Award flights from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco
Award space from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Newark (EWR) and San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on EWR–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 60,000 miles + $65.70 on EWR–SFO (Etihad Guest); mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on EWR–SFO (United MileagePlus).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- EWR–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,600 pts + $5.60
- EWR–SFO · Qantas
- Lowest business class
- 60,000 pts + $65.70
- EWR–SFO · Etihad Guest · mixed cabin from 30,000 pts + $5.60 on EWR–SFO (MileagePlus)
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- EWR–SJC · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on EWR–SFO: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on EWR–SJC. With Etihad Guest, business class started at 60,000 miles + $65.70, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (30,000 miles + $45.45).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on EWR–SFO (seen on 327 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | EWR–SFO | 327 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 10,200 pts + $5.60 | EWR–SFO | 320 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | EWR–SFO | 328 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,200 pts + $5.60 | EWR–SFO | 326 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | EWR–SFO | 321 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | EWR–SFO | 253 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 19,500 pts + $12.48 | EWR–SFO | 66 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $5.60 | EWR–SFO | 255 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $9.46 | EWR–SFO | 198 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | EWR–SFO | 114 |
| Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $45.45 | EWR–SFO | 42 |
| GOL Smiles | 49,000 pts + taxes not reported | EWR–SFO | 86 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco on points: 50,600 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on EWR–SFO (seen on 27 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco on points: 60,000 miles + $65.70 with Etihad Guest on EWR–SFO (seen on 12 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | EWR–SFO | 321 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 55,100 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | EWR–SFO | 210 |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $65.70 | EWR–SFO | 12 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $43.00 | EWR–OAK | 5 |
| GOL Smiles | 100,100 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | EWR–SFO | 40 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 121,000 pts + $5.60 | EWR–SFO | 58 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on EWR–SJC (seen on 64 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | EWR–SFO | 327 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | EWR–SFO | 321 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $11.20 | EWR–SFO | 328 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 49,300 pts + $5.60 | EWR–SJC | 39 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 102,600 pts + $5.60 | EWR–SFO | 3 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Newark (EWR) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Newark (EWR)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,542–2,559 miles (4,091–4,118 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Newark (EWR) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 327 dates | 50,600 pts + $5.60Qantas · 27 dates | 30,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 321 dates · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 327 dates · Mixed cabin |
| Newark (EWR) to Oakland (OAK) | 12,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 63 dates | 56,100 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 49 dates | 60,000 pts + $43.00Flying Blue · 5 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 63 dates |
| Newark (EWR) to San Jose (SJC) | 10,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 64 dates | 150,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 20 dates | 60,000 pts + $65.70Etihad Guest · 5 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 64 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Newark (EWR) to San Francisco
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Newark (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 327 dates.
- Premium Economy: 50,600 points + $5.60 on Newark (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed premium economy award space there on 27 dates.
- Business Class: 60,000 miles + $65.70 on Newark (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO) with Etihad Guest, which showed business-class award space there on 12 dates; mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on EWR–SFO (United MileagePlus).
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Newark (EWR) to San Jose (SJC) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 64 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | EWR–SJC | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $11.20 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | EWR–SFO | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | EWR–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 50,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | EWR–SFO | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | EWR–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | EWR–SJC | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | EWR–SJC | Delta SkyMiles | 50,100 pts + $5.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | EWR–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 102,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on EWR–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 321 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 50,600 points + $5.60 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on EWR–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 11 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 68,400 points + taxes vary via Qantas Frequent Flyer on EWR–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 36 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 102,600 points + $5.60 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on EWR–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 3 dates.
Best months to fly from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,000 pts + $5.60 (17 dates)AAdvantage | 50,600 pts + $5.60 (2 dates)Qantas | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 10,200 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)TrueBlue | 60,700 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 50,600 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Qantas | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 50,600 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Qantas | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 58,200 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 58,200 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 55,100 pts + $5.60 (24 dates)Qantas · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 58,200 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 62,900 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 58,200 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 68,400 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 66,900 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 62,900 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 58,200 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 62,900 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 58,200 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 62,900 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | — | — | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Newark (EWR) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco?
In business class, EWR–SFO with 60,000 miles + $65.70 (Etihad Guest); mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on EWR–SFO (United MileagePlus). In economy, EWR–SFO with 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Newark (EWR) and San Francisco had award space?
EWR–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), EWR–OAK (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and EWR–SJC (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 327 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 07:52 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 60,000 miles + $65.70 with Etihad Guest. Seen Nov 7, 2026, 01:38 UTC for a Dec 7, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed business-class award space on 12 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 07:49 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 30,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 327 dates, business class 58 dates, first class 327 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 328 dates, first class 328 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 253 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 320 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 326 dates, first class 39 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 42 dates, business class 12 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 86 dates, business class 40 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 66 dates, business class 5 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $45.45 with Etihad Guest (30,000 miles + $45.45); in business class from $5.60 with MileagePlus (30,000 miles + $5.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $65.70 with Etihad Guest (60,000 miles + $65.70). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (30 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 60,000 miles + $65.70 with Etihad Guest (3 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Dec 2026 departures from 30,000 miles + taxes not reported with MileagePlus. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Newark (EWR) to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days and 7 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 8, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.