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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Australia from $602

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,314

One-way from

$602

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,652

Good round-trip deal

$1,473 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,085 or less
21/9-1/10
  • 21/9-1/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 02m total
  • San Francisco to Australia
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  • 2/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($417 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($104 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Sun 21/918:39SFO - CBR
2 stops30h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1006:00CBR - SFO
2 stops23h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,314
Thu 14/822:55SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 05mFiji Airways
Sun 7/913:20MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,339
Wed 17/922:35SFO - ADL
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1006:25ADL - SFO
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,382
Tue 12/823:55SFO - MEL
1 stop37h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 26/806:30MEL - SFO
1 stop31h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,394
Thu 19/618:50SFO - SYD
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Wed 25/609:25SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 33mDelta
Deal found 10/6$1,426
Tue 12/823:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 30/810:10SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 9/6$1,428
Sat 28/616:18SFO - SYD
1 stop22h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 26/709:10SYD - SFO
1 stop18h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,431
Fri 1/821:59SFO - SYD
1 stop40h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/816:20SYD - SFO
1 stop22h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,437
Fri 1/819:40SFO - BNE
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/806:00BNE - SFO
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,443
Sun 3/807:10SFO - BNE
1 stop30h 55mAir Canada
Sun 17/810:00BNE - SFO
1 stop17h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 11/6$1,448
Sun 20/722:55SFO - BNE
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Sun 27/711:35BNE - SFO
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,455
Tue 28/1023:25SFO - BNE
1 stop41h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 14/1111:10BNE - SFO
1 stop27h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,471

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Australia that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCanberra

SFO - CBR

SFOCBR

San Francisco

Sun 21/9

18:39-18:30

2 stops30h 51m

Canberra

Wed 1/10

06:00-12:11

2 stops23h 11m

$1,314

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 14/8

22:55-12:00

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

13:20-13:50

1 stop17h 30m

$1,339

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

Wed 17/9

22:35-22:00

2 stops30h 55m

Adelaide

Wed 8/10

06:25-13:25

2 stops24h 30m

$1,382

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

23:55-06:30

1 stop37h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 26/8

06:30-20:50

1 stop31h 20m

$1,394

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

23:55-08:00

1 stop39h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/8

10:10-20:50

1 stop27h 40m

$1,428

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sat 28/6

16:18-07:30

1 stop22h 12m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/7

09:10-10:56

1 stop18h 46m

$1,431

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 26/6

05:35-06:35

2 stops32h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/6

09:25-09:58

1 stop17h 33m

$1,432

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 1/8

21:59-07:30

1 stop40h 31m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/8

16:20-21:33

1 stop22h 13m

$1,437

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

07:10-07:05

1 stop30h 55m

Brisbane

Sun 17/8

10:00-10:33

1 stop17h 33m

$1,448

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Sun 20/7

22:55-10:25

1 stop18h 30m

Brisbane

Sun 27/7

11:35-13:45

1 stop19h 10m

$1,455

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Australia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Australia (average of $129). Flying from San Francisco to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Australia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

The most flights from SFO to AU0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and China Airlines from San Francisco to Australia to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,204 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
738 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
882 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
194 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Australia?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Australia. It is only a 19.0 km journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city centre.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Australia flight route?

    Flights from San Francisco to Australia have been viewed 105 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Australia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $602 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $637 and Philippine Airlines from $895 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Australia?

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco to Australia are San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith, San Francisco - Melbourne and San Francisco - Brisbane.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Australia?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Australia on time: American Airlines (100%), Alaska Airlines (100%), Qantas Airways (100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Australia?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Australia is generally $1,979, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $748. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,161 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Australia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Australia (average of $129). Flying from San Francisco to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Australia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$876Average$1,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$943Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,222Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,420Average$2,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,490Average$1,898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,529Average$1,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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