Newark Liberty to Kahului
4896 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 10h 15m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Kahului (OGG). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $449 return), with peak prices in August (around $1347). 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 Maui
Maui's Kahului Airport sits in the centre of the island, 3 miles from Kahului town and 25 miles from Lahaina. There is no rail or significant public transit on Maui — rideshare and rental cars dominate. Mainland US fares peak in summer and over Christmas–New Year; mid-September through October is reliably the cheapest window. Most flights are mainland US direct or inter-island via Hawaiian Airlines from HNL.
Who flies EWR to OGG?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 10h 15m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 10h 15m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 10h 15m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 10h 15m | Economy |
| Air India | AI | 10h 15m | Economy |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | 10h 15m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 10h 15m | Economy |
| Cathay Pacific | CX | 10h 15m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly EWR→OGG
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 Maui FAQs
Direct flights from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Kahului (OGG) take approximately 10h 15m for the 4896-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 $449. 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.
8 carriers operate direct service from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Kahului (OGG): United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Air India and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Kahului (OGG) is the primary international airport for Maui. 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.