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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Newark Airport from $169

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EWR
6 Apr — 13 Apr1
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 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 7 March 2026.

Mon 27/417:31
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop10h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 30/407:59
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$326
Tue 14/422:55
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop6h 46m
Delta
Tue 21/407:15
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop7h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$337
Tue 14/422:30
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 25m
Delta
Fri 17/416:29
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop9h 20m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$339
Tue 14/416:10
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 21/407:05
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$340
Sat 2/521:19
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/507:59
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$345
Tue 14/423:55
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 43m
United Airlines
Fri 17/420:15
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$347
Mon 13/417:43
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop18h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 21/417:38
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop18h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$353
Wed 8/416:10
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 47m
United Airlines
Wed 15/406:00
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$355
Tue 31/323:05
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 7/407:05
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$356
Tue 21/411:13
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop15h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 22/418:23
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$357
Wed 29/410:25
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop10h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 11/518:23
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$359
Fri 29/523:59
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 23m
United Airlines
Thu 4/616:00
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$360

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 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$326

One-way from

$169

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$574

Good round-trip deal

$443 or less

Good one-way deal

$161 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 27/4-30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 34m total
  • San Francisco to Newark
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 46m total
  • San Francisco to Newark
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

07:00-23:29

1 stop13h 29m

Newark

Wed 6/5

09:00-18:09

1 stop12h 09m

$383

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

09:59-23:11

1 stop10h 12m

Newark

Tue 28/4

09:00-18:41

2 stops12h 41m

$423

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

23:55-08:38

Nonstop5h 43m

Newark

Tue 21/4

06:00-09:30

Nonstop6h 30m

$480

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 20/4

21:53-06:30

Nonstop5h 37m

Newark

Mon 27/4

07:59-11:25

Nonstop6h 26m

$523

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

16:45-01:13

Nonstop5h 28m

Newark

Sat 21/3

08:45-12:15

Nonstop6h 30m

$524

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

18:39-06:52

1 stop9h 13m

Newark

Thu 4/6

08:30-11:58

Nonstop6h 28m

$551

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

23:59-11:34

1 stop8h 35m

Newark

Fri 10/4

10:20-20:40

2 stops13h 20m

$561

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

05:50-16:11

1 stop7h 21m

Newark

Tue 31/3

18:40-23:59

1 stop8h 19m

$580

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sun 24/5

06:00-17:54

1 stop8h 54m

Newark

Thu 28/5

06:00-11:48

1 stop8h 48m

$609

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

21:19-06:03

Nonstop5h 44m

Newark

Wed 13/5

09:30-18:02

1 stop11h 32m

$611

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Newark. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

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 84 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Newark Airport (average of $197). Flying from San Francisco to Newark Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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 7 March 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 28% versus a flight in the evening.

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 19.0 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 18 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 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 46m. 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 Qantas Airways (100%), Austrian Airlines (90%) and Lufthansa (90%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Newark Airport is $147. On average you can expect to pay $407. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Newark), can usually be booked for $880.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Newark Airport (average of $197). Flying from San Francisco to Newark Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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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