San Diego (SAN) to Newark (EWR) flights
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, with about 31 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,425-mile flight takes about 5h 14m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,425 mi · 3,903 km
- Flight time
- 5h 14m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 89%
Airlines flying SAN to EWR
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 25 | Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-900ER | 185,564 | 5h 13m |
| Alaska Airlines | 6 | Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737-800 | 48,571 | 5h 18m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SAN to EWR flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:35am and the last at 10:20pm. 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 327United Airlines | 6:35am | 3:06pm | 30 | 79% |
| UA 2381United Airlines | 6:40am | 3:18pm | 10 | 77% |
| AS 297Alaska Airlines | 7:55am | 4:36pm | 31 | 82% |
| UA 427United Airlines | 1:53pm | 10:21pm | 31 | 82% |
| UA 2756United Airlines | 9:05pm | 5:29am | 18 | 61% |
| UA 1827United Airlines | 10:20pm | 6:37am | 31 | 85% |
Is SAN to EWR on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 1,557 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10pm were the most punctual (90%), those around 1pm the least (66%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,229 | 81% | 18 min | 2.1% |
| Alaska Airlines | 328 | 84% | 13 min | 2.7% |
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 | 154 | 86% | |
| 7am to 8am | 280 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 258 | 85% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 214 | 66% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 147 | 74% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 160 | 77% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 344 | 90% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 152 | 23,313 | |
| September 2025 | 137 | 19,743 | |
| October 2025 | 144 | 21,438 | |
| November 2025 | 115 | 17,265 | |
| December 2025 | 120 | 18,748 | |
| January 2026 | 94 | 15,156 | |
| February 2026 | 92 | 14,324 | |
| March 2026 | 123 | 19,390 | |
| April 2026 | 119 | 19,018 | |
| May 2026 | 134 | 20,806 | |
| June 2026 | 142 | 22,975 | |
| July 2026 | 137 | 21,959 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.