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Cheap flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco

EWR — SFO
18 Aug — 25 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to San Francisco are usually found in January or March, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 13 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$402

One-way from

$206

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$735

Good one-way deal

$224 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 22/9-27/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 15m total
  • Newark to San Francisco
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/11
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 22m total
  • Newark to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Newark to San Francisco.
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Best time to book a flight from Newark to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Newark with our price prediction graph.
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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 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco is 42 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 13 August 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 13 August 2025.

The most flights from EWR to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 43 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 95 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Newark Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $402, 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. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 39% 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $206. Alaska Airlines flights start at $212 while deals on Delta start at $213 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 Singapore Airlines(93%), Qantas Airways(91%) or Japan Airlines(88%), 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 $920, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $219. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $395 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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