Newark to San Diego (EWR–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 28 | 739, 7M9, B39M | 5h34-6h24 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 14 | 739, 73J | 6h19-6h27 | Oneworld | – | |
| GXA GXA | 1 | 320 | 5h09 | – | – |
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 | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 43 | 1 | 60 |
| Flight time | 5h 9m | 5h 55m | 5h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – | – |
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 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).