Cheap Flights from PDX to EWR: When to Fly from Portland to Newark

 

The cheapest times to fly from PDX to EWR are

• January 1st to March 18th
• April 23rd to May 6th
• September 3rd to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from PDX to EWR is late January. Prices can be as high as $1031 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $248 for Tuesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to Newark

Flying from Portland, OR (PDX) to Newark, NJ (EWR) will usually cost between $251 to $567 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $256. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $557. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $302 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $329 can be considered a good price for a round-trip PDX to EWR flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the PDX to EWR route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the PDX to EWR flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Portland. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.08, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $105 (26%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $305. Return trip prices are from the EWR to PDX flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from PDX to EWR can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 21 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from PDX to EWR while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from PDX to EWR? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 11 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Newark Liberty International Airport to Portland International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2427 miles or 3906 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from PDX to EWR?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop PDX to EWR flight is about 5 hour 21 minutes.

How many flights go between Portland, OR and Newark, NJ?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 111 available flights from PDX to EWR.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from PDX to EWR tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 25% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 34% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave EWR heading for PDX about 13 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Newark, NJ is about 9 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• United: 16 minutes late
• Alaska: 8 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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