San Juan to Newark (SJU–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,612 mi airlines 58/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA2219
UA United
B39M
1:05 AM
AST TB
5:24 AM
EDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC5414
AC Air Canada
B39M
2:05 AM
AST TB
5:24 AM
EDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B62390
B6 JetBlue
320
5:05 AM
AST TA
9:17 AM
EDT
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93111
F9 Frontier
32N
7:10 AM
AST
10:30 AM
EDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1173
UA United
764
1:10 PM
AST TB
5:31 PM
EDT
4h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK456
NK Spirit
320
4:40 PM
AST TB
9:03 PM
EDT
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
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NK8818
NK Spirit
A20N
5:15 PM
AST
8:40 PM
EDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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B6390
B6 JetBlue
320
5:30 PM
AST TA
9:38 PM
EDT
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK8870
NK Spirit
A20N
6:50 PM
AST
11:03 PM
EDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2036
UA United
7M9
8:03 PM
AST TB
12:16 AM+1
EDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2143
UA United
764
7:55 AM
EDT TC
11:49 AM
AST
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B6389
B6 JetBlue
320
8:27 AM
EDT TA
12:34 PM
AST
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1556
UA United
7M9
9:43 AM
EDT TC
1:40 PM
AST
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK455
NK Spirit
320
11:29 AM
EDT TB
3:19 PM
AST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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F93112
F9 Frontier
32N
11:30 AM
EDT TB
4:25 PM
AST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B62389
B6 JetBlue
320
7:00 PM
EDT TA
11:06 PM
AST
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1543
UA United
B39M
7:37 PM
EDT TA
11:48 PM
AST
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Juan to Newark
5 carriers, 58 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 58 Flights/wk 1,612 mi 3h 25m nonstop 67 1-stop hubs

SJU–EWR is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,612 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJU–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 764, 7M9, B39M 4h13-4h21 44% Star Alliance
B6 JetBlue 14 320 4h08-4h12 44%
NK Spirit Airlines 9 320, A20N 3h25-4h23 44%
AC Air Canada 7 B39M 4h19 44% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 7 32N 4h20 44%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – B6, NK
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
764 Boeing 767-400ER – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
A20NNK
B39MAC, UA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + F9 + NK (30 flights/wk, 52%)
Star Alliance: AC + UA (28 flights/wk, 48%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJU to EWR direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
58
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,768
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
SJU → EWR
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
88%
Return
EWR → SJU
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJU delays → EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Newark from San Juan

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric SJU→EWR STT→EWR BQN→EWR
Distance from SJU 68 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2 2
Weekly flights 58 14 14
Flight time 3h 25m 4h 6m 4h 3m
Departure OTP 44%
Airports within 200 miles of SJU with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Newark is 0 hours the same as San Juan.
SJU: AST · EWR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Juan, it's 6:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
1,612 mi / 2,594 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m to 4h 21m.
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.

SJU–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Juan to Newark route.
Route details
Distance1,612 mi / 2,594 km
Flight time3h 25m to 4h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights58 out / 49 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: SJU
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJU to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take approximately 3h 25m to 4h 21m. The route covers 1,612 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, JetBlue, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 58 nonstop flights per week from SJU to EWR. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FRG, BED, BCT, EIS, APF, BWI, NAS, AXA, PWM, CHS, PLS, RSW, SRQ, AUA, ANU, SKB, DOM, IND, SAP, SJO, LIR, STT, MDE, HOU, JAX, POS, PUJ, HRL, YYC, VNY, LAX, BGI, PTY, IAD, RDU, BRU, TPA, BCN, MIA, GVA, BOS, IAH, SDQ, PHL, MCO, STI, DCA, FLL, MDW, MAD, ATL, DFW, STL, ORD, CLT, BNA, YYZ, PBI, CVG, DTW, YUL, MSP, AUS, BOG, DEN, JFK and SXM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from EWR to SJU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STT, BQN and EIS. 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 SJU to EWR

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, JetBlue, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. With 58 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJU to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to EWR ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes to 4 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,612 miles (2,594 km). There are approximately 58 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 107 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte Amalie (STT), Aguadilla (BQN) and Beef Island (EIS).