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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Newark Airport from $262

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EWR
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Newark are usually found in January or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Newark
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Newark. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 July 2026.

Thu 10/910:24
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 42m
JetBlue
Mon 21/915:38
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop10h 39m
JetBlue
Deal found 23/7$531
Thu 3/1219:00
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop8h 04m
Delta
Thu 10/1206:00
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Deal found 23/7$542
Tue 11/823:59
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 25/808:15
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/7$548
Fri 6/1118:20
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 11/1119:29
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 22/7$551
Thu 5/1118:59
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop7h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 11/1119:29
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/7$552
Mon 12/1017:45
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop10h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 13/1009:30
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop9h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/7$554
Thu 15/1019:27
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop7h 33m
Delta
Sat 24/1016:59
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop8h 29m
Delta
Deal found 20/7$555
Tue 15/906:00
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 13/1007:25
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/7$558
Tue 8/915:25
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop22h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 2/1016:35
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop9h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/7$559
Mon 12/1019:08
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop8h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 19/1006:30
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop9h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/7$562
Wed 16/915:10
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 49m
United Airlines
Wed 21/1007:25
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/7$567

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Newark

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Newark (EWR). 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 24 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$531

One-way from

$262

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$866
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 10/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 21m total
  • San Francisco to Newark
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 38m total
  • San Francisco to Newark
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

20:57-15:30

1 stop15h 33m

Newark

Sat 19/9

06:55-15:56

2 stops12h 01m

$594

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 7/8

06:00-17:13

1 stop8h 13m

Newark

Sat 17/10

06:30-12:48

1 stop9h 18m

$605

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

23:59-08:30

Nonstop5h 31m

Newark

Sat 17/10

07:25-10:28

Nonstop6h 03m

$655

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

23:55-08:26

Nonstop5h 31m

Newark

Tue 6/10

07:25-10:28

Nonstop6h 03m

$671
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

23:59-08:22

Nonstop5h 23m

Newark

Sat 17/10

07:25-10:28

Nonstop6h 03m

$725

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

07:08-16:50

1 stop30h 42m

Newark

Fri 11/9

06:55-17:22

2 stops13h 27m

$727

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

22:35-07:06

Nonstop5h 31m

Newark

Wed 9/9

13:20-16:23

Nonstop6h 03m

$755

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

20:57-15:30

1 stop15h 33m

Newark

Wed 9/9

06:55-12:39

1 stop8h 44m

$771

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

10:32-23:59

2 stops10h 27m

Newark

Sat 12/9

06:55-15:21

2 stops11h 26m

$790

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

16:52-07:47

1 stop11h 55m

Newark

Tue 15/9

07:20-10:25

Nonstop6h 05m

$806

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Newark

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Newark Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Newark Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Newark Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Newark Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Newark Airport (average of $522). Flying from San Francisco to Newark Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $984). 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 SFO to EWR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Newark. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 July 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Newark Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Newark Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Newark Airport flights typically cost between $640 and $997 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $531 on JetBlue (10 Sept–21 Sept).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Newark. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to Newark?

    Located just 17.7 km from the city centre, San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Newark from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Newark should be relatively easy as there are 48 daily outbound flights to Newark from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Newark Airport?

    Alaska Airlines and United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Newark Airport in just under 5h 31m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 02m. The distance between San Francisco and Newark Airport is about 4115 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Newark Airport are STARLUX Airlines (92%), Austrian Airlines (87%) and Lufthansa (87%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Newark that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Newark flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Newark?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Newark.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Newark?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Newark 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 San Francisco to Newark Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Newark Airport (average of $522). Flying from San Francisco to Newark Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $984). 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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