How popular is this San Francisco to Australia flight route?

Flights from San Francisco to Australia have been viewed 23 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Australia?

Airlines like Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Australia in about 19h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 45m. There are 11391 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 $444 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $581 and Virgin Australia from $634 one-way.

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.

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).

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 cheapest flights from San Francisco to Australia?

While on average a flight from San Francisco to Australia is generally $1,555, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $758. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,091 for that flight.

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 most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Australia?

United Airlines, Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Australia.

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 17.7 km journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city centre.

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.

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Average price	$1,664
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Australia?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Australia (average of $1,517). Flying from San Francisco to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,579). 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?

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

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

How often are flights from San Francisco to Australia delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 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 10% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Australia?

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Australia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 9 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines 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.

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8.0

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259 reviews

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Anonymous,July 2026

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They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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7.5

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Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

United Airlines

7.4

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Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Frontier

5.6

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Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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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 17.7 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 23 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Australia?
Airlines like Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Australia in about 19h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 45m. There are 11391 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 $444 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $581 and Virgin Australia from $634 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 $1,555, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $758. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,091 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Australia (average of $1,517). Flying from San Francisco to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,579). 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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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,361	Average$1,861	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,409	Average$2,210	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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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 10 September 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

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

How often are flights from San Francisco to Australia delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 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 10% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Australia?

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Australia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 9 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines 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.

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

How popular is this San Francisco to Australia flight route?

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Australia?

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

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Australia?

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

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

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