Portland (PDX) to Newark (EWR) flights
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from Portland International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, with about 26 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,434-mile flight takes about 5h 3m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,434 mi · 3,917 km
- Flight time
- 5h 3m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 87%
Airlines flying PDX to EWR
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER | 72,618 | 5h 1m |
| Alaska Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800 | 59,416 | 5h 6m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PDX to EWR flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:40am and the last at 11:17pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 294Alaska Airlines | 7:40am | 4:05pm | 31 | 86% |
| UA 2359United Airlines | 10:33am | 6:54pm | 10 | 80% |
| UA 1294United Airlines | 11:15am | 7:31pm | 17 | 71% |
| AS 642Alaska Airlines | 2:53pm | 11:29pm | 10 | 70% |
| AS 1631Alaska Airlines | 9:31pm | 5:59am | 18 | 94% |
| UA 1802United Airlines | 11:17pm | 7:29am | 31 | 83% |
Is PDX to EWR on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 84% of 923 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9pm were the most punctual (94%), those around 10pm the least (81%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (55%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 516 | 82% | 17 min | 1.7% |
| Alaska Airlines | 407 | 87% | 11 min | 1.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 125 | 92% | |
| 9am to 10am | 44 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 293 | 82% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 69 | 94% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 200 | 81% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 162 | 86% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 91 | 14,861 | |
| September 2025 | 89 | 13,070 | |
| October 2025 | 87 | 12,317 | |
| November 2025 | 57 | 8,419 | |
| December 2025 | 62 | 9,549 | |
| January 2026 | 35 | 4,811 | |
| February 2026 | 40 | 5,263 | |
| March 2026 | 61 | 8,619 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 9,124 | |
| May 2026 | 70 | 10,543 | |
| June 2026 | 111 | 17,107 | |
| July 2026 | 116 | 18,351 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.