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$138+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO)

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EWR — SFO
jul. 26 — ago. 21
sáb. 7/26
sáb. 8/2
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 Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Newark to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated julio 21, 2025.

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$277
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$138
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

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January

Average price

$469

Good round-trip deal

$412 or less

Good one-way deal

$240 or less
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/227:30 amEWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 11mAlaska Airlines
lun. 10/279:09 pmSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21$276
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/17:19 amEWR - SFO
1 stop9h 25mHawaiian Airlines
dom. 10/59:17 pmSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/21$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
sáb. 8/307:15 amEWR - SFO
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
dom. 9/76:51 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/19$288
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
mar. 8/511:04 amEWR - SFO
1 stop12h 43mFrontier
mar. 8/1210:03 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop9h 05mFrontier
Deal found 7/19$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
mié. 9/36:15 amEWR - SFO
1 stop10h 15mDelta
vie. 9/1912:45 amSFO - EWR
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Deal found 7/21$310
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/199:00 amEWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 13mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/2410:29 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop8h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
jue. 8/144:00 pmEWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 15mUnited Airlines
sáb. 8/1610:45 pmSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/20$317
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
vie. 11/711:50 amEWR - SFO
1 stop8h 28mSun Country Air
dom. 11/911:59 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop7h 50mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/21$325

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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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Newark

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

mié. 10/22

7:30 am-10:41 am

Nonstop6h 11m

San Francisco

lun. 10/27

9:09 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop5h 36m

$276

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

mié. 10/1

7:19 am-1:44 pm

1 stop9h 25m

San Francisco

dom. 10/5

9:17 pm-5:58 am

Nonstop5h 41m

$277

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

sáb. 8/30

10:53 am-6:39 pm

1 stop10h 46m

San Francisco

dom. 9/7

7:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$288

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

mar. 8/5

11:04 am-8:47 pm

1 stop12h 43m

San Francisco

mar. 8/12

10:03 pm-10:08 am

1 stop9h 05m

$308

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

mié. 9/3

2:59 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

dom. 9/7

12:35 am-11:36 am

1 stop8h 01m

$310

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

mar. 8/19

9:00 am-12:13 pm

Nonstop6h 13m

San Francisco

dom. 8/24

10:29 pm-10:08 am

1 stop8h 39m

$311

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

jue. 8/14

4:00 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

San Francisco

lun. 8/18

4:20 pm-1:05 am

Nonstop5h 45m

$317

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

vie. 11/7

11:50 am-5:18 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

dom. 11/9

11:59 pm-10:49 am

1 stop7h 50m

$325

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

mié. 8/20

4:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$138

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

mar. 8/12

11:04 am-8:47 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$142

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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

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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 July 18, 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 $358). 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 julio 21, 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 15% 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 July 20, 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 julio 21, 2025.

The most flights from EWR to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

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 julio 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from Newark Airport to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,962 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,589 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,868 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
2,908 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

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  • 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 39 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 $277. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $281, and Delta, from $287. These flights start at 36% 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 Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $138. Alaska Airlines flights start at $139 while deals on Frontier start at $142 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 Austrian Airlines (80%), Japan Airlines (80%) and Singapore Airlines (75%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Newark Airport to San Francisco is $150. On average you can expect to pay $1,403. The most popular route, (Newark - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $237.

  • 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 $358). 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 julio 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$109Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$124Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$135Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$175Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$198Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$238Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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