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The Hilton Newark Airport is a chic hotel that is only a 3-minute drive from Newark Liberty International Airport and a 20-minute drive from the iconic Statue of Liberty. The Wyndham Garden is a 12-minute drive from the airport and just over a 30-minute drive from the Empire State Building.

Sankaku is a restaurant that is located in Terminal 3 of San Francisco International Airport and offers a variety of sushi and sake, while Lark Creek Grill is located in Terminal 2 and has sandwiches and salads. Andalé is also a popular Mexican-style restaurant that is inside of Terminal 2.

If you are interested in traditional souvenirs like t-shirts, magnets, and picture frames, stop by the America! store that is located in Concourse A of Newark Liberty International Airport. If you need to pick up a kid-friendly gift, pay a visit to the Creative Kidstuff shop that is located near Concourse A3.

If you need a way to pass the time before your flight starts boarding, there are several activities that you can do at San Francisco International Airport. There is the Aviation Museum, which is located in the Main Hall and details California’s aviation history, or entertainment rentals from InMotion Entertainment. You can also browse through the different rotating art exhibits that are found in most terminals.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Newark Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Newark Airport.

Flights from San Francisco to Newark Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Newark (EWR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Newark Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $392 return via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX), compared with $578 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $55–$111 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 757-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Newark Airport most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – 9% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the San Francisco to Newark Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $545 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $683, a difference of $139. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Newark Airport route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 7 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Newark Airport flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, Night flights for 27%, and Evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Newark Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 11:35
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 05:34.

The flight takes about 5h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 37% above the route average of $574. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Newark Airport takes 5h 35m, covering 6,622 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Newark Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $272, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 34m, compared to 8h 12m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 8h 16m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Newark Airport is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Newark Airport (EWR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $39 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Ace
· Budget
· Alamo
· Dollar
· Hertz

Return flights from San Francisco to Newark Airport range from $422 to $780, with an average of $574 over the past 12 months. Anything below $422 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Newark Airport flights:

• • Alaska Airlines
• • JetBlue