flights.net EWR → SFO
- Distance
- 2,559 mi
- Carriers
- 3
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a US domestic route of about 2,559 miles. United's premium transcon backbone connecting its Newark fortress hub to the Bay Area, often operated with 757 and 767 widebody-style cabins. Newark to San Francisco is among the busiest business routes in United's network.
Connecting Newark, United States with San Francisco, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 2,559-mile sector nonstop in about 5h 37m. Departures use Newark Liberty International Airport, a 3 terminals airport that is a base for United Airlines; arrivals land at San Francisco International Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors United Airlines, Alaska Airlines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the EWR–SFO sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2,559 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 5h 37m |
| Nonstop carriers | 3 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 757, Boeing 767, Airbus A321neo |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue operate nonstop service from Newark to San Francisco. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- United Airlines (UA)
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
- JetBlue (B6)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 757, Boeing 767, Airbus A321neo between Newark and San Francisco. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
September and October deliver the clearest San Francisco skies, while shoulder-season fares dip in spring. Summer fog can mean morning delays inbound.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Newark to San Francisco route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for EWR–SFO where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
Related routes
- EWR → LIS Newark to Lisbon
- FLL → EWR Fort Lauderdale to Newark
- MCO → EWR Orlando to Newark
- SAN → SFO San Diego to San Francisco
- IAD → SFO Washington to San Francisco
- DEN → SFO Denver to San Francisco
- SFO → SEA San Francisco to Seattle
- BOS → SFO Boston to San Francisco
- EWR → LAX Newark to Los Angeles
- EWR → LHR Newark to London
- LHR → EWR London to Newark
- LAX → SFO Los Angeles to San Francisco
- SFO → LAX San Francisco to Los Angeles
- JFK → SFO New York to San Francisco
- SFO → JFK San Francisco to New York
- SFO → LHR San Francisco to London
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Newark to San Francisco?
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is about 2,559 miles (4,118 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 5h 37m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Newark to San Francisco?
- United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue operate nonstop service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- What aircraft are used on the EWR to SFO route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 757, Boeing 767 and Airbus A321neo on the Newark–San Francisco route.
- When is the best time to fly from Newark to San Francisco?
- September and October deliver the clearest San Francisco skies, while shoulder-season fares dip in spring. Summer fog can mean morning delays inbound.
- Is EWR to SFO a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the EWR to SFO route connect?
- This route links Newark, United States with San Francisco, United States.
- Which airports does the Newark to San Francisco route use?
- Flights depart Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR/KEWR) in Newark and arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO/KSFO) in San Francisco.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.