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$86+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SFO
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/306:43 am
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop14h 29m
Frontier
Thu 5/72:12 pm
SJC
-
PHL
1 stop13h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:43 am
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop14h 01m
Frontier
Mon 5/48:22 pm
SJC
-
PHL
1 stop7h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$185
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/610:40 am
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop29h 37m
Frontier
Sun 5/102:12 pm
SJC
-
PHL
1 stop13h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$196
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:43 am
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop15h 33m
Frontier
Mon 4/208:22 pm
SJC
-
PHL
1 stop7h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 4/1$213
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/237:50 pm
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop19h 09m
Frontier
Fri 5/2912:57 pm
SJC
-
PHL
1 stop17h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$215
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/710:40 am
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop29h 37m
Frontier
Sun 5/102:12 pm
SJC
-
PHL
1 stop13h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$221
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2210:40 am
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop29h 37m
Frontier
Sun 5/3112:57 pm
SJC
-
PHL
1 stop17h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$241
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:59 am
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/289:19 pm
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$245
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/225:59 am
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/257:59 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop15h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/296:30 pm
EWR
-
SFO
2 stops26h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/511:59 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/221:45 pm
EWR
-
SFO
2 stops21h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/292:47 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/71:30 pm
EWR
-
SFO
2 stops11h 25m
Frontier
Mon 5/1111:59 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$249

Find flight deals from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Expedia)

One-way from

$86
(Frontier)

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Average price

$387
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Wed 4/15

6:54 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Jose

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-5:42 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$257

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Tue 7/14

4:08 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop9h 41m

San Jose

Mon 7/20

7:11 pm-6:13 am

1 stop8h 02m

$257

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop8h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 5/27

12:50 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 27m

$272

NewarkSan Jose

EWR - SJC

EWRSJC

Newark

Fri 5/8

6:15 am-12:18 pm

1 stop9h 03m

San Jose

Sat 5/9

6:20 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$272

New YorkSan Jose

LGA - SJC

LGASJC

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/28

2:00 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops11h 35m

San Jose

Fri 6/5

6:00 am-11:20 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$273

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/14

7:25 pm-11:12 pm

Nonstop6h 47m

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

8:35 pm-5:02 am

Nonstop5h 27m

$282

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Thu 4/16

6:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Jose

Tue 4/21

10:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop8h 55m

$294

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/29

2:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops10h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 6/5

10:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop8h 15m

$298

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/20

6:05 am-1:39 pm

1 stop10h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

10:55 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$298

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/1

8:35 pm-1:50 am

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

11:56 pm-10:18 am

1 stop7h 22m

$299

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Best time to book a flight from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco Bay Area from New Jersey with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $129). Flying from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area in November is currently the most expensive (average of $237). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NJ to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on August 3, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 2, 2026.

The most flights from USNJ to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest fly from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area in about 8h 09m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 26m. The distance between New Jersey and San Francisco Bay Area is about 2571 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $76. Users have also found prices from $109 and $111 on Alaska Airlines and Frontier, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $129). Flying from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area in November is currently the most expensive (average of $237). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey to San Francisco Bay Area. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$128Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$136Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$198Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$208Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$217Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$224Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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