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Cheap flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco from $240

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 22/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SFO
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$422

One-way from

$240

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$623
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  • 18/2-24/2
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 22m total
  • Newark to San Francisco
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 22/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 56m total
  • Newark to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Newark to San Francisco
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 17 January 2025.

Wed 5/218:29EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/207:00SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/1$422
Tue 11/313:00EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Wed 26/319:11SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Deal found 16/1$423
Sat 1/208:45EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/223:55SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$499
Sat 26/711:41EWR - SFO
1 stop14h 09mSun Country Air
Thu 14/823:59SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 43mSun Country Air
Deal found 16/1$587
Tue 8/417:32EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/408:13SFO - EWR
2 stops10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1$602

Find flights from Newark to San Francisco within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Newark to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 18/2

18:29-22:25

Nonstop6h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 24/2

07:20-15:46

Nonstop5h 26m

$422

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 11/3

18:45-23:59

1 stop8h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 15/4

19:00-05:55

1 stop7h 55m

$423

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 22/2

06:00-09:39

Nonstop6h 39m

San Francisco

Sun 23/2

22:40-07:02

Nonstop5h 22m

$481

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 8/4

17:32-22:49

1 stop8h 17m

San Francisco

Thu 10/4

08:13-22:03

2 stops10h 50m

$602

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 22/2

18:29-22:25

Nonstop6h 56m

$240

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 18/2

06:00-09:39

Nonstop6h 39m

$248

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 15/2

17:50-23:19

1 stop8h 29m

$352

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sun 26/1

13:41-00:45

2 stops14h 04m

$481

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Deals found on 16/1

Best time to book a flight from Newark to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Newark to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Newark to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 return flight from Newark to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco is 76 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Newark Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 17 January 2025.

When flying from Newark Airport to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from EWR to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (40 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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?

    Located just 19.0 km from the city centre, San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San Francisco from Newark. Booking flights from Newark to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 25 daily inbound flights from Newark from 0 different airlines.

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

    This flight path from Newark to San Francisco was viewed by 92 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Currently priced at $422, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Newark Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $423 and $481, respectively. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 $240. United Airlines flights start at $248 while deals on Delta start at $352 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Newark Airport to San Francisco consider choosing ANA(84%), Japan Airlines(83%) or Qantas Airways(82%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Newark Airport to San Francisco is generally $1,724, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $714. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $414 for that flight.

  • 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 holiday 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Newark Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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