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

SNA Airport Page →
2,428 mi airlines charter/private 45/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 38m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA661+1
UA United
737
6:41 AM
PDT
3:06 PM
EDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4076cs
AC Air Canada
73G
6:45 AM
PDT
3:21 PM
EDT
5h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA340
UA United
73G
7:45 AM
PDT
4:12 PM
EDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1265+1
UA United
737
7:45 AM
PDT
4:12 PM
EDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2763
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
UA2186+2
UA United
737
9:14 PM
PDT
5:32 AM+1
EDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3098cs
AC Air Canada
73G
9:14 PM
PDT
5:32 AM+1
EDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3267
AC Air Canada
73G
9:15 PM
PDT
5:33 AM+1
EDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2423+1
UA United
B38M
6:36 AM
EDT TC
9:26 AM
PDT
5h 50m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3741cs
AC Air Canada
B38M
6:42 AM
EDT TC
9:35 AM
PDT
5h 53m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1350
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
B38M
2:29 PM
EDT TA
5:18 PM
PDT
5h 49m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1847+1
UA United
B38M
2:29 PM
EDT TC
5:18 PM
PDT
5h 49m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3739cs
AC Air Canada
737
5:12 PM
EDT TA
8:18 PM
PDT
6h 6m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1690+1
UA United
737
5:12 PM
EDT
8:18 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
LAS Las Vegas 6h 55m DLEJAF9 B6NKTP Las Vegas (LAS) to Newark flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 58m WN UA Sacramento (SMF) to Newark flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 3m AAASF9 AALHUA Phoenix (PHX) to Newark flights
DEN Denver 7h 8m ACCMF9 SNTPUA Denver (DEN) to Newark flights
CLE Cleveland 7h 17m UA ACDLOS Cleveland (CLE) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 7h 23m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 25m AAAFDL DLKEUA Salt Lake City (SLC) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 28m AFAMDL ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 32m AAASBA 5XAAF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Newark flights
AUS Austin 7h 34m WN EJMUA Austin (AUS) to Newark flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Santa Ana to Newark
1 carrier, 45 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,428 mi 5h 27m 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 27m. 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 24 737, 73G 5h18-5h27 71% Star Alliance AC
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (24 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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,056
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
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
80%
Return
EWR → SNA
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
80%
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 21
Weekly flights 45 258
Flight time 5h 27m 4h 37m 4h 40m
Departure OTP 71%
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 27m 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 27m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights45 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 27m 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 Harry Reid, Sacramento and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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 45 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 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,428 miles (3,908 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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