Flights San Francisco → Newark
As of October 2026, economy flights from San Francisco to Newark have a typical range USD 396–766, median USD 483. Full range across all 207 offers: USD 377–1010. We found 19% of 207 offers from budget carriers (around USD 410) and 81% from full-service carriers (around USD 570).
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Best offers by airline: San Francisco → Newark
Based on 207 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: San Francisco → Newark
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United | — | USD 100 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from San Francisco to Newark cost?
Based on 207 offers · October 2026
San Francisco to Newark flights ranged from USD 377 to USD 1010 across 207 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 598 and premium fares around 788 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 207 offers.
These 207 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 401 and USD 705
What hidden fees do San Francisco to Newark flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on San Francisco to Newark routes. The breakdown below is based on 207 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| UA | 45 | 8% |
| DL | 45 | 8% |
| AA | 45 | 11% |
| AS | 45 | 11% |
| United | 100 | 24% |
United: base ~USD 310 + fees USD 100 = ~USD 410 total. United Airlines: base ~USD 525 + fees USD 45 = ~USD 570 total.
United's USD 100 ancillary fees narrow the gap with United Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 215 base difference shrinks to USD 160 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.United charges 2.2x more in ancillary fees than AS on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from San Francisco to Newark?
5 airlines flew San Francisco to Newark in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American Airlines | 27 | — | 396 | 45 (11%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 2 | — | 405 | 45 (11%) |
 United | 10 | — | 410 | 100 (24%) |
 United Airlines | 130 | 412–781 | 570 | 45 (8%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 38 | 396–766 | 606 | 45 (7%) |
Where do the best San Francisco → Newark prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: San Francisco to Newark flights
- San Francisco–Newark had 207 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 483.
- United charges 2.2x more in ancillary fees than AS — USD 100 vs USD 45 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 108 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 396. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from San Francisco to Newark cost?
- Based on 207 offers analyzed, San Francisco to Newark flights range from USD 377 to USD 1010, with a median price of USD 483. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on San Francisco to Newark flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 48 to the base fare on San Francisco to Newark flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on San Francisco to Newark including all fees?
- American Airlines has the lowest median fare on San Francisco to Newark at USD 396 (median across 27 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest San Francisco–Newark flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 396. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on San Francisco to Newark routes?
- San Francisco to Newark has 5 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 377 to USD 1010 across 207 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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