Newark to San Diego (EWR–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
EWR–SAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,420 miles in approximately 5h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: TP | 42 | 752, 7M9, B38M, B39M | 5h04-6h33 | Star Alliance | TP | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA | 7 | 7M9 | 6h08 | Oneworld | HA | |
| GXA GXA | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Newark
| Metric | EWR→SAN | TEB→SAN | JFK→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 10 | 16 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 1 | 167 |
| Flight time | 5h 53m | 4h 59m | 5h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to SAN
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
EWR to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to SAN is about 5 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,420 miles (3,895 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Pittsburgh and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (JFK) and White Plains (HPN).