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

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2,428 mi airlines 43/wk
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AC Air Canada
7M8
6:30 AM
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9:44 AM
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UA2423+1
UA United
7M8
7:26 AM
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10:02 AM
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UA481
UA United
7M8
2:10 PM
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5:27 PM
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6h 17m
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AC3744cs
AC Air Canada
7M8
2:10 PM
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5:27 PM
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6h 17m
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UA1847+1
UA United
7M8
2:20 PM
EDT TA
5:31 PM
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6h 11m
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UA1690+1
UA United
73G
6:49 PM
EDT TA
10:12 PM
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6h 23m
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AC3739cs
AC Air Canada
73G
6:55 PM
EDT TA
10:12 PM
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6h 17m
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UA661+1
UA United
73G
6:45 AM
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3:11 PM
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5h 26m
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AC4076cs
AC Air Canada
737
6:45 AM
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3:13 PM
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5h 28m
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UA1265
UA United
73G
7:45 AM
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4:12 PM
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5h 27m
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UA1225
UA United
73G
7:45 AM
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4:11 PM
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5h 26m
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UA1559+1
UA United
73G
12:52 PM
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5h 22m
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UA2186+2
UA United
737
9:05 PM
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AC3108cs
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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AC3267
AC Air Canada
73G
9:14 PM
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5h 11m
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AC Air Canada
73G
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Newark to Santa Ana
1 carrier, 43 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 2,428 mi 5h 36m nonstop -3h behind 96 1-stop hubs

EWR–SNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,428 miles in approximately 5h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 96 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 Also: AC 22 73G, 7M8 5h36-6h23 87% Star Alliance AC
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – AC, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (22 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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
96
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,090
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.
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 1 11 2
Weekly flights 43 1 28
Flight time 5h 36m 5h 5m 6h 5m
Departure OTP 87% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Santa Ana flights · New York (JFK) to Santa Ana flights · White Plains (HPN) 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 36m to 6h 23m.
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 36m to 6h 23m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights43 out / 50 return
1-stop connections96 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 36m to 6h 23m. The route covers 2,428 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from EWR to SNA. The return direction has about 50 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, ECP, MDW, RIL, BWI, OKC, INT, SCF, BED, LBB, PWK, BFI, PSP, SBA, TYS, ASE, IND, SAT, ONT, PHL, OMA, PDK, FRG, FTW, IAD, CLE, SGR, BUF, DAL, HDN, MKE, BNA, MCI, AIK, HOU, AGS, GSP, LGB, ORF, JAC, GJT, BOS, SJC, BZN, MEM, MKC, MSY, SAV, TUS, MTJ, TPA, SUA, APC, OPF, STL, APF, CHS, EGE, PBI, SRQ, FLL, RSW, PVR, JFK, SJD, MIA, FXE, CLT, ATL, HND, PWM, MSP, SLC, ORD, GRR, IAH, AUS, CVG, LAX, DEN, DTW, LAS, PHX, SFO, SDF, DFW, RDU, SEA, CMH, SMF, MCO, YYC, PDX, DSM, YVR and MQJ. 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 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 SNA

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 43 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 36 minutes to 6 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,428 miles (3,908 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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