Find Cheap Flights from Newark to San Francisco (EWR - SFO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Newark to San Francisco and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$235	Frontier 1 stop 17 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Newark to San Francisco is currently $235
Cheapest one-way flight	$110	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Thu, May 28	The cheapest one-way flight from Newark to San Francisco is currently $110
Cheapest nonstop flights	$279	United Nonstop 7 hr Sat, May 9 — Fri, May 15	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Newark to San Francisco is currently $279
Last-minute weekend getaway	$347	United 2 stops 18 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Newark to San Francisco is currently $347
Cheapest business class flights	$493	Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Sat, May 30 — Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Newark to San Francisco is currently $493

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 $279

Typical price: $250–485

76 weekly nonstop flights

EWR - SFO Every day

1650 weekly connecting flights

EWR, LGA - SFO Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $303

Typical price: $275–660

45 weekly nonstop flights

JFK - SFO Every day

751 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

749 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK, LGA - SFO Every day
Alaska

Nonstop

from $313

Typical price: $275–600

34 weekly nonstop flights

EWR, JFK - SFO Every day

86 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - SFO Every day
JetBlue

Nonstop

from $332

Typical price: $270–620

34 weekly nonstop flights

JFK - SFO Every day

75 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK, LGA - SFO Every day
Southwest

from $372

Typical price: $295–580

80 weekly connecting flights

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 20 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 28 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 35 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 52 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 $235. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $110.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Newark to San Francisco is $279, flying from May 9 to May 15.
The cheapest Delta flight from Newark to San Francisco is $303, flying from May 2 to May 11.
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 $313, flying from May 2 to May 9.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Newark to San Francisco is $332, flying from May 23 to May 30.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Newark to San Francisco is $372, flying from May 7 to May 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Newark to San Francisco starts at $235 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $110 and departs on Thu, May 28.

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 76 nonstop flights and 1,650 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 751 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 749 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 34 nonstop flights and 86 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 75 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) .
Southwest offers 80 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from 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 $235. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $110.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Newark to San Francisco is $279, flying from May 9 to May 15.
The cheapest Delta flight from Newark to San Francisco is $303, flying from May 2 to May 11.
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 $313, flying from May 2 to May 9.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Newark to San Francisco is $332, flying from May 23 to May 30.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Newark to San Francisco is $372, flying from May 7 to May 13.

United, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and American fly direct from Newark to San Francisco.

There are 76 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 34 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 $347 is offered by United from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.

United, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and American fly direct from Newark to San Francisco.

There are 76 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 34 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 $279 from Sat, May 9 to Fri, May 15 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 $493 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Newark and San Francisco start at $235 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.

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 $347 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Newark and San Francisco at price $347 is offered by United from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.

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.