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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Newark Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:35 and lands at 11:55
• Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 04:00.

The flight takes about 5h 20m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from San Diego to Newark Airport.

A direct flight from San Diego to Newark Airport takes 5h 20m, covering 2,419 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from San Diego to Newark Airport range from £248 to £435, with an average of £325 over the past 12 months. Anything below £248 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 53% above the £325 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £194 return via San Francisco (SFO), compared with £334 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£60 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Newark Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £266 to £2,195. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Diego to Newark Airport flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Diego to Newark Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £164, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Newark Airport (EWR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £62 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Dollar

Flights from San Diego to Newark Airport usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Newark (EWR).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Diego to Newark Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 08m.

One-stop flights from San Diego to Newark Airport most commonly connect through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from San Diego to Newark Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £308 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £420, a difference of £112.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San Diego and Newark Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 35m, compared to 7h 46m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 48m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Newark Airport is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Newark Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.