Newark (EWR) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,542
miles
4,091
kilometers
2,209
nautical miles

🕐 5h 21m
Flight Time
🧭 W (281°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,542 4,067
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,542 4,067
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,542 3,813
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,542 3,813
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,542 5,084
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,542 3,813
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Newark to San Jose would take approximately 6 days compared to just 5h 21m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The EWR to SJC route connects Newark, United States with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,542 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 281° from Newark. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.

🛬 About SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 2,542 miles (4,091 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from EWR to SJC typically take around 5h 21m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,542 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.