Newark Liberty to Grantley Adams
2105 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 4h 38m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Grantley Adams (BGI). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $249 return), with peak prices in August (around $747). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Newark Liberty
Newark Liberty serves as one of New York's three primary airports and United's principal East Coast hub. Three terminals A, B and C connect via the AirTrain people mover to the NJ Transit and Amtrak rail station, with NJ Transit reaching New York Penn Station in 25 minutes for around $16. Newark fares are typically a few dollars cheaper than JFK on the same routes thanks to United's heavy capacity; international long-haul is the deepest of the three NYC airports for European destinations.
Arriving in Bridgetown
Grantley Adams International on Barbados is the Eastern Caribbean's main hub, 13 km east of Bridgetown. Fixed-rate taxis and Mini-Bus Route 11 handle most arriving traffic. Fares from US East Coast cities peak in winter (December–April) and are noticeably cheaper June through November despite hurricane season — Barbados is just outside the main hurricane track. Direct service from JetBlue, AA and BA dominates US-source capacity.
Who flies EWR to BGI?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 4h 38m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 4h 38m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 4h 38m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 4h 38m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 4h 38m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 4h 38m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly EWR→BGI
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Newark to Bridgetown FAQs
Direct flights from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Grantley Adams (BGI) take approximately 4h 38m for the 2105-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $249. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
6 carriers operate direct service from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Grantley Adams (BGI): United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Visa-free for US passport holders up to 6 months. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Grantley Adams (BGI) is the primary international airport for Bridgetown. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.