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Newark Museum of Art
New Jersey’s largest museum, known for American art, Tibetan galleries, decorative arts, and the planetarium. A core cultural stop in Newark.
Flights from San Francisco, CA to Newark, NJ depart on average 76 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $143 (€117) if you book in advance.
There are 19 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:56. The fastest flight covers the 2556 miles (4115 km) distance in 5h 28m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2556 miles (4115 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $143 (€117) |
Flights per day 76 |
Direct flights 19 |
Fastest flight 5h 28m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 5 days |
Cheapest price
$352
Average price
$750
Fastest journey
5 h 23 m
Average duration
5 h 32 m
Flights per day
124
Distance
4115 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Francisco, CA to Newark, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Newark, NJ will cost around $750 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $352.
Of the 124 flights that leave San Francisco, CA for Newark, NJ onSun, Jun 21, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct flights cover the 4115 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 5 h 23 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the longest flights will take 5 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
SY396 · SY233
SY396 · SY565
SY396 · SY567
AA1198 · AA1049
SY398 · SY565
UA2416
UA1141
UA2480
UA698
UA435Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $143. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $143, and a train costs an average of $384.
Distance: 2556 miles (4115 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$314 Average price Cheapest | $775 Average price | $398 Average price | $585 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 85h 13m Average total duration 84h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 76h 28m Average total duration 75h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to Newark, NJ:
A flight is $83 (€68) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Francisco, CA to Newark, NJ costing on average $398 (€325).
A flight is $461 (€377) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Francisco, CA to Newark, NJ costing on average $775 (€635).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 75h 58m.
Train takes on average 84h 43m.
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Newark, NJ flights for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA2168 | 5:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 13h54 | 9:54 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1479 · UA2381 | 5:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h42 | 3:42 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3082 · AA1942 | 5:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h14 | 5:14 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2000 · UA1821 | 5:05 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h17 | 5:22 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2000 · UA606 | 5:05 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h34 | 3:39 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1198 · AA1049 | 5:23 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h15 | 4:38 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1198 · AA2388 | 5:23 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h41 | 5:04 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1198 · AA2861 | 5:23 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h06 | 4:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2689+ AA6404 | 5:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h49 | 5:29 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1997+ AA6404 | 5:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h25 | 5:05 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6434 · B6317 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h25 | 5:25 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2614 · AA1936 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h31 | 4:31 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6116 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h41 | 2:41 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2127 · UA2096 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h15 | 5:15 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA419 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h49 | 2:49 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1620 · AS233 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h13 | 5:13 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS620 · AS16 | 6:03 AM San Francisco International Airport | 13h26 | 10:29 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS620 · AS263 | 6:03 AM San Francisco International Airport | 14h56 | 11:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS620 · AS314 | 6:03 AM San Francisco International Airport | 21h56 | 6:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS620 · AS477 | 6:03 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h26 | 6:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2091 · UA1695 | 6:05 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h50 | 4:55 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA234 | 6:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h44 | 2:59 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1233 · UA598 | 6:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h09 | 5:24 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1233 · UA1579 | 6:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h38 | 7:53 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2305 · AA1535 | 6:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h17 | 6:02 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1149 | 7:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h49 | 3:49 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS68 · AS477 | 7:03 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h26 | 6:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS68 · AS16 | 7:03 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h26 | 10:29 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS68 · AS314 | 7:03 AM San Francisco International Airport | 20h56 | 6:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS68 · AS263 | 7:03 AM San Francisco International Airport | 13h56 | 11:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS68 · AS22 | 7:03 AM San Francisco International Airport | 21h35 | 7:38 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS20 | 7:20 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h48 | 4:08 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1410 · AS1631 | 7:20 AM San Francisco International Airport | 19h39 | 5:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1410 · AS18 | 7:20 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h03 | 7:23 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1557 · AS36 | 7:55 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h01 | 10:56 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6316 | 8:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h44 | 4:44 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2904 · AA610 | 8:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h22 | 7:22 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2904 · AA2028 | 8:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h29 | 8:29 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2904 · AA578 | 8:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h20 | 8:20 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2904 · AA618 | 8:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h29 | 7:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA359 · AA3050 | 8:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h23 | 6:23 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1849 · UA4077 | 8:10 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h37 | 6:47 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1960 · AA1060 | 8:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h30 | 7:45 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1960 · AA657 | 8:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h00 | 8:15 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA435 | 8:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h38 | 4:53 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS3455 · AS36 | 8:53 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h03 | 10:56 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2110 · UA334 | 8:55 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h04 | 8:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1896 · UA2227 | 8:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h50 | 8:49 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1896 · UA1970 | 8:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h46 | 7:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1327 · AS314 | 9:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 18h59 | 6:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1327 · AS16 | 9:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h29 | 10:29 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1327 · AS263 | 9:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h59 | 11:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1327 · AS22 | 9:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 19h38 | 7:38 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA713 | 10:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h43 | 6:58 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS656 · AS16 | 10:18 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h11 | 10:29 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS656 · AS263 | 10:18 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h41 | 11:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS656 · AS22 | 10:18 AM San Francisco International Airport | 18h20 | 7:38 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS656 · AS314 | 10:18 AM San Francisco International Airport | 17h41 | 6:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA16 | 10:22 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h47 | 7:09 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B61734 · B61117 | 10:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h05 | 9:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2543 · AA3253 | 10:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h30 | 9:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1604 · UA2168 | 10:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h14 | 9:54 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA717 · UA1084 | 10:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h05 | 8:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1604 · UA1715 | 10:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h49 | 9:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6378 · B61902 | 11:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h04 | 12:04 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA274 | 11:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h55 | 8:10 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1849 · AA1329 | 11:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h04 | 10:29 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2449 · UA1933 | 12:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h29 | 10:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS235 · AS1631 | 12:08 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h51 | 5:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA166 | 12:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h51 | 9:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS630 · AS22 | 12:27 PM San Francisco International Airport | 16h11 | 7:38 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6216 | 12:27 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h03 | 9:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS630 · AS263 | 12:27 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h32 | 11:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS630 · AS314 | 12:27 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h32 | 6:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1597 | 12:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h50 | 9:25 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA540 · UA2613 | 12:43 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h59 | 11:42 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2274 · UA3413 | 12:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h45 | 11:30 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS42 | 1:38 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h48 | 10:26 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2480 | 1:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h36 | 10:26 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS790 · AS26 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 22h09 | 3:29 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS790 · AS22 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h18 | 7:38 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS790 · AS314 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h39 | 6:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6416 | 2:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h54 | 11:29 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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New Jersey’s largest museum, known for American art, Tibetan galleries, decorative arts, and the planetarium. A core cultural stop in Newark.
Interactive music museum space inside Prudential Center with exhibits on recording, artists, and music history. Popular with modern culture fans.
Museum inside the historic Ahavas Sholom synagogue, presenting Jewish history, culture, and community heritage in Newark and New Jersey.
Famous urban park celebrated for its cherry blossoms, lakes, and broad walking routes. One of Newark’s most photogenic and popular outdoor spaces.
Newark’s best-known neighborhood for street life, culture, and walkable urban atmosphere. Popular with both locals and visitors.
Revitalized downtown park with public art, events, lawns, and seating. A lively central gathering spot near major landmarks.
Charcoal-grilled sardines are a classic in Newark's Ironbound, reflecting the neighborhood's strong Portuguese heritage and especially popular during summer festivals.
A saffron rice dish loaded with shellfish and other seafood, widely served in the Ironbound and tied to the area's Spanish and Portuguese dining culture.
Salt cod prepared in traditional Portuguese styles such as baked, grilled, or with potatoes and onions; it is one of the signature foods of Newark's Lusophone community.
A respected Basque and Spanish restaurant known for seafood, garlic shrimp, and refined service, popular for a more upscale Ironbound meal.
A long-established Spanish restaurant known for paella, seafood, and classic Iberian dishes in an elegant old-school setting in the Ironbound.
A popular Brazilian-Portuguese steakhouse best known for rodizio-style meats and a lively group-friendly atmosphere in Newark.
Moderate for U.S. city travel. Hotels can be pricey near the airport, but local dining is fairly affordable.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 15-20% for taxis and rideshares. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, USD 1-2 per bag for porters, and a few dollars daily for hotel housekeeping.
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