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Among airlines operating San Francisco to Newark Airport flights:

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

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

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

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

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

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 San Francisco to Newark Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 393 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to C$ 580 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 56–C$ 111 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 variants.

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – 9% 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 21% on the San Francisco to Newark Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 546 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 685, a difference of C$ 139. 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 San Francisco to Newark Airport route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 4 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Newark Airport flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, Night flights for 27%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Newark Airport are Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center. These are among the most viewed places in Newark Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 11:34 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 5:33 am.

The flight takes about 5h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 37% above the route average of C$ 575. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Newark Airport takes 5h 34m, 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 San Francisco to Newark Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 280, which is 28% 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 34m, compared with 8h 12m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 8h 16m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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

Newark Airport (EWR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 39 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Newark Airport range from C$ 423 to C$ 782, with an average of C$ 575 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 423 counts as a good deal.

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