Santa Ana (SNA) to Newark (EWR) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, with about 18 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,433-mile flight takes about 5h 8m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,433 mi · 3,916 km
- Flight time
- 5h 8m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 92%
Airlines flying SNA to EWR
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 18 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 121,902 | 5h 8m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SNA to EWR flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:45am and the last at 9:14pm. 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 661United Airlines | 6:45am | 3:10pm | 29 | 90% |
| UA 1559United Airlines | 12:29pm | 8:56pm | 10 | 64% |
| UA 2807United Airlines | 12:50pm | 9:10pm | 21 | 67% |
| UA 2186United Airlines | 9:14pm | 5:21am | 31 | 87% |
Is SNA to EWR on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 1,091 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (88%), those around 12pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,091 | 79% | 29 min | 2.1% |
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 | 203 | 88% | |
| 7am to 8am | 156 | 85% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 344 | 63% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 363 | 87% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 91 | 10,716 | |
| September 2025 | 88 | 10,270 | |
| October 2025 | 90 | 10,422 | |
| November 2025 | 86 | 9,791 | |
| December 2025 | 92 | 10,695 | |
| January 2026 | 89 | 10,272 | |
| February 2026 | 77 | 8,801 | |
| March 2026 | 91 | 10,624 | |
| April 2026 | 89 | 10,620 | |
| May 2026 | 91 | 10,681 | |
| June 2026 | 85 | 9,940 | |
| July 2026 | 79 | 9,070 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.