Cheap flights from Newark to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $290
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Sat, Jul 4 — Sun, Jul 12
The cheapest round-trip flight from Newark to San Francisco is currently $290
Cheapest one-way flight $119
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Sat, Jun 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Newark to San Francisco is currently $119
Cheapest nonstop flights $356
United Nonstop 7 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Mon, Jul 20
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Newark to San Francisco is currently $356
Last-minute weekend getaway $481
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Newark to San Francisco is currently $481
Cheapest business class flights $568
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Fri, Aug 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Newark to San Francisco is currently $568
Fastest flight 5 hr 54 min The fastest nonstop flight from Newark to San Francisco takes 5 hr 54 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 September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $165–290
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $275–350

Popular airlines from Newark to San Francisco

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $299
    Typical price: $255–495
    75 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR - SFO Every day
    1765 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, LGA - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $338
    Typical price: $275–660
    45 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - SFO Every day
    766 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - SFO Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $299
    Typical price: $265–560
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - SFO Every day
    784 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - SFO Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $328
    Typical price: $275–610
    37 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR, JFK - SFO Every day
    72 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - SFO Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $387
    Typical price: $270–630
    34 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - SFO Every day
    68 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - SFO Every day
  • Frontier
    from $290
    Typical price: $235–570
    86 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 52 min 21 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 46 min 16 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia United States 1 hr 33 min 81 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 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

The cheapest flights from Newark to San Francisco are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $165 to $290.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Newark to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $290. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $119.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Newark to San Francisco is $299, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Newark to San Francisco is $338, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
  • The cheapest American flight from Newark to San Francisco is $299, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Newark to San Francisco is $328, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Newark to San Francisco is $387, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Newark to San Francisco is $290, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Newark to San Francisco starts at $290 from Sat, Jul 4 to Sun, Jul 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $119 and departs on Sat, Jun 6.
5 hr 54 min is the shortest flight time from Newark to San Francisco.
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).
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 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 75 nonstop flights and 1,765 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 766 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) .
  • American offers 27 nonstop flights and 784 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) .
  • Alaska offers 37 nonstop flights and 72 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 34 nonstop flights and 68 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) .
  • Frontier offers 86 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.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Newark to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $290. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $119.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Newark to San Francisco is $299, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Newark to San Francisco is $338, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
  • The cheapest American flight from Newark to San Francisco is $299, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Newark to San Francisco is $328, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Newark to San Francisco is $387, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Newark to San Francisco is $290, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
United, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and American fly direct from Newark to San Francisco.
  • There are 75 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 27 American direct flights from Newark to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 37 Alaska direct flights from Newark to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 34 JetBlue 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.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Newark and San Francisco at price $481 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
United, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and American fly direct from Newark to San Francisco.
  • There are 75 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 27 American direct flights from Newark to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 37 Alaska direct flights from Newark to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 34 JetBlue 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.
There are direct flights from Newark to San Francisco on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Newark and San Francisco start at $356 from Sat, Jul 11 to Mon, Jul 20 with United.
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.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Newark and San Francisco start at $568 from Thu, Jul 30 to Fri, Aug 7 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Newark and San Francisco start at $290 from Sat, Jul 4 to Sun, Jul 12.
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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Newark and San Francisco starts at $481 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Newark and San Francisco at price $481 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
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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