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

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San Jose to Newark
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,542 mi 5h 7m nonstop +3h ahead 69 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SJC and EWR, connecting options are available through 69 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
SUN ~6h 23m YHM ~6h 31m STL ~6h 33m FRG ~6h 42m SBA ~6h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,053
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
SJC → EWR
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
51%
Return
EWR → SJC
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → EWR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Newark from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric SJC→EWR SFO→EWR SMF→EWR
Distance from SJC – 30 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4 1
Weekly flights 1 109 7
Flight time 5h 7m 5h 4m 5h 19m
Departure OTP 65% – –
San Francisco (SFO) to Newark flights · Sacramento (SMF) to Newark flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 9:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
2,542 mi / 4,091 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 7m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SJC–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Newark route.
Route details
Distance2,542 mi / 4,091 km
Flight time5h 7m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take approximately 5h 7m. The route covers 2,542 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SJC to EWR.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUN, YHM, STL, FRG, SBA, BED, PDK, BUF, OMA, DCA, VNY, MTJ, UDD, HDN, EGE, ONT, BUR, BZN, RDU, LNK, SDF, IAD, BOS, SSI, JAC, GSP, HOU, BNA, SAT, APF, MCO, YYC, JAX, ASE, BCT, SRQ, EYW, PBI, FLL, MIA, BWI, GDL, ORD, SLC, LAS, SNA, DUB, EDI, DEN, PDX, HNL, LAX, PHX, MDW, SEA, AUS, ATL, BER, SAN, DFW, YVR, BCN, NRT, HND, MSP, PSP, SWF, SJD and PVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Newark is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Nearby alternatives include SFO and SMF. 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 SJC to EWR

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

SJC to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to EWR ranges from 5 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,542 miles (4,091 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SUN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO) and Sacramento (SMF).