Award flights from San Francisco to Newark (EWR)
Award space from San Francisco to Newark (EWR)
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) and Newark (EWR) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on SFO–EWR (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 32,500 miles + $5.60 on SFO–EWR (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on SFO–EWR (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
- SFO–EWR · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,600 pts + $5.60
- SFO–EWR · Qantas
- Lowest business class
- 32,500 pts + $5.60
- SFO–EWR · AAdvantage · mixed cabin from 30,000 pts + $5.60 on SFO–EWR (MileagePlus)
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- SFO–EWR · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on SFO–EWR: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SJC–EWR. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 32,500 miles + $5.60, about 4.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from San Francisco to Newark (EWR) on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–EWR (seen on 315 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EWR | 315 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EWR | 321 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EWR | 320 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,200 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EWR | 318 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EWR | 324 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EWR | 276 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.01 | SJC–EWR | 19 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 19,500 pts + $20.75 | SFO–EWR | 32 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EWR | 274 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $9.40 | SFO–EWR | 231 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EWR | 130 |
| Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $51.05 | SJC–EWR | 6 |
| GOL Smiles | 46,400 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–EWR | 72 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to Newark (EWR) on points: 50,600 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on SFO–EWR (seen on 82 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to Newark (EWR) on points: 32,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–EWR (seen on 236 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SFO–EWR | 324 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $11.20 | SFO–EWR | 1 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 32,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EWR | 236 |
| Etihad Guest | 48,000 pts + $57.60Mixed cabin | SFO–EWR | 66 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,400 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SFO–EWR | 247 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $42.25 | OAK–EWR | 10 |
| GOL Smiles | 82,900 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | SFO–EWR | 56 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Newark (EWR) on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–EWR (seen on 315 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EWR | 315 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SFO–EWR | 324 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EWR | 320 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 49,300 pts + $5.60 | SJC–EWR | 47 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 102,600 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EWR | 1 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 122,000 pts + $11.20 | OAK–EWR | 6 |
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.
San Francisco to Newark (EWR) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- To
- Newark (EWR)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 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), Air Canada (AC), 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 Newark (EWR)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Newark (EWR), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Newark (EWR) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 315 dates | 50,600 pts + $5.60Qantas · 82 dates | 30,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 324 dates · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 315 dates |
| Oakland (OAK) to Newark (EWR) | 12,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 55 dates | 56,600 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 38 dates | 30,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 38 dates · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 55 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to Newark (EWR) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 78 dates | 62,100 pts + $5.60Qantas · 9 dates | 30,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 27 dates · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 78 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, San Francisco to Newark (EWR)
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Newark (EWR) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 315 dates.
- Premium Economy: 50,600 points + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Newark (EWR) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed premium economy award space there on 82 dates.
- Business Class: 32,500 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Newark (EWR) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 236 dates; mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on SFO–EWR (United MileagePlus).
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Newark (EWR) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 315 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SFO–EWR | JetBlue TrueBlue | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SFO–EWR | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–EWR | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 50,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–EWR | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | OAK–EWR | United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–EWR | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SJC–EWR | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–EWR | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 102,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 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 SFO–EWR, which showed nonstop space there on 324 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 50,600 points + $5.60 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on SFO–EWR, which showed nonstop space there on 75 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 68,400 points + taxes vary via Qantas Frequent Flyer on SFO–EWR, which showed nonstop space there on 19 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop space via Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Best months to fly from San Francisco to Newark (EWR) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)AAdvantage | 59,300 pts + $5.60 (6 dates)MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + $5.60 (30 dates)TrueBlue | 50,600 pts + $5.60 (8 dates)Qantas | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 50,600 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Qantas | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 50,600 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Qantas | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 50,600 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Qantas | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 50,600 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Qantas | 57,400 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Qantas · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 50,600 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Qantas | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 58,700 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 58,700 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 48,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)AAdvantage | 58,700 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 70,400 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 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 San Francisco to Newark (EWR) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Newark (EWR)?
In business class, SFO–EWR with 32,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on SFO–EWR (United MileagePlus). In economy, SFO–EWR 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 San Francisco and Newark (EWR) had award space?
SFO–EWR (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), OAK–EWR (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SJC–EWR (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 San Francisco to Newark (EWR)?
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 315 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:44 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 32,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 236 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:44 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 San Francisco to Newark (EWR)?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 315 dates, business class 236 dates, first class 315 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 19 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 320 dates, first class 320 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 276 dates, business class 1 date); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 321 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 318 dates, first class 47 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 6 dates, business class 66 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 72 dates, business class 56 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Newark (EWR) 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 San Francisco to Newark (EWR)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $51.05 with Etihad Guest (30,000 miles + $51.05); in business class from $5.60 with MileagePlus (30,000 miles + $5.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $57.60 with Etihad Guest (48,000 miles + $57.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). 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 San Francisco to Newark (EWR)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), 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: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), 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: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), 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: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), 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 San Francisco to Newark (EWR) 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 (28 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 32,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (30 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 San Francisco to Newark (EWR)?
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, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 8 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.