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Cheap Flights from San Francisco International to New York Newark

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to New York Newark? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.R 1,339 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,339, select.
New York.R 1,397 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,397, select.
New York.R 1,531 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Dec.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,531, select.
New York.R 1,793 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Feb.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,793, select.
New York.R 1,813 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Feb.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 19 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,813, select.
New York.R 1,872 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Nov.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,872, select.
New York.R 1,880 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Jan.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 20 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,880, select.
New York.R 1,894 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,894, select.
New York.R 1,981 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,981, select.
New York.R 2,044 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Dec.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,044, select.
New York.R 2,455 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,455, select.
New York.R 2,591 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,591, select.
New York.R 2,591 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,591, select.
New York.R 2,591 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,591, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to New York Newark

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to New York Newark flights are currently cheapest in November.
Oct
from R 1,398
Nov
from R 1,340
Dec
from R 1,532
Jan
from R 1,881
Feb
from R 1,794
Mar
from R 1,895
Apr
from R 2,457
May
from R 2,594
Jun
from R 2,593
Jul
from R 2,593
Aug
from R 2,593
Sep
from R 2,607

Direct flights from San Francisco International to New York Newark

San Francisco International to New York Newark: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York Newark.

San Francisco to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,340
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time5 hrs, 32 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week366

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to New York Newark: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to New York Newark is R 2,931. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 32 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to New York Newark.
United, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand fly direct from San Francisco International to New York Newark.
As of October 2025, there are 366 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to New York Newark.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to New York Newark is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to New York Newark Airport on Monday, 10 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 32 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York Newark but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to New York Newark.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 30 minutes.

  • The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • Flights from SFO to EWR start from 06:00 — the first with Alaska Airlines. The last departure is at 23:59 with United Airlines. In total, you can choose from 112 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flights.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your SFO to EWR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Alaska Airlines has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in New York — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.

  • Alaska Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates SFO to EWR flights, with 77.12% of its services landing on schedule.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SFO and EWR include:

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    • O'Hare International Airport

    • Washington Dulles International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Currently, R 1,340 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,933. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SFO to EWR.

  • The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from SFO to EWR is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • 77.36% of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York

  • The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.

  • Newark Liberty International Airport to central New York has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to New York in February.

  • The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Search for cheap tickets from SFO to EWR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • Philadelphia is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • If there's time to check out another great destination in United States, consider Boston, about 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are among the biggest draws.

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