat map
2:53 PM
PDT
11:29 PM
EDT
5h 36m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1802
UA United
7M9
11:09 PM
PDT Red-eye
7:21 AM+1
EDT
5h 12m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1399
Starts Oct 3
AS Alaska
73J
6:30 AM
EDT TB
9:32 AM
PDT
6h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS643
Seat map
AS Alaska
739 Seat map
6:50 AM
EDT TB
9:43 AM
PDT
5h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1613
UA United
7M8
7:00 AM
EDT TA
9:50 AM
PDT
5h 50m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS290
AS Alaska
B39M
4:35 PM
EDT TB
7:30 PM
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA560
UA United
B39M
7:15 PM
EDT TA
10:12 PM
PDT
5h 57m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 6h 52m AFAMAS DLKESK Minneapolis (MSP) to Newark flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 7h 4m AS ACAFDL Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Newark flights
DEN Denver 7h 6m ASCMF9 SNTPUA Denver (DEN) to Newark flights
SEA Seattle 7h 15m AFAMAS ASTPUA Seattle (SEA) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 7h 21m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
YVR Vancouver 7h 28m ACASCX ACUA Vancouver (YVR) to Newark flights
IAD Dulles 7h 33m SNUA AVAZEJA Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 39m AFAMAS DLKEUA Salt Lake City (SLC) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 41m AFAMAS ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
STL St Louis 7h 42m ASWN OSUA St Louis (STL) to Newark flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Portland to Newark
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,428 mi 5h 23m nonstop +3h ahead

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 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 19 7M8, 7M9, B38M 5h12-5h16 96% Star Alliance
AS Alaska Airlines 16 73J, 7M9 5h29-5h36 96% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS, UA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (19 flights/wk, 54%)
Oneworld: AS (16 flights/wk, 46%)
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
6
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,176
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
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Arriving
93%
Return
EWR → PDX
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
100%
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 BFI→EWR
Distance from PDX 129 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5 5
Weekly flights 35 60 1
Flight time 5h 23m 5h 12m 4h 35m
Departure OTP 96%
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 23m gate to gate.
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 23m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 33 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 5h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 2,428 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PDX to EWR: United Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to EWR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PDX to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to EWR is about 5 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,428 miles (3,907 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA) and Seattle (BFI).