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Cheap flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco from $156

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SFO
12 Mar — 19 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to San Francisco are usually found in January or March, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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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 10 February 2026.

Tue 10/318:12
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 18/307:20
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/2$309
Thu 5/318:12
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 18/307:20
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/2$310
Sun 15/307:00
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 31/322:31
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/2$312
Wed 4/318:12
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/313:45
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop14h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/2$322
Wed 11/307:30
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop11h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 16/321:07
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/2$323
Thu 12/317:30
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop9h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 15/321:07
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/2$325
Wed 11/306:00
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop10h 27m
Delta
Wed 18/305:50
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop7h 21m
Delta
Deal found 8/2$336
Mon 2/314:30
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop10h 10m
Delta
Wed 4/312:42
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Deal found 9/2$337
Thu 5/306:00
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop8h 04m
Delta
Mon 9/322:35
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop7h 57m
Delta
Deal found 9/2$339
Mon 2/320:10
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 7/322:55
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/2$346
Fri 27/218:12
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/308:00
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/2$350
Sat 7/317:30
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop9h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 18/307:20
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/2$351

Find 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 10 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$309

One-way from

$156

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$602

Good round-trip deal

$1,672 or less

Good one-way deal

$615 or less
Alaska Airlines
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  • 6/3-10/3
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 19m total
  • Newark to San Francisco
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  • United Airlines
  • 25/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 20m total
  • Newark to San Francisco
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 15/4

06:00-09:30

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

23:05-07:50

Nonstop5h 45m

$310

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 13/5

14:30-17:46

Nonstop6h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

06:00-14:37

Nonstop5h 37m

$325

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 13/5

14:30-17:46

Nonstop6h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

21:15-05:38

Nonstop5h 23m

$325

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 3/3

16:29-23:59

1 stop10h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 14/3

06:00-14:29

Nonstop5h 29m

$336

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 27/5

06:00-11:45

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

00:05-10:49

1 stop7h 44m

$336

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 5/3

06:00-11:04

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

11:55-23:02

1 stop8h 07m

$337

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Mon 2/3

17:59-23:49

1 stop8h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

06:00-17:29

1 stop8h 29m

$337

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 19/3

17:30-00:35

1 stop10h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

22:40-08:48

1 stop7h 08m

$337

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Fri 29/5

18:30-23:57

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

19:00-06:02

1 stop8h 02m

$339

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 24/3

07:00-12:25

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

22:40-08:48

1 stop7h 08m

$350

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to San Francisco

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

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 6 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco is 31 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to San Francisco (average of $183). Flying from Newark Airport to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $336). 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 10 February 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 80% on flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 32 daily inbound flights from Newark from 0 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Newark Airport to San Francisco will take you 6h 16m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4115 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 STARLUX Airlines(85%), ANA(77%) or Austrian Airlines(70%), 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 $1,166, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $226. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $388 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to San Francisco (average of $183). Flying from Newark Airport to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $336). 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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