Newark (EWR) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with about 44 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,133-mile flight takes about 5h 20m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,133 mi · 3,433 km
- Flight time
- 5h 20m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 87%
Airlines flying EWR to PHX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 26 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 213,603 | 5h 19m |
| American Airlines | 18 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800 | 159,882 | 5h 21m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
EWR to PHX flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:30am and the last at 8:24pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 2646United Airlines | 6:30am | 8:37am | 28 | 95% |
| AA 1282American Airlines | 7:15am | 9:27am | 27 | 84% |
| AA 2825American Airlines | 10:49am | 12:58pm | 27 | 81% |
| AA 3058American Airlines | 10:54am | 1:04pm | 4 | 78% |
| UA 370United Airlines | 11:24am | 1:39pm | 8 | 95% |
| UA 1289United Airlines | 11:55am | 2:13pm | 21 | 81% |
| UA 2858United Airlines | 4:35pm | 6:53pm | 31 | 73% |
| AA 1327American Airlines | 5:29pm | 7:34pm | 27 | 32% |
| AA 1816American Airlines | 5:29pm | 7:51pm | 4 | 56% |
| UA 1814United Airlines | 8:24pm | 10:46pm | 10 | 62% |
| UA 2321United Airlines | 8:24pm | 10:46pm | 21 | 58% |
Is EWR to PHX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 2,485 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (89%), those around 8pm the least (68%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,483 | 80% | 15 min | 2.2% |
| American Airlines | 1,002 | 77% | 22 min | 2.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 383 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 315 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 364 | 75% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 122 | 90% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 119 | 92% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 111 | 78% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 284 | 76% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 326 | 71% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 101 | 77% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 78 | 78% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 264 | 68% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 201 | 29,355 | |
| September 2025 | 184 | 27,771 | |
| October 2025 | 207 | 32,825 | |
| November 2025 | 217 | 32,674 | |
| December 2025 | 232 | 37,492 | |
| January 2026 | 192 | 29,787 | |
| February 2026 | 169 | 26,000 | |
| March 2026 | 212 | 33,861 | |
| April 2026 | 206 | 29,874 | |
| May 2026 | 210 | 32,623 | |
| June 2026 | 201 | 30,664 | |
| July 2026 | 194 | 30,726 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.