Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Manta Airport (MEC): what you need to know
The timezone in Manta is UTC-5, which is one hour behind New York.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your EWR to MEC flight.
Flying during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Newark Liberty International Airport to Manta Airport. Tocumen International Airport is a popular stopover on the EWR to MEC route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Manta Airport (MEC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Manta Airport flight is R 6,418. A return plane ticket right now is R 12,253. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from EWR to MEC, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Manta Airport.
Landing cheap flights from EWR to MEC is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Manta Airport.
Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Of all flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport, 73.3% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Newark Liberty International Airport from central New York, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near EWR? If you're catching an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Manta Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Manta Airport (MEC)
If you're coming in on a late Newark Liberty International Airport to Manta Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near MEC:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Manta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Manta and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Manta Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Manta Airport (MEC) to central Manta
Manta Airport to central Manta has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Manta Airport (MEC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Manta Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Manta. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Manta Airport for April if you'd like to visit Manta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EWR to MEC in August. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Ecuador
You've seen Manta, now it's time to discover other corners of Ecuador. Travel around 161 kilometres south-east to Guayaquil to check off its popular sights. From Malecon 2000 to Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Quito is another well-known destination in Ecuador and is around 257 kilometres east of Manta. No journey is complete without visiting Quito Old Town, Basilica del Voto Nacional and El Panecillo.
