Newark to San Jose (EWR–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Newark to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,542 mi 5h 35m nonstop -3h behind 116 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between EWR and SJC, connecting options are available through 116 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to SJC.
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One-Stop Connections
116
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,441
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 Jose from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric EWR→SJC TEB→SJC LGA→SJC
Distance from EWR 13 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 11 1
Weekly flights 1 6
Flight time 5h 35m 5h 20m 5h 41m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 3:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
2,542 mi / 4,091 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m.
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–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance2,542 mi / 4,091 km
Flight time5h 35m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections116 hubs
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 5h 35m. The route covers 2,542 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from EWR to SJC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICT, SCE, CHO, TUL, YNG, BED, RIL, BFI, BWI, SLN, SBA, IAD, FRG, SCF, ASE, IND, LBB, APC, BZN, CMH, PVD, PHL, SGR, FTW, HDN, EGE, ONT, OKC, BNA, STL, YYZ, JVL, SMF, BTV, CLE, BOS, JAC, DAL, SDF, MSN, AGS, OMA, SAV, YYC, CAE, MKE, YWG, MEM, ISM, PIT, RDU, SAT, HOU, CHS, OPF, TUS, LGB, LGA, YUL, APF, JAX, BCT, SUA, MCO, YVR, SRQ, TLC, MSY, RSW, JFK, NAS, FLL, PBI, BDA, FXE, SJD, PVR, PLS, GDL, SKB, MDW, DTW, MIA, ATL, ORD, KOA, LTN, MSP, MQJ, HNL, DUB, KEF, STN, EDI, DEN, SLC, PHX, OSL, SAN, ARN, LAS, DFW, AMS, AUS, LAX, VCE, SNA, SEA, PDX, BCN, GMP, NCE, IAH, NRT, PSP and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 3 hours behind Newark.
Yes, return flights from SJC to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, LGA and JFK. 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 SJC

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

EWR to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to SJC ranges from 5 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,542 miles (4,091 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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