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$135+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to San Francisco are usually found in January or March, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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$271
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One-way from

$135
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January

Average price

$499

Good round-trip deal

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Good one-way deal

$214 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:30 amEWR - SFO
1 stop11h 13mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/128:25 amSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$267
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/47:52 amEWR - SFO
1 stop11h 16mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 7/810:19 pmSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/12$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 9/27:15 amEWR - SFO
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/811:25 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/209:40 amEWR - SFO
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Tue 9/231:45 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/10$277
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/511:00 amEWR - SFO
1 stop13h 23mFrontier
Thu 9/1110:29 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop8h 36mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/17:00 amEWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/94:20 pmSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$290
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Fri 7/114:34 pmEWR - SFO
1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/189:59 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$302
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/111:39 amEWR - SFO
1 stop14h 14mSun Country Air
Sun 8/311:59 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop7h 43mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$345

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 8/28

9:00 am-4:34 pm

1 stop10h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-5:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$271

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Fri 7/4

7:52 am-4:08 pm

1 stop11h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

10:19 pm-6:54 am

Nonstop5h 35m

$272

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 9/2

7:15 am-12:56 pm

1 stop8h 41m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

11:25 pm-10:20 am

1 stop7h 55m

$276

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Fri 9/5

11:00 am-9:23 pm

1 stop13h 23m

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

10:29 pm-10:05 am

1 stop8h 36m

$282

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 7/1

3:55 pm-7:04 pm

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

11:20 pm-7:51 am

Nonstop5h 31m

$290

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 7/29

2:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

10:59 pm-9:29 am

1 stop7h 30m

$297

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Fri 7/11

4:34 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop8h 03m

San Francisco

Fri 7/18

9:59 pm-3:34 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$302

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Fri 8/1

11:39 am-10:53 pm

1 stop14h 14m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

11:59 pm-10:42 am

1 stop7h 43m

$345

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 8/23

4:43 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$135

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 8/12

7:15 am-12:56 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$136

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The best insider tips for Newark Airport to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Newark Airport to San Francisco trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for comfort on transcontinental routes.


United's Polaris Lounges offer exclusive amenities like showers and dining, enhancing travel experience.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, ideal for added comfort.


Alaska Airlines' Wi-Fi is a flat fee, perfect for staying productive on longer flights.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Robert Schrader
Airports
EWR

Plan for long security waits at EWR. Arrive at least two hours early as wait times can be unpredictable.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco, taking about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to San Francisco

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Newark Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 EWR to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Newark Airport to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Newark to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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.

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Newark 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 12, 2025.

The most flights from EWR to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from New York to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,925 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark?

    For a flight from Newark to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 32 inbound flights from Newark per day. 9 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Newark on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Newark Airport to San Francisco flight route?

    Flights from Newark to San Francisco have been viewed 129 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco round-trip from $271. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $272, and Hawaiian Airlines, from $273. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to San Francisco one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $135. American Airlines flights start at $136 while deals on United Airlines start at $139 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Newark Airport to San Francisco?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Newark Airport to San Francisco are ANA (89%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (80%) and Virgin Australia (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from Newark Airport to San Francisco is $144. On average you can expect to pay $1,348. The most popular route, (Newark - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $224.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Newark Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 Newark to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$124Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$135Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$148Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$175Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$198Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$210Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$238Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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