San Diego (SAN) to New York (EWR) flights
An economy award from San Diego (SAN) to New York (EWR) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage and 1 more charge the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to New York (EWR): 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 50 ways to fly it with one stop, through Pittsburgh, Kansas City and Columbus and more.
How many miles SAN to EWR costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SAN to EWR
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SAN to EWR 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
SAN to EWR with one stop
50 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways, then United Airlines
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines, Allegiant Air and 1 more
- 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)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines, then
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Vail (EGE)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
SAN to EWR: common questions
How many miles does SAN to EWR cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500), American AAdvantage (12,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to EWR?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to New York (EWR).
How far is San Diego from New York by plane?
San Diego (SAN) and New York (EWR) 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 SAN to EWR 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.
Where can I connect between San Diego and New York?
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.