Flight route guide
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Newark (EWR)
From $189 rt
SFO–EWR is a coast-to-coast market. Daytime nonstops, evening departures, and redeyes trade schedule comfort against price—review arrival time at Newark as carefully as the fare. Recent searches found fares from $189 rt. Typical domestic flight time is 2h – 5h nonstop on most US routes.
Sample fares found recently — search above for live prices on your dates.
Search live SFO → EWR faresTypical flight time
2h – 5h nonstop on most US routes
Best time to book
4–8 weeks before departure
Often cheapest days
Tuesday–Thursday; midweek redeyes often price softer
Best months to fly
January–February and September–October are often cheaper for US domestic travel outside major holidays.
Flying from San Francisco (SFO) to Newark (EWR)
SFO–EWR is a coast-to-coast market. Daytime nonstops, evening departures, and redeyes trade schedule comfort against price—review arrival time at Newark as carefully as the fare.
Leaving San Francisco
Departing SFO: BART reaches the airport directly. Fog delays are occasional—avoid razor-thin same-day international connections.
Arriving in Newark
Newark Liberty (EWR) often prices well for Manhattan and New Jersey travelers, with AirTrain and NJ Transit into the city. Confirm which terminal your airline uses.
Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year, and summer Fridays are the priciest coast-to-coast periods.
Alternative airports
Flying into New York: compare JFK, Newark (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA). Newark can be cheaper from the Midwest; LGA suits Manhattan short hops. Bay Area travelers should compare SFO, Oakland (OAK), and San Jose (SJC) when schedules allow.
Airlines on SFO–EWR
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- United Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- JetBlue Airways
Tips for cheaper San Francisco to Newark flights
- •For SFO–EWR, aim to book about 4–8 weeks before departure when you can—earlier for holidays.
- •January–February and September–October are often cheaper for US domestic travel outside major holidays.
- •Compare daytime nonstops with redeyes: a lower fare is less useful if you lose a workday on arrival.
- •Flying into New York: compare JFK, Newark (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA). Newark can be cheaper from the Midwest; LGA suits Manhattan short hops. Bay Area travelers should compare SFO, Oakland (OAK), and San Jose (SJC) when schedules allow.
- •U.S. domestic bag rules vary by fare family—confirm carry-on and checked-bag terms at checkout.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Newark?
Most itineraries from SFO to EWR take 2h – 5h nonstop on most US routes. Exact duration depends on nonstop vs connecting flights and winds.
When is usually a better time to fly SFO–EWR?
Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year, and summer Fridays are the priciest coast-to-coast periods. Use flexible midweek dates when you can, and search more than one week if your plans allow.
Which airlines may appear from San Francisco to Newark?
Schedules change, but this market often shows carriers such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines. Confirm the operating airline and any codeshare in live results.
Should I compare nearby airports for San Francisco–Newark?
Flying into New York: compare JFK, Newark (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA). Newark can be cheaper from the Midwest; LGA suits Manhattan short hops. Bay Area travelers should compare SFO, Oakland (OAK), and San Jose (SJC) when schedules allow.
What sample fares has Flitura seen on SFO–EWR?
Recent searches found round-trip samples from $189 on this route. Live prices change—search with your dates for the current total.
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