San Francisco to Newark (SFO–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–EWR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,559 miles in approximately 4h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 149 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: LX, OS, OZ, SN, TP, VA | 99 | 752, 772, 777, 77W, 789 | 4h36-5h55 | Star Alliance | LX, OS, OZ, SN, TP, VA | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, JX | 29 | 73J, 7M9 | 5h36-5h45 | Oneworld | HA, JX | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Newark from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→EWR | SJC→EWR | SMF→EWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 30 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 254 | 1 | 14 |
| Flight time | 4h 36m | 4h 57m | 5h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 61% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Newark.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.
Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.
Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.
SFO–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to EWR
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 254 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to EWR ranges from 4 hours 36 minutes to 5 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,559 miles (4,118 km). There are approximately 254 weekly flights outbound and 247 return, totaling 501 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
149 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).