Top destinations from EWR
Estimated baselinesAirlines flying from Newark Liberty
United Airlines
British Airways
Virgin Atlantic
Lufthansa
Air India
Singapore Airlines
Emirates
Cathay Pacific
JetBlue Airways
Spirit Airlines
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
5 things you didn't know about Newark Liberty
Verified by the CompareFlights team- 1Newark Liberty was the first major commercial airport in the New York metro area — founded 1928, eight years before LaGuardia and 20 years before Idlewild (now JFK) opened.
- 2EWR is operated jointly with JFK and LGA by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey — making the three airports a unified system for landing-fee and slot-allocation purposes.
- 3Terminal A renovation (completed 2022) was the most expensive single-terminal project in Port Authority history at $2.7 billion — entirely funded by airline lease revenue, not taxpayer money.
- 4EWR has more direct flights to Europe (combined US + foreign carrier capacity) than any other US airport, narrowly edging JFK in 2023.
- 5The AirTrain extension to NJ Transit was first proposed in 1990 and completed in 2003 — 13 years from proposal to opening, one of the most delayed airport-rail projects in US history.
Frequently asked
How do I find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty?
Use CompareFlights to compare prices across 500+ airlines and booking sites. Tuesday and Wednesday departures and booking 4–8 weeks ahead typically unlock the cheapest fares from EWR.
Which airlines fly from Newark Liberty?
Newark Liberty (EWR) is served by carriers including United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Air India, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines. Availability varies by season and route.
What are the most popular destinations from EWR?
Top routes from Newark Liberty include London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Cancún (CUN), Rome (FCO), Madrid (MAD), Dubai (DXB). See the full destination table above for live prices.