Newark to San Diego (EWR–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,420 mi airlines 43/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA533
UA United
7M9
6:35 AM
EDT TC
9:40 AM
PDT
6h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1826
UA United
7M9
6:56 AM
EDT TC
10:20 AM
PDT
6h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA770
UA United
739
10:43 AM
EDT TC
1:17 PM
PDT
5h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GXA630
GXA GXA
320
11:43 AM
EDT
1:52 PM
PDT
5h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS297
AS Alaska
739
4:29 PM
EDT TB
7:56 PM
PDT
6h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS573
AS Alaska
73J
4:29 PM
EDT TB
7:48 PM
PDT
6h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1626
UA United
B39M
5:59 PM
EDT TA
9:23 PM
PDT
6h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1338
UA United
739
7:00 AM
PDT T2
3:29 PM
EDT
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1827
UA United
7M9
7:05 AM
PDT T2
3:22 PM
EDT
5h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS311
AS Alaska
739
8:06 AM
PDT T2
4:29 PM
EDT
5h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS297
AS Alaska
7M9
8:42 AM
PDT T2
5:14 PM
EDT
5h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA327
UA United
739
2:27 PM
PDT T2
11:00 PM
EDT
5h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA427
UA United
7M8
10:30 PM
PDT T2
6:38 AM+1
EDT
5h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Newark to San Diego
3 carriers, 43 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 2,420 mi 5h 9m nonstop -3h behind 67 1-stop hubs

EWR–SAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and GXA lead the route. The flight covers 2,420 miles in approximately 5h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 28 739, 7M9, B39M 5h34-6h24 60% Star Alliance
AS Alaska Airlines 14 739, 73J 6h19-6h27 60% Oneworld
GXA GXA 1 320 5h09 60%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – GXA
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS, UA
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
B39MUA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (28 flights/wk, 65%)
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 33%)
Unaffiliated: GXA (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EWR to SAN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,732
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
EWR → SAN
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
88%
Return
SAN → EWR
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays → SAN delays →

Other ways to reach San Diego from Newark

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric EWR→SAN TEB→SAN JFK→SAN
Distance from EWR 13 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 4
Weekly flights 43 1 60
Flight time 5h 9m 5h 55m 5h 28m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Newark.
EWR: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,420 mi / 3,895 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 9m to 6h 27m.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

EWR–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,420 mi / 3,895 km
Flight time5h 9m to 6h 27m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights43 out / 32 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 5h 9m to 6h 27m. The route covers 2,420 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, GXA and United Airlines.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from EWR to SAN. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, SDF, SBA, GJT, OMA, PSP, BFI, GSP, DAL, HOU, SNA, RDU, HDN, APF, APC, PBI, SJD, PVR, EGE, BWI, IAD, MSY, MDW, SAT, ATL, DTW, MSP, LAX, CLT, ORD, DFW, DUB, TPA, BNA, LAS, AUS, PHX, SEA, DEN, IAH, SLC, MIA, MKE, BOS, AMS, STL, SFO, MCI, IND, MCO, YYZ, YYC, JAC, SMF, YVR, CMH, FLL, DCA, JFK, LHR, NRT, MUC, PDX, BZN, PTY, HNL and KOA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Newark.
Yes, return flights from SAN to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, JFK and PHL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EWR to SAN

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, GXA and United Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

EWR to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to SAN ranges from 5 hours 9 minutes to 6 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,420 miles (3,895 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (JFK) and Philadelphia (PHL).