New York (EWR) to San Diego (SAN) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to San Diego (SAN): Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,420 miles (3,895 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 51 ways to fly it with one stop, through Pittsburgh, Kansas City and Columbus and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from EWR to SAN
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book EWR to SAN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
EWR to SAN with one stop
51 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways
- Via Kansas City (MCI)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Columbus (CMH)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Indianapolis (IND)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Saint Louis (STL)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines, Allegiant Air and 1 more, then Breeze Airways
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
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- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Omaha (OMA)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Baltimore (BWI), then Southwest Airlines
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Vail (EGE)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
EWR to SAN: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from EWR to SAN?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to San Diego (SAN).
How far is New York from San Diego by plane?
New York (EWR) and San Diego (SAN) are 2,420 miles (3,895 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book EWR to SAN award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does EWR to SAN cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for EWR to SAN with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between New York and San Diego?
The most direct connections are through Pittsburgh (PIT), Kansas City (MCI), Columbus (CMH), Indianapolis (IND) and Saint Louis (STL). On 22 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Phoenix.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.