Newark (EWR) to San Diego (SAN) flights
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport, with about 32 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,425-mile flight takes about 5h 54m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,425 mi · 3,903 km
- Flight time
- 5h 54m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 87%
Airlines flying EWR to SAN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 26 | Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-900ER | 182,903 | 5h 53m |
| Alaska Airlines | 6 | Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737-800 | 46,625 | 5h 58m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
EWR to SAN flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 8:47pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1129United Airlines | 7:00am | 9:49am | 21 | 91% |
| UA 1826United Airlines | 9:58am | 12:50pm | 31 | 87% |
| UA 1626United Airlines | 4:59pm | 7:53pm | 31 | 77% |
| UA 210United Airlines | 4:59pm | 7:52pm | 10 | 62% |
| AS 573Alaska Airlines | 6:29pm | 9:37pm | 31 | 72% |
| UA 616United Airlines | 7:55pm | 10:49pm | 18 | 82% |
| UA 1513United Airlines | 8:47pm | 11:40pm | 10 | 47% |
Is EWR to SAN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 1,557 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (93%), those around 8pm the least (53%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (36%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,229 | 80% | 13 min | 2% |
| Alaska Airlines | 328 | 77% | 16 min | 3.7% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 337 | 93% | |
| 9am to 10am | 331 | 78% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 364 | 78% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 85 | 78% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 254 | 73% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 37 | 74% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 81 | 53% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 153 | 22,272 | |
| September 2025 | 139 | 19,395 | |
| October 2025 | 141 | 21,264 | |
| November 2025 | 114 | 16,793 | |
| December 2025 | 121 | 18,852 | |
| January 2026 | 94 | 14,827 | |
| February 2026 | 92 | 13,687 | |
| March 2026 | 124 | 19,154 | |
| April 2026 | 120 | 18,493 | |
| May 2026 | 132 | 19,734 | |
| June 2026 | 142 | 21,875 | |
| July 2026 | 143 | 23,182 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.