NewarktoSan FranciscoFlight Time
EWR–SFO · Nonstop
Newark (Newark Liberty International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 5h 52m, covering 2,559 miles. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and EVA Air fly the route nonstop with 12-13/day departures, from 06:00 to 19:20 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~5h 52m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 2,559 mi | Nonstop | 12-13/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Newark to San Francisco
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and EVA Air operate 12-13/day flights from EWR to SFO. Departures leave from Terminals C and B at EWR.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 19:20
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 15
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 11-12/day | Boeing 757, Boeing 777, Boeing 787 · Terminal C |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SFO to EWR flights — 12-13/day on 4 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for EWR, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 85 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Newark to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 5h 52m, based on the 2,559-mile flying distance.
How far is Newark from San Francisco?
Newark (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 2,559 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Newark to San Francisco?
Yes. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and EVA Air fly nonstop from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO), with 12-13/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Newark to San Francisco?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and EVA Air fly nonstop from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO).
What aircraft fly from Newark to San Francisco?
The EWR–SFO route is flown with Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Boeing 777, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Newark
- LGA - New YorkLaguardia Airport · 17 mi from EWRFlights from LGA
- JFK - New YorkJohn F Kennedy International Airport · 21 mi from EWRFlights from JFK
- PHL - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia International Airport · 80 mi from EWRFlights from PHL
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights to OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights to SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights to SMF