Flights to New Bedford
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
New Bedford is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,700 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS, 81 km), New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB, 5 km), Newport State Airport (NPT, 32 km), Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA, 54 km), Westerly State Airport (WST, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport | PVD | 43 km (27 mi) | 8,700 ft | 55 ft |
| Boston Logan International Airport | BOS | 81 km (50 mi) | 10,083 ft | 20 ft |
| New Bedford Regional Airport (regional) | EWB | 5 km (3 mi) | 5,400 ft | 80 ft |
| Newport State Airport (regional) | NPT | 32 km (20 mi) | 2,999 ft | 172 ft |
| Cape Cod Gateway Airport (regional) | HYA | 54 km (34 mi) | 5,425 ft | 54 ft |
| Westerly State Airport (regional) | WST | 80 km (50 mi) | 4,010 ft | 81 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,700 ft, PVD handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 55 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from New Bedford
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford to New York City | United States | 277 km (172 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| New Bedford to Toronto | Canada | 729 km (453 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| New Bedford to Brooklyn | United States | 276 km (171 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| New Bedford to Chicago | United States | 1,385 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| New Bedford to Queens | United States | 266 km (165 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| New Bedford to Montréal | Canada | 481 km (299 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| New Bedford to Philadelphia | United States | 403 km (250 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| New Bedford to Manhattan | United States | 271 km (169 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| New Bedford to The Bronx | United States | 261 km (162 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| New Bedford to Ottawa | Canada | 569 km (354 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| New Bedford to Columbus | United States | 1,032 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| New Bedford to Charlotte | United States | 1,118 km (695 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| New Bedford to Indianapolis | United States | 1,299 km (807 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| New Bedford to Mississauga | Canada | 746 km (464 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| New Bedford to Washington | United States | 601 km (373 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| New Bedford to Nashville | United States | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| New Bedford to Brampton | Canada | 757 km (471 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| New Bedford to Detroit | United States | 1,004 km (624 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| New Bedford to Louisville | United States | 1,317 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| New Bedford to Baltimore | United States | 547 km (340 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| New Bedford to Hamilton | Canada | 753 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| New Bedford to Milwaukee | United States | 1,402 km (871 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| New Bedford to Shanghai | China | 11,815 km (7,341 mi) | about 15 h 54 min |
| New Bedford to Chongqing | China | 12,094 km (7,515 mi) | about 16 h 15 min |
| New Bedford to Chengdu | China | 11,959 km (7,431 mi) | about 16 h 5 min |
| New Bedford to Beijing | China | 10,918 km (6,784 mi) | about 14 h 45 min |
| New Bedford to Istanbul | Turkey | 7,802 km (4,848 mi) | about 10 h 45 min |
| New Bedford to Tianjin | China | 10,996 km (6,832 mi) | about 14 h 51 min |
| New Bedford to Wuhan | China | 11,967 km (7,436 mi) | about 16 h 6 min |
| New Bedford to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,133 km (6,918 mi) | about 15 h 1 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for New Bedford?
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) is the closest large airport at 43 km (27 mi). The others, BOS, EWB, NPT, HYA, WST, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PVD from New Bedford city centre?
43 km (27 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to New Bedford on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.