Newark to Santa Ana (EWR–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,428 mi airlines 58/wk
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UA2423
UA United
7M8
6:30 AM
EDT TA
9:44 AM
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6h 14m
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UA785
UA United
B38M
6:45 AM
EDT TC
10:09 AM
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6h 24m
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AC3741
AC Air Canada
B38M
6:45 AM
EDT TC
10:08 AM
PDT
6h 23m
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UA481
UA United
7M8
2:10 PM
EDT TA
5:27 PM
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6h 17m
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UA396
UA United
7M8
2:10 PM
EDT TC
5:27 PM
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6h 17m
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UA1847
UA United
7M8
2:10 PM
EDT TA
5:28 PM
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6h 18m
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AC3744
AC Air Canada
B38M
2:15 PM
EDT
5:33 PM
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6h 18m
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UA2415
UA United
737
4:26 PM
EDT TA
7:18 PM
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5h 52m
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AC3739
AC Air Canada
737
4:30 PM
EDT TA
7:54 PM
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6h 24m
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UA1690
UA United
73G
6:55 PM
EDT TC
10:12 PM
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6h 17m
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AC4076
AC Air Canada
73G
6:46 AM
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3:06 PM
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5h 20m
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UA661
UA United
73G
6:46 AM
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3:06 PM
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UA1611
UA United
73G
7:45 AM
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4:13 PM
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5h 28m
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UA1559
UA United
73G
2:25 PM
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10:38 PM
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5h 13m
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AC3098
AC Air Canada
737
9:10 PM
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AC3108
AC Air Canada
73G
9:14 PM
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5:25 AM+1
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5h 11m
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AC3022
AC Air Canada
73G
9:14 PM
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5:15 AM+1
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UA2186
UA United
73G
9:14 PM
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Newark to Santa Ana
2 carriers, 58 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 58 Flights/wk 2,428 mi 5h 52m nonstop -3h behind 60 1-stop hubs

EWR–SNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 2,428 miles in approximately 5h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore EWR Routes SNA Routes EWR Live Flights SNA Live Flights EWR Delays SNA Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 37 737, 73G, 7M8, B38M 5h52-6h24 74% Star Alliance –
AC Air Canada 21 737, B38M 6h18-6h24 74% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – AC, UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
B38M – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (58 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EWR to SNA direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
58
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
FTW ~6h 50m ASE ~7h 0m ONT ~7h 19m SBA ~7h 26m MDW ~7h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,032
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
EWR → SNA
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
74%
Return
SNA → EWR
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays → SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Newark

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric EWR→SNA TEB→SNA JFK→SNA
Distance from EWR – 13 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 58 2 14
Flight time 5h 52m 4h 38m 6h 9m
Departure OTP 74% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Santa Ana flights · New York (JFK) to Santa Ana flights · Newburgh (SWF) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Newark.
EWR: EDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 3:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,428 mi / 3,908 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 52m to 6h 24m.
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.

Facts

EWR–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance2,428 mi / 3,908 km
Flight time5h 52m to 6h 24m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights58 out / 44 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 5h 52m to 6h 24m. The route covers 2,428 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and United Airlines.
There are approximately 58 nonstop flights per week from EWR to SNA. The return direction has about 44 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, ASE, ONT, SBA, MDW, SCF, TYS, IND, PSP, EGE, IAD, HDN, BED, HOU, JAC, CLE, RDU, SDF, GSP, GJT, BZN, DAL, MEM, CHS, SAV, BNA, MCO, BFI, APC, MCI, PBI, RSW, FLL, MSY, MIA, SJD, FXE, PVR, CLT, MSP, ATL, SLC, LAX, ORD, PHX, YVR, SMF, IAH, DFW, DEN, LAS, SEA, JFK, AUS, SFO, DTW, YYC, PDX, MTJ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Newark.
Yes, return flights from SNA to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, JFK and SWF. 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 SNA

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and United Airlines. With 58 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

EWR to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to SNA ranges from 5 hours 52 minutes to 6 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,428 miles (3,908 km). There are approximately 58 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 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 Newburgh (SWF).