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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Australia from $497

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
16 أبريل — 23 أبريل1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 17 مارس 2026.

ج 15/522:35
SFO
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SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
ر 20/513:20
SYD
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SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/3$1,024
ح 26/422:35
SFO
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SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Fiji Airways
ح 3/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,025
ر 22/422:35
SFO
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SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
ح 3/513:15
SYD
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SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/3$1,028
ر 22/422:35
SFO
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SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
ر 29/413:20
SYD
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SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/3$1,031
ج 1/522:35
SFO
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SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
ج 15/513:15
SYD
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SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 17/3$1,032
س 8/822:35
SFO
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SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
ج 21/806:00
SYD
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SFO
1 stop24h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/3$1,035
ج 8/522:35
SFO
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SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
ج 22/513:15
SYD
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SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/3$1,037
ر 5/823:10
SFO
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BNE
1 stop18h 25m
Fiji Airways
س 29/823:50
BNE
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SFO
1 stop30h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/3$1,044
ر 29/422:35
SFO
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SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
ر 6/513:20
SYD
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SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/3$1,045
ح 3/522:35
SFO
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SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Fiji Airways
ح 17/506:00
SYD
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SFO
1 stop24h 55m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,051
ح 3/522:35
SFO
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BNE
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
ح 17/511:35
BNE
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SFO
1 stop19h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,057
ح 2/823:25
SFO
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SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
ر 26/813:15
SYD
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SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/3$1,065

Find 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 17 مارس 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,024

One-way from

$497

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,519

Good round-trip deal

$6,739 or less

Good one-way deal

$959 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 15/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Australia
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($310 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 17 مارس 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Australia that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

ج 10/4

18:00-13:55

2 stops27h 25m

Adelaide

خ 23/4

20:00-10:40

2 stops31h 10m

$1,416

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

س 9/5

08:15-18:50

1 stop17h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

خ 21/5

20:45-20:25

1 stop16h 40m

$1,517

San FranciscoCoolangatta

SFO - OOL

SFOOOL

San Francisco

ر 29/4

22:05-10:45

1 stop19h 40m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

ر 6/5

11:55-06:16

2 stops35h 21m

$1,593

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

ر 20/5

22:05-10:55

1 stop20h 20m

Adelaide

خ 28/5

19:45-12:55

2 stops33h 40m

$1,616

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

خ 3/9

19:55-23:35

2 stops34h 40m

Melbourne

ث 15/9

17:05-20:35

2 stops20h 30m

$1,617

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

ر 6/5

19:53-07:05

1 stop18h 12m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ح 10/5

21:25-17:45

Nonstop13h 20m

$1,637

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

ح 19/4

22:05-17:45

2 stops27h 10m

Adelaide

خ 14/5

20:00-12:55

2 stops33h 25m

$1,646

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

س 20/6

18:08-10:20

2 stops23h 42m

Adelaide

س 18/7

06:00-13:08

2 stops23h 38m

$1,667

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

ث 30/6

18:08-11:05

2 stops24h 27m

Adelaide

ث 14/7

12:40-17:45

1 stop21h 35m

$1,669

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

ث 31/3

13:43-11:15

2 stops28h 02m

Adelaide

ن 20/4

20:00-17:45

1 stop38h 15m

$1,674

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Australia

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Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Australia (average of $314). Flying from San Francisco to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,130). 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 17 مارس 2026.

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 17 مارس 2026.

The most flights from SFO to AU0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Australia delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 190 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Australia flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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 17 مارس 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Hawaiian Airlines, andQantas Airways from San Francisco to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
233 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
233 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
233 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,839 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
233 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,005 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
233 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,431 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
233 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

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 45 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Australia?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways fly from San Francisco to Australia in about 17h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 05m. There are 11941 km between San Francisco and Australia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $462 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $644 and Virgin Australia from $650 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: Virgin Australia (80%), United Airlines (80%), SWISS (80%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Australia is generally $966, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $952. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,024 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Australia (average of $314). Flying from San Francisco to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,130). 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 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Australia

Discover the top 4 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 17 مارس 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$920Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,036Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,219Average$1,722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,445Average$2,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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