Domestic route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Newark
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). 2,559 miles, 5h nonstop.
SFO to EWR at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 2,559 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 5hnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UAAS2 airlinesUnited, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 18all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 3h aheadNewark vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Newark
Round trips from $223
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Newark
2 airlines fly nonstop with 18 departures a day combined, plus 8 more with one stop.
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, MIA, PHX, LAX, DCA · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via PVD, CHS, TPA, RDU, BDL, ORF · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, SLC, SEA, LAX, BOS · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DEN, LAS, MCO, ATL, PHX, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, FLL, MCO, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DAL, HOU, MDW, BWI, DEN, LAS, PHX, MCO, ATL, BNA, LAX, SAN, STL, AUS · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via FLL, LAS, DTW, MCO, DFW, ATL, IAH · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AADLWNB64 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DLWNNKF94 airlines
- Orlando (MCO)WNB6NKF94 airlines
- Phoenix (PHX)AAWNF93 airlines
- Las Vegas (LAS)WNNKF93 airlines
Which airport should I use?
San Francisco has 3 airports and Newark has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near San Francisco
Tips for this route
- Only United and Alaska fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or ATL is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra two to three hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $223; September 2026 is the most expensive at $280 and up, a difference of $57 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- Newark is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 3 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
New York: Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go
New York is the most-flown destination in the US, served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Fares are competitive year-round thanks to nonstop service from nearly every major airport, and the subway makes a car unnecessary.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–early November bring mild weather and manageable crowds. December is magical but expensive; January and February have the lowest fares and hotel rates.
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Search San Francisco to NewarkSan Francisco to Newark: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Newark?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Newark (EWR) takes about 5h gate to gate, covering 2,559 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to EWR?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Newark (EWR), with 18 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, ATL and MCO.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Newark?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Newark (EWR), starting at $223 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Newark flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Newark?
Newark is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and EWR on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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