Newark to West Palm Beach flights
about 2 flights a week across 5 operators. Below: the aircraft mix, and what the safety record and the turbulence model say for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Newark to West Palm Beach take?
Flight time from Newark (EWR) to West Palm Beach (PBI) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Newark to West Palm Beach?
Airline availability for EWR to PBI changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Newark to West Palm Beach?
Direct (nonstop) availability on EWR to PBI varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.
- United Airlines40
- JetBlue Airways40
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 10 sightings | No recorded events |
| JetBlue Airways | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Flight patterns on EWR → PBI
We observed 21 flights on this route over the last 90 days (about 1.6 per week) across 5 airlines.
Departures cluster around 10:00–11:00 UTC, 13:00–14:00 UTC, 14:00–15:00 UTC, busiest on Friday and Saturday.
Historically, 73.7% of flights on EWR → PBI arrived within 15 minutes of schedule (average arrival delay 9.4 min; 1.9% cancelled), across 73,074 flights from 1987–2025. Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).
In 2025, 945,974 passengers flew between EWR and PBI (both directions) on 6,818 flights, led by UA. Source: U.S. DOT BTS T-100. US air traffic.
Carrier on-time performance (last 12 months)
| Carrier | On-time % | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 77.1% | 20.2 min | 5,368 |
| JetBlue Airways | 71.8% | 22.3 min | 1,380 |
| Spirit Airlines | 51.4% | 35.6 min | 208 |
On-time = arrival within 15 minutes of schedule, per U.S. DOT definitions. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (public domain). Delay-cause attribution is reported by carriers since June 2003.
Planning EWR → PBI
EWR to PBI is a medium-haul route of 1,650 km (1,025 mi). See the return PBI → EWR route.
Alternative airports near Newark: Linden (LDJ) — 10 km, New York (JRB) — 14 km, New York (JRA) — 16 km.
Alternative airports near West Palm Beach: West Palm Beach (LNA) — 10 km, Boca Raton (BCT) — 34 km, Pompano Beach (PPM) — 49 km.