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Among airlines operating Newark Airport to San Francisco flights:

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

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

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

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

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

• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 312 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to C$ 595 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 55–C$ 113 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Newark Airport to San Francisco route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 555 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 737, a difference of C$ 182. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 hours 11 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Newark Airport to San Francisco flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 12:21 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:20 pm and lands at 2:41 am.

The flight takes about 6h 21m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 40% above the route average of C$ 593. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Newark Airport to San Francisco takes 6h 21m, covering 6,622 km.

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.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 275, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to San Francisco range from C$ 436 to C$ 799, with an average of C$ 593 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 436 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Newark Airport to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.