Cheap Flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to New York (EWR)

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Santa Ana John Wayne to New York Newark flights are currently cheapest in July.

Direct flights from Santa Ana John Wayne to New York Newark

Santa Ana John Wayne to New York Newark: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Santa Ana John Wayne to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York Newark.

Santa Ana to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$271
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time5 hrs, 16 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week35

Finding cheap flights from Santa Ana John Wayne to New York Newark: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Santa Ana John Wayne to New York Newark is $271. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 16 minutes is the average flight time from Santa Ana John Wayne to New York Newark.
United and Air Canada fly direct from Santa Ana John Wayne to New York Newark.
As of June 2025, there are 35 flights per week flying from Santa Ana John Wayne to New York Newark.
The cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana John Wayne to New York Newark is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to New York Newark Airport on Tuesday, 8 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 16 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York Newark but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to New York Newark.

Flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from John Wayne Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport is 5 hours 20 minutes.

  • The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Santa Ana.

  • Flights from SNA to EWR start from 07:00 — the earliest with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:14 with United Airlines. In total, there are 29 weekly John Wayne Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flights.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your SNA to EWR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

  • Jetting into New York (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy with United Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from John Wayne Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is United Airlines.

  • With a dependable 82.12% of services landing on schedule, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SNA to EWR flights.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John Wayne Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SNA and EWR:

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Denver International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • $120 is the lowest price for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flight. Return flights start from $271. These prices may change depending on demand.

  • Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SNA to EWR.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from SNA to EWR couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John Wayne Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)

  • The address for SNA is 18601 Airport Way.

  • 81.53% of flights departing from John Wayne Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of SNA.

  • To get to John Wayne Airport from central Santa Ana, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near SNA. Whether you've booked an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York

  • The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.

  • From Newark Liberty International Airport, New York is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from John Wayne Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit New York. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in your flight from John Wayne Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport for July if you want to go to New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SNA to EWR in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • New York is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. Around 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • Boston is another favourite destination in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No journey is complete without seeing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

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