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Cheap flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco 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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SFO
11 Sep — 18 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to San Francisco are usually found in January or April, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 12 August 2026.

Fri 13/1107:00 -
1 stop9h 47m
Fri 13/1116:44 -
1 stop10h 51m
Deal found 8/8$557
Thu 3/908:15 -
Nonstop6h 19m
Wed 9/922:15 -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 12/8$560
Wed 9/907:20 -
Nonstop6h 05m
Fri 18/921:15 -
Nonstop5h 38m
Deal found 11/8$561
Wed 2/913:35 -
1 stop12h 19m
Thu 10/906:04 -
2 stops15h 57m
Deal found 12/8$562
Fri 23/1016:29 -
1 stop9h 30m
Mon 26/1023:30 -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 12/8$565
Sat 24/1006:00 -
1 stop7h 50m
Wed 28/1019:27 -
1 stop7h 33m
Deal found 8/8$567
Tue 15/907:20 -
Nonstop6h 05m
Mon 21/922:15 -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 12/8$569
Wed 9/907:20 -
Nonstop6h 05m
Wed 16/921:15 -
Nonstop5h 38m
Deal found 9/8$571
Sun 6/907:15 -
Nonstop6h 03m
Sun 13/923:59 -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 10/8$577
Mon 31/813:35 -
1 stop12h 19m
Thu 10/906:04 -
2 stops15h 57m
Deal found 12/8$581
Thu 3/1206:00 -
Nonstop6h 30m
Tue 15/1215:10 -
Nonstop5h 46m
Deal found 10/8$584
Tue 8/906:55 -
1 stop8h 44m
Wed 23/911:57 -
1 stop8h 32m
Deal found 9/8$585

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 12 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$557

One-way from

$262

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$813

Good one-way deal

$936 or less
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  • Alaska Airlines
  • 13/11-13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 38m total
  • Newark to San Francisco
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  • 1/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 47m total
  • Newark to San Francisco
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Newark to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR Newark - SFO San Francisco

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 14/11

09:40-14:26

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 18/11

06:00-16:27

1 stop7h 27m

$565

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR Newark - SFO San Francisco

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 21/11

17:59-23:57

1 stop8h 58m

San Francisco

Tue 24/11

19:21-05:55

1 stop7h 34m

$635

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR Newark - SFO San Francisco

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 6/10

07:03-17:44

2 stops13h 41m

San Francisco

Fri 9/10

07:43-23:25

1 stop12h 42m

$659

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR Newark - SFO San Francisco

EWRSFO

Newark

Sun 30/8

08:15-11:34

Nonstop6h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

21:15-05:53

Nonstop5h 38m

$694

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR Newark - SFO San Francisco

EWRSFO

Newark

Sun 30/8

07:15-12:14

1 stop7h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

22:00-10:27

1 stop9h 27m

$725

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR Newark - SFO San Francisco

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 3/9

07:15-10:18

Nonstop6h 03m

San Francisco

Sat 12/9

05:00-19:25

1 stop11h 25m

$734

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR Newark - SFO San Francisco

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 5/9

11:50-15:04

Nonstop6h 14m

San Francisco

Fri 11/9

00:55-15:37

1 stop11h 42m

$734

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR Newark - SFO San Francisco

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 19/9

07:20-16:19

2 stops11h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

18:59-15:30

1 stop17h 31m

$758

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR Newark - SFO San Francisco

EWRSFO

Newark

Sun 30/8

06:00-09:14

Nonstop6h 14m

San Francisco

Fri 11/9

18:38-08:14

1 stop10h 36m

$795

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR Newark - SFO San Francisco

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 8/9

07:20-10:25

Nonstop6h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

15:10-23:59

Nonstop5h 49m

$819

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco is 84 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to San Francisco (average of $469). Flying from Newark Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $911). 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 12 August 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Newark Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between $620 and $1,019 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $557 on Alaska Airlines (13 Nov–13 Nov).

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 17.7 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 10 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 19m. 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 Qantas Airways(88%), American Airlines(75%) or Alaska Airlines(75%), 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 $1,412, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $593. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $467 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to San Francisco (average of $469). Flying from Newark Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $911). 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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