Newark to San Francisco (EWR–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
EWR–SFO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,559 miles in approximately 5h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 146 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: NH, OS, OZ, SN, TP, VA | 90 | 752, 777, 77W, 789, A21N | 5h39-6h36 | Star Alliance | NH, OS, OZ, SN, TP, VA | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, JX, QF | 28 | 73J, 7M9, B39M | 6h26-6h33 | Oneworld | HA, JX, QF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Francisco from Newark
| Metric | EWR→SFO | TEB→SFO | LGA→SFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 14 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 247 | 4 | – |
| Flight time | 5h 39m | 5h 31m | 5h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 3:00 PM in San Francisco.
NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.
BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.
Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.
Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.
EWR–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to SFO
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 247 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
EWR to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to SFO ranges from 5 hours 39 minutes to 6 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,559 miles (4,118 km). There are approximately 247 weekly flights outbound and 254 return, totaling 501 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
146 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK).