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

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2,420 mi airlines 39/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA1338
UA United
739
7:00 AM
PDT T2
3:29 PM
EDT
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1827
UA United
7M9
7:05 AM
PDT T2
3:22 PM
EDT
5h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS311
AS Alaska
739
8:06 AM
PDT T2
4:29 PM
EDT
5h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS297
AS Alaska
7M9
8:42 AM
PDT T2
5:14 PM
EDT
5h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA6378
HA Hawaiian
7M9
8:42 AM
PDT T2
5:14 PM
EDT
5h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA327
UA United
739
3:40 PM
PDT T2
11:54 PM
EDT
5h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA427
UA United
7M8
10:30 PM
PDT T2
6:38 AM+1
EDT
5h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA533
UA United
7M9
6:35 AM
EDT TC
9:40 AM
PDT
6h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1826
UA United
7M9
6:56 AM
EDT TC
10:20 AM
PDT
6h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA770
UA United
739
10:43 AM
EDT TC
1:17 PM
PDT
5h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GXA630
GXA GXA
320
11:43 AM
EDT
1:52 PM
PDT
5h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS297
AS Alaska
739
4:29 PM
EDT TB
7:56 PM
PDT
6h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS573
AS Alaska
7M8
4:29 PM
EDT TB
7:48 PM
PDT
6h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA4898
HA Hawaiian
73J
4:29 PM
EDT TB
7:48 PM
PDT
6h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1626
UA United
B39M
5:59 PM
EDT TA
9:23 PM
PDT
6h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Diego to Newark
3 carriers, 39 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 2,420 mi 5h 8m nonstop +3h ahead 69 1-stop hubs

SAN–EWR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,420 miles in approximately 5h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 22 739, 7M8, 7M9 5h08-5h29 95% Star Alliance
AS Alaska Airlines 10 739, 7M9 5h23-5h32 95% Oneworld
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 7M9 5h32 95%
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS, HA, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (22 flights/wk, 56%)
Oneworld: AS (10 flights/wk, 26%)
Unaffiliated: HA (7 flights/wk, 18%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to EWR direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,689
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
SAN → EWR
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
73%
Return
EWR → SAN
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
Arriving
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Newark from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric SAN→EWR SNA→EWR PSP→EWR
Distance from SAN 76 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 1
Weekly flights 39 44 14
Flight time 5h 8m 5h 1m 5h 8m
Departure OTP 95%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Newark is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · EWR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
2,420 mi / 3,895 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 8m to 5h 32m.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

SAN–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Newark route.
Route details
Distance2,420 mi / 3,895 km
Flight time5h 8m to 5h 32m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights39 out / 50 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take approximately 5h 8m to 5h 32m. The route covers 2,420 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from SAN to EWR. The return direction has about 50 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, BED, UDD, SBA, OMA, EGE, RDU, SUN, CHS, HOU, LNK, APF, FTW, SJC, PBI, PTY, SMF, ATL, SLC, PSP, MCI, LAS, BNA, DEN, PHX, JAC, MCO, IND, BOS, MDW, DTW, LAX, PHL, CLT, MSP, SFO, ZRH, ORD, AUS, YYZ, DCA, IAD, MIA, BWI, PIT, YYC, SEA, SAT, FLL, YVR, STL, PDX, HND, IAH, DFW, TPA, MKE, MSY, LHR, CMH, NRT, PVR, BZN, JFK, HDN, SJD, HNL, MUC and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Newark is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from EWR to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, PSP and ONT. 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 SAN to EWR

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAN to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to EWR ranges from 5 hours 8 minutes to 5 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,420 miles (3,895 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Ontario (ONT).