Flights Lisbon → Newark
LIS → EWR
Route overview
The flight route operates from Lisbon to Newark, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Airbus A340-300, Airbus A330-200, and Boeing 757-200. The destination airport in Newark opened in 2001 and currently serves over 43 million passengers annually.
The Lisbon (LIS) → Newark (EWR) route is operated by TAP Portugal, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Newark the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Newark: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lisbon (LIS) to Newark (EWR) heads north-west for about 5,434 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 13m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 min (atfm); arriving into Newark it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 19 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating LIS-EWR
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Frequently asked questions about LIS-EWR
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: TAP Portugal, United Airlines.
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The Lisbon-Newark route is about 5,434 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
