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

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2,428 mi airlines 44/wk
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AC4076
AC Air Canada
73G
6:46 AM
PDT
3:06 PM
EDT
5h 20m
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UA661
UA United
73G
6:46 AM
PDT
3:06 PM
EDT
5h 20m
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UA1611
UA United
73G
7:45 AM
PDT
4:13 PM
EDT
5h 28m
M T W T F S S
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UA1559
UA United
73G
3:17 PM
PDT
11:50 PM
EDT
5h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AC3098
AC Air Canada
737
9:10 PM
PDT
5:11 AM+1
EDT
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AC3108
AC Air Canada
73G
9:14 PM
PDT
5:25 AM+1
EDT
5h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AC3022
AC Air Canada
73G
9:14 PM
PDT
5:15 AM+1
EDT
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
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UA2186
UA United
737
9:14 PM
PDT
5:15 AM+1
EDT
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
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UA2423
UA United
7M8
6:30 AM
EDT TA
9:44 AM
PDT
6h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AC3741
AC Air Canada
B38M
6:45 AM
EDT TC
10:08 AM
PDT
6h 23m
M T W T F S S
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UA785
UA United
B38M
6:45 AM
EDT TC
10:09 AM
PDT
6h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA1847
UA United
7M8
2:00 PM
EDT TA
5:18 PM
PDT
6h 18m
M T W T F S S
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UA481
UA United
7M8
2:10 PM
EDT TA
5:27 PM
PDT
6h 17m
M T W T F S S
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UA396
UA United
7M8
2:10 PM
EDT TC
5:27 PM
PDT
6h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AC3744
AC Air Canada
B38M
2:15 PM
EDT
5:33 PM
PDT
6h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AC3739
AC Air Canada
737
4:30 PM
EDT TA
7:54 PM
PDT
6h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA2415
UA United
737
5:01 PM
EDT TA
6:48 PM
PDT
4h 47m
M T W T F S S
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UA1690
UA United
73G
6:55 PM
EDT TC
10:12 PM
PDT
6h 17m
M T W T F S S
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Santa Ana to Newark
2 carriers, 44 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 44 Flights/wk 2,428 mi 5h 1m nonstop +3h ahead 54 1-stop hubs

SNA–EWR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,428 miles in approximately 5h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 22 737, 73G 5h01-5h20 70% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 22 737, 73G 5h01-5h33 70% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – AC, UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (44 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
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
44
Outbound / wk
58
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,956
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
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
76%
Return
EWR → SNA
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
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 2 1 4
Weekly flights 44 1 110
Flight time 5h 1m 4h 37m 4h 54m
Departure OTP 70%
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 1m to 5h 33m.
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 1m to 5h 33m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights44 out / 58 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
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 approximately 5h 1m to 5h 33m. The route covers 2,428 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and United Airlines.
There are approximately 44 nonstop flights per week from SNA to EWR. The return direction has about 58 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWI, UDD, MDW, VNY, IND, YYZ, CLE, HOU, IAD, HDN, SAN, SUN, GRR, ASE, RDU, BCT, SAT, BZN, SJC, EGE, BOS, JAC, FTW, GSP, SRQ, TPA, PBI, FLL, SJD, MIA, SJU, SMF, BNA, SLC, LAS, PHX, PDX, DTW, DEN, SFO, ATL, YYC, SEA, ORD, AUS, CLT, DFW, HND, IAH, MSP, YVR, JFK, PVR and SWF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 SNA to EWR

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and United Airlines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SNA to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to EWR ranges from 5 hours 1 minutes to 5 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,428 miles (3,908 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Los Angeles (LAX) and Burbank (BUR).