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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Newark Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 12:24 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:20 pm and lands at 2:44 am.

The flight takes about 6h 24m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Newark Airport to San Francisco takes 6h 24m, covering 2,557 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco range from $314 to $576, with an average of $427 over the past 12 months. Anything below $314 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 40% above the $427 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $225 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $429 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$81 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Newark Airport to San Francisco flights, with 46% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 27%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $390 to $2,833. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $204, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Newark Airport to San Francisco route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 09m.

One-stop flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $400 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $531, a difference of $131.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Newark Airport and San Francisco.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 30m, compared with 8h 12m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 8h 22m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Newark Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Newark Airport to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

SFO's Rental Car Center is connected to every terminal by the AirTrain Blue Line. It has offices for several popular rental companies.

Public transportation to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) includes NJ Transit trains with a transfer to the AirTrain, which connects all airport terminals and provides access to the Newark Airport Rail Station. NJ Transit buses also run throughout northern and central New Jersey, with routes 62, 67 and 107 stopping at the airport. Several private bus and shuttle services also operate between EWR and locations in New York City and surrounding areas.

Yes, SFO has an on-site travel agency called Airport Travel Agency. It is located landside in the Main Hall of the International Terminal and offers services such as flight bookings.

Newark Liberty International Airport offers lactation rooms and pods.

San Francisco Airport offers private nursing rooms in several locations, including Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Additionally, SFO has six Mamava lactation pods throughout the terminals for added convenience. To access the nursing rooms, travelers can use airport courtesy phones.