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

EWR Airport Page →
2,420 mi airlines charter/private 55/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 33m ago
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
TP8558+2
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
B39M
6:35 AM
EDT TC
9:21 AM
PDT
5h 46m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2147
UA United
B38M
9:51 AM
EDT TA
12:37 PM
PDT
5h 46m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA210
UA United
752
4:59 PM
EDT TA
7:52 PM
PDT
5h 53m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1826
UA United
B39M
5:36 PM
EDT TA
8:28 PM
PDT
5h 52m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS573+1
AS Alaska
738
6:29 PM
EDT TB
9:37 PM
PDT
6h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1513
UA United
7M9
8:47 PM
EDT TC
11:40 PM
PDT
5h 53m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1626
UA United
7M9
8:47 PM
EDT TC
11:40 PM
PDT
5h 53m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8126
UA United
B39M
10:09 PM
EDT
12:41 AM+1
PDT
5h 32m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA327+1
UA United
7M9
6:40 AM
PDT T2
3:18 PM
EDT
5h 38m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP8559cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
B39M
6:40 AM
PDT T2
3:18 PM
EDT
5h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2381
UA United
7M9
6:52 AM
PDT T2
3:30 PM
EDT
5h 38m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA618
UA United
7M9
7:00 AM
PDT T2
3:38 PM
EDT
5h 38m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS297+3
AS Alaska
7M9
7:55 AM
PDT T2
4:36 PM
EDT
5h 41m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS302
AS Alaska
B39M
8:54 AM
PDT T2
5:29 PM
EDT
5h 35m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1827
UA United
B38M
4:53 PM
PDT T2
1:03 AM+1
EDT
5h 10m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2418
UA United
7M9
9:05 PM
PDT T2
5:31 AM+1
EDT
5h 26m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2054
UA United
7M9
10:30 PM
PDT T2
6:53 AM+1
EDT
5h 23m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA427+1
UA United
B39M
10:30 PM
PDT T2
6:53 AM+1
EDT
5h 23m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 7h 16m AAUA AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
IND Indianapolis 7h 18m JTLOSUA WN Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego flights
PIT Pittsburgh 7h 22m OSUA MXWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to San Diego flights
CMH Columbus 7h 25m EJAUA WN Columbus (CMH) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 7h 28m SNTPUA ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
DTW Detroit 7h 29m ACAFAM AFDLKL Detroit (DTW) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 29m B6NKTP ASDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
STL St Louis 7h 34m G7OSUA WN St Louis (STL) to San Diego flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 36m AMDLKE AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to San Diego flights
BNA Nashville 7h 38m UA WN Nashville (BNA) to San Diego flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Newark to San Diego
3 carriers, 55 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2,420 mi 5h 53m nonstop -3h behind

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

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 41 752, 7M9, B38M, B39M 5h32-5h53 83% Star Alliance TP
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 7 738 6h08 83% Oneworld HA
GXA GXA 0 83%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS
752 Boeing 757-200 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – TP, UA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (41 flights/wk, 85%)
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 15%)
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
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
55
Outbound / wk
58
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,810
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
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
78%
Return
SAN → EWR
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
94%
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 8 15
Weekly flights 55 1 161
Flight time 5h 53m 5h 16m 5h 44m
Departure OTP 83%
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 53m gate to gate.
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 53m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights55 out / 58 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 5h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 2,420 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from EWR to SAN: United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and others.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 55 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 55 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 113 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (JFK) and White Plains (HPN).