Cheap flights from Newark to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $161
Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, Jan 15 — Wed, Jan 21
The cheapest round-trip flight from Newark to San Francisco is currently $161
Cheapest one-way flight $65
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Tue, Jan 13
The cheapest one-way flight from Newark to San Francisco is currently $65
Cheapest nonstop flights $177
United Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Jan 15 — Wed, Jan 21
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Newark to San Francisco is currently $177
Last-minute weekend getaway $400
Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Sun, Nov 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Newark to San Francisco is currently $400
Cheapest business class flights $997
United 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jan 15 — Wed, Jan 21
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Newark to San Francisco is currently $997
Fastest flight 6 hr 8 min The fastest nonstop flight from Newark to San Francisco takes 6 hr 8 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Newark to San Francisco is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $145–330
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $275–350

Popular airlines from Newark to San Francisco

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $177
    Typical price: $250–480
    70 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR - SFO Every day
    1676 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, LGA - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $197
    Typical price: $265–660
    45 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - SFO Every day
    716 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - SFO Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $237
    Typical price: $270–590
    40 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR, JFK - SFO Every day
    115 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - SFO Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $205
    Typical price: $270–630
    39 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - SFO Every day
    78 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - SFO Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $191
    Typical price: $265–550
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - SFO Every day
    610 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - SFO Every day
  • Frontier
    from $130
    Typical price: $195–490
    67 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Newark

  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 12 min 2 mi
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 53 min 21 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 49 min 16 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia United States 1 hr 37 min 81 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 33 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Newark to San Francisco

When are the cheapest days to fly from Newark to San Francisco?
The cheapest flights from Newark to San Francisco are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $145 to $330.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Newark to San Francisco?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Newark to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $161. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $65.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Newark to San Francisco is $177, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Newark to San Francisco is $197, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 24.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Newark to San Francisco is $237, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 31.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Newark to San Francisco is $205, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 23.
  • The cheapest American flight from Newark to San Francisco is $191, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Newark to San Francisco is $130, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 11.
What are the cheapest flights from Newark to San Francisco?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Newark to San Francisco starts at $161 from Thu, Jan 15 to Wed, Jan 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $65 and departs on Tue, Jan 13.
How long does it take to fly from Newark to San Francisco?
6 hr 8 min is the shortest flight time from Newark to San Francisco.
When should you fly to San Francisco, United States?
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Newark to San Francisco?
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Newark to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What is the best airline to fly from Newark to San Francisco?
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Newark to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Newark to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 70 nonstop flights and 1,676 connecting flights per week. United flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Newark to San Francisco are:
  • Delta offers 45 nonstop flights and 716 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Alaska offers 40 nonstop flights and 115 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • JetBlue offers 39 nonstop flights and 78 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • American offers 28 nonstop flights and 610 connecting flights per week. American flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Frontier offers 67 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Newark and San Francisco.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Newark to San Francisco?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Newark to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $161. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $65.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Newark to San Francisco is $177, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Newark to San Francisco is $197, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 24.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Newark to San Francisco is $237, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 31.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Newark to San Francisco is $205, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 23.
  • The cheapest American flight from Newark to San Francisco is $191, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Newark to San Francisco is $130, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 11.
Which airlines have direct flights from Newark to San Francisco?
United, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and American fly direct from Newark to San Francisco.
  • There are 70 United direct flights from Newark to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 45 Delta direct flights from Newark to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 40 Alaska direct flights from Newark to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 39 JetBlue direct flights from Newark to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 American direct flights from Newark to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Newark to San Francisco?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Newark and San Francisco at price $400 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.
Which airlines have direct flights from Newark to San Francisco?
United, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and American fly direct from Newark to San Francisco.
  • There are 70 United direct flights from Newark to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 45 Delta direct flights from Newark to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 40 Alaska direct flights from Newark to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 39 JetBlue direct flights from Newark to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 American direct flights from Newark to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
When are direct flights from Newark to San Francisco available?
There are direct flights from Newark to San Francisco on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from Newark to San Francisco?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Newark and San Francisco start at $177 from Thu, Jan 15 to Wed, Jan 21 with United.
How can I find nonstop flights from Newark to San Francisco?
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Newark to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
What are the cheapest business class flights from Newark to San Francisco?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Newark and San Francisco start at $997 from Thu, Jan 15 to Wed, Jan 21 with United.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from Newark to San Francisco?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Newark and San Francisco start at $161 from Thu, Jan 15 to Wed, Jan 21.
How can I book business class trips from Newark to San Francisco?
To book business class trips from Newark to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
Are there any last-minute deals from Newark to San Francisco next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Newark and San Francisco starts at $400 from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23 with Frontier.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Newark to San Francisco?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Newark and San Francisco at price $400 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from Newark to San Francisco?
To find last-minute flight deals from Newark to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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