Newark (EWR) to Santa Ana (SNA) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport, with about 19 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,433-mile flight takes about 5h 56m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,433 mi · 3,916 km
- Flight time
- 5h 56m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying EWR to SNA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 19 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 138,855 | 5h 56m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
EWR to SNA flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 5:14pm. 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 2423United Airlines | 7:00am | 9:57am | 31 | 92% |
| UA 1350United Airlines | 2:29pm | 5:18pm | 10 | 71% |
| UA 1847United Airlines | 2:35pm | 5:24pm | 21 | 85% |
| UA 1690United Airlines | 5:14pm | 8:11pm | 31 | 83% |
Is EWR to SNA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 85% of 1,091 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (91%), those around 5pm the least (75%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,091 | 85% | 10 min | 2% |
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 | 288 | 88% | |
| 7am to 8am | 76 | 91% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 364 | 83% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 89 | 87% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 166 | 75% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 108 | 88% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 92 | 12,588 | |
| September 2025 | 87 | 11,506 | |
| October 2025 | 91 | 12,066 | |
| November 2025 | 86 | 11,070 | |
| December 2025 | 90 | 12,285 | |
| January 2026 | 91 | 11,004 | |
| February 2026 | 78 | 9,601 | |
| March 2026 | 93 | 11,792 | |
| April 2026 | 88 | 11,445 | |
| May 2026 | 90 | 11,655 | |
| June 2026 | 88 | 11,746 | |
| July 2026 | 85 | 12,097 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.