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

SNA Airport Page →
2,428 mi airlines charter/private 50/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 53m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC4076cs
AC Air Canada
73G
6:45 AM
PDT
3:21 PM
EDT
5h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA661+1
UA United
73G
6:45 AM
PDT
3:15 PM
EDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1265+1
UA United
73G
7:45 AM
PDT
4:12 PM
EDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1559+1
UA United
73G
12:29 PM
PDT
8:56 PM
EDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2807
UA United
73G
12:50 PM
PDT
9:10 PM
EDT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3267
AC Air Canada
73G
9:14 PM
PDT
5:21 AM+1
EDT
5h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3098cs
AC Air Canada
737
9:15 PM
PDT
5:33 AM+1
EDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2186+2
UA United
73G
9:15 PM
PDT
5:33 AM+1
EDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2423+1
UA United
7M8
6:32 AM
EDT TC
8:54 AM
PDT
5h 22m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3741cs
AC Air Canada
B38M
6:42 AM
EDT TA
9:35 AM
PDT
5h 53m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1350+1
UA United
7M8
2:29 PM
EDT TA
5:18 PM
PDT
5h 49m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3744cs
AC Air Canada
7M8
2:29 PM
EDT TA
5:18 PM
PDT
5h 49m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1847+1
UA United
7M8
2:35 PM
EDT TA
5:24 PM
PDT
5h 49m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3739cs
AC Air Canada
737
5:00 PM
EDT TA
8:06 PM
PDT
6h 6m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1690+1
UA United
B38M
5:00 PM
EDT
8:06 PM
PDT
6h 6m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 6h 57m AAASF9 AALHUA Phoenix (PHX) to Newark flights
DEN Denver 6h 59m ACCMF9 SNUA Denver (DEN) to Newark flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h DLF9LXJ TPUA Las Vegas (LAS) to Newark flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 12m AFDLVS DLKESK Minneapolis (MSP) to Newark flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 15m AFDLEJA DLKEUA Salt Lake City (SLC) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 7h 33m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
SMF Sacramento 7h 35m WN UA Sacramento (SMF) to Newark flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 37m AAASBA AAF9G3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 39m AFAMDL ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
IAD Dulles 7h 46m EJMUA AVAZET Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
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Santa Ana to Newark
1 carrier, 50 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,428 mi 5h 24m nonstop +3h ahead

SNA–EWR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,428 miles in approximately 5h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC 29 73G 5h18-5h30 100% Star Alliance AC
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – AC
73G Boeing 737-700 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (29 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SNA to EWR direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
50
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,164
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
SNA → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
87%
Return
EWR → SNA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Newark from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric SNA→EWR ONT→EWR LAX→EWR
Distance from SNA 30 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 24
Weekly flights 50 1 311
Flight time 5h 24m 4h 27m 4h 54m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 9:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
2,428 mi / 3,908 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 24m gate to gate.
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.

SNA–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Newark route.
Route details
Distance2,428 mi / 3,908 km
Flight time5h 24m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights50 out / 49 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 5h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 2,428 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SNA to EWR: United Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid.
Newark is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from EWR to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT, LAX and BUR. 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 SNA to EWR

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SNA to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to EWR is about 5 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,428 miles (3,908 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 99 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Los Angeles (LAX) and Burbank (BUR).