San Francisco

$172+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to San Francisco (SFO)

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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SFO
Jul 27 — Aug 31
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from New Jersey to San Francisco with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from New Jersey to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 27, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/215:30 pm
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Thu 8/275:35 am
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/25$328
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 9/174:01 pm
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop10h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 9/257:08 am
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/25$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/162:00 pm
LGA
-
SFO
2 stops10h 20m
Southwest
Sat 9/196:00 am
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/22$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Sat 8/11:00 pm
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Fri 8/711:05 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 6/25$329
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/116:55 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 25m
Southwest
Tue 8/259:35 am
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/23$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 7/291:00 pm
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Tue 8/410:10 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 6/25$330
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Thu 7/96:29 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 49m
Frontier
Tue 8/1810:01 am
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 6/25$331
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Fri 7/101:00 pm
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Fri 8/711:05 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$331
This HOPEGOO deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 HOPEGOO is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/116:29 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 44m
Frontier
Sat 8/2210:35 pm
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop14h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 6/26$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 8/61:00 pm
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Mon 8/1011:05 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/112:05 pm
LGA
-
SFO
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Mon 9/146:20 am
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/23$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/279:30 pm
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 29m
American Airlines
Mon 8/3111:40 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/23$333

Find flight deals from New Jersey to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Jersey to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated June 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$328
(Southwest)

One-way from

$172
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$551

Good round-trip deal

$657 or less

Good one-way deal

$319 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-San Francisco flights.
From New Jersey to San Francisco
One-way flight from New Jersey to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Jersey to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Jersey to San Francisco.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey to San Francisco 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 June 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

4:29 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop9h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

8:23 am-6:01 am

1 stop18h 38m

$328

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/1

9:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops10h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

7:40 am-10:35 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$329

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/23

1:25 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops10h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 10/5

6:15 am-9:55 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$338

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/20

6:10 am-5:55 pm

2 stops14h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

11:05 pm-9:55 am

1 stop7h 50m

$340

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/24

5:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

11:05 pm-9:40 am

1 stop7h 35m

$343

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/12

10:55 am-6:15 pm

2 stops10h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

11:05 pm-9:40 am

1 stop7h 35m

$348

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/6

4:20 pm-7:54 pm

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

11:50 pm-8:14 am

Nonstop5h 24m

$349

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Sun 7/26

6:00 am-8:58 am

Nonstop5h 58m

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

4:42 pm-1:23 am

Nonstop5h 41m

$349
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 8/26

6:00 am-8:59 am

Nonstop5h 59m

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

11:20 pm-7:49 am

Nonstop5h 29m

$349

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/18

5:29 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop8h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 9/22

5:16 pm-3:46 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$352

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/23

Showing 1-10 of 60 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
6

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from New Jersey with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Jersey to San Francisco

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 27, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Jersey to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from New Jersey to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from New Jersey to San Francisco. 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 June 27, 2026.

The most flights from USNJ to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Jersey to San Francisco?

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Jersey to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 20, 2026.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Jersey to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from New Jersey?

    For a flight from New Jersey to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.0 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from New Jersey to San Francisco in about 6h 34m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 36m. The distance from New Jersey to San Francisco is about 2578 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 one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $354. Users have also found prices from $385 and $426 on Singapore Airlines and Philippine Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Jersey to San Francisco?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Jersey to San Francisco?

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from New Jersey, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qantas Airways (81%), Alaska Airlines (79%), American Airlines( 76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Jersey to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from New Jersey to San Francisco is $228. On average you can expect to pay $1,923. The most popular route, (Newark - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $278.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near San Francisco?

Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
South San Francisco
Santa Clara
Santa Cruz
Fairfield
Burlingame
Rancho Cordova
Roseville
Cupertino
Emeryville
Watsonville
Newark
San Bruno
Hayward
San Ramon
San Carlos
Redwood City
Turlock
Daly City
Sunnyvale
Vallejo

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for New Jersey to San Francisco

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 8 airlines flying from New Jersey to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey to San Francisco. 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 June 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$128Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$136Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$162Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$169Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$198Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$216Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$287Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.