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

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2,420 mi airlines 60/wk
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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 7h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
TP8558cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M9
6:35 AM
EDT TC
9:40 AM
PDT
6h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1337
UA United
7M9
6:35 AM
EDT TC
9:21 AM
PDT
5h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA533+1
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
6:49 AM
EDT TC
9:53 AM
PDT
6h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA299
UA United
7M8
9:34 AM
EDT TC
12:43 PM
PDT
6h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2147
UA United
7M8
9:51 AM
EDT TC
12:37 PM
PDT
5h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS573+1
AS Alaska
73H
4:31 PM
EDT TB
7:40 PM
PDT
6h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS297+3
AS Alaska
7M9
4:35 PM
EDT TB
7:39 PM
PDT
6h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1626
UA United
752
4:49 PM
EDT TC
7:55 PM
PDT
6h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1222
UA United
7M9
6:40 AM
PDT T2
3:18 PM
EDT
5h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA327+1
UA United
739
7:20 AM
PDT T2
3:49 PM
EDT
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP8559cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
739
7:20 AM
PDT T2
3:49 PM
EDT
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS297+3
AS Alaska
739
8:50 AM
PDT T2
5:23 PM
EDT
5h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS302
AS Alaska
7M9
8:54 AM
PDT T2
5:29 PM
EDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA427+1
UA United
739
3:32 PM
PDT T2
11:46 PM
EDT
5h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1827
UA United
752
10:20 PM
PDT T2
6:45 AM+1
EDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2054
UA United
7M9
10:30 PM
PDT T2
6:53 AM+1
EDT
5h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Newark to San Diego
3 carriers, 60 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 60 Flights/wk 2,420 mi 5h 46m nonstop -3h behind 98 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 46m. Beyond nonstop, 98 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 Also: TP 39 752, 7M8, 7M9 5h46-6h09 88% Star Alliance TP
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 14 73H, 7M9 6h04-6h09 88% Oneworld HA
GXA GXA 0 88%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AS
752 Boeing 757-200 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS, TP, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (39 flights/wk, 74%)
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 26%)
Unaffiliated: GXA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
60
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
98
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,917
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.

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 5 13
Weekly flights 60 1 143
Flight time 5h 46m 5h 37m 5h 55m
Departure OTP 88%
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 46m to 6h 9m.
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 46m to 6h 9m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights60 out / 56 return
1-stop connections98 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 46m to 6h 9m. The route covers 2,420 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, GXA and United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 60 nonstop flights per week from EWR to SAN. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, TUL, CGF, SCF, BDL, PWK, ICT, AVL, BWI, GJT, BED, SGR, DAL, GSP, BFI, PSP, SDF, MKC, SLN, RIC, SBA, LGB, HOU, SUA, SSI, OKC, CHS, TUS, JAC, SJC, EGE, APC, HDN, SRQ, APF, OPF, PBI, FXE, SNA, PVR, JFK, GCM, PHL, BZN, SJD, MDW, SAT, DTW, BNA, KOA, MSY, YUL, ATL, IAD, HNL, MSP, ORD, IAH, DUB, DFW, SLC, LAX, DEN, CLT, AUS, LAS, PDX, TPA, CDG, RDU, AMS, PHX, SEA, STL, MKE, SFO, BOS, MCO, YYZ, IND, PIT, MIA, FLL, CMH, ORF, SMF, MCI, LHR, DCA, MUC, YYC, JAX, NRT, OMA, YVR, ANC, PTY and HND. 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 HPN. 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 60 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 46 minutes to 6 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,420 miles (3,895 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 116 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

98 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (JFK) and White Plains (HPN).