Phoenix to Newark (PHX–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PHX–EWR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,128 miles in approximately 4h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: LH | 42 | 739, 7M8, B39M | 4h44-4h55 | Star Alliance | LH | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 27 | 321, 7M8, B38M | 4h46-5h | Oneworld | AS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 9:00 PM in Newark.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
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.
PHX–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHX to EWR
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHX to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to EWR is about 4 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,128 miles (3,425 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 159 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.