Cheap flights from San Francisco to Australia from $710

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,319

One-way from

$710

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,715

Good round-trip deal

$1,595 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,023 or less
16/10-22/10
  • 16/10-22/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 08m total
  • San Francisco to Australia
15/11
  • 15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($415 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Australia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Australia.

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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 16 September 2025.

Thu 16/1019:47SFO - SYD
1 stop25h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1017:20SYD - SFO
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,319
Mon 20/1023:55SFO - PER
1 stop40h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 3/1108:40PER - SFO
1 stop26h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,355
Mon 27/1023:30SFO - PER
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1105:35PER - SFO
2 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,363
Mon 27/1023:30SFO - PER
1 stop40h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 10/1108:40PER - SFO
1 stop26h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,366
Sun 19/1023:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 30/1011:35SYD - SFO
1 stop26h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,367
Wed 29/1023:30SFO - BNE
1 stop41h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 5/1111:05BNE - SFO
1 stop26h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,373
Tue 14/1023:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 21/1011:10SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 13/9$1,388
Tue 14/1023:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 17/1011:10SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 13/9$1,391
Fri 31/1018:28SFO - BNE
2 stops22h 52mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1111:20BNE - SFO
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,396
Mon 13/1023:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 25/1011:10SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,409
Fri 31/1023:25SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Fri 28/1114:15MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,418
Sun 2/1122:05SFO - BNE
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Sun 9/1111:20BNE - SFO
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,423

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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 FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

Wed 29/10

16:15-10:55

2 stops25h 10m

Adelaide

Wed 5/11

11:55-11:05

1 stop17h 40m

$1,573

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

16:15-10:55

2 stops25h 10m

Adelaide

Sun 16/11

06:05-11:05

2 stops23h 30m

$1,582

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 27/11

20:40-19:45

1 stop28h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/12

21:40-05:49

1 stop27h 09m

$1,592

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 17/11

07:25-19:45

1 stop17h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/11

21:40-19:12

1 stop16h 32m

$1,592

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

19:47-19:45

1 stop29h 58m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

21:40-19:22

1 stop16h 42m

$1,616

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 2/11

19:57-19:45

1 stop28h 48m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

21:40-19:22

1 stop16h 42m

$1,616

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 12/10

23:25-12:45

1 stop19h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/10

14:15-13:25

1 stop17h 10m

$1,663

San FranciscoCoolangatta

SFO - OOL

SFOOOL

San Francisco

Fri 31/10

07:25-09:45

2 stops33h 20m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 7/11

10:55-11:05

1 stop18h 10m

$1,735

San FranciscoPerth

SFO - PER

SFOPER

San Francisco

Thu 16/10

23:10-22:40

1 stop32h 30m

Perth

Sun 26/10

08:30-22:15

1 stop28h 45m

$1,763

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

11:25-10:30

1 stop29h 05m

Cairns

Tue 13/1

12:00-21:00

1 stop27h 00m

$1,766

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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 16 September 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 16 September 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).

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 16 September 2025.
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.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

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

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

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

    Airlines like Air New Zealand, Hawaiian Airlines, and Alaska Airlines fly from San Francisco to Australia in about 17h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 45m. 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 most popular routes from San Francisco to Australia?

  • 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: Alaska Airlines (68%), Qantas Airways (65%), American Airlines (65%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Australia is generally $1,436, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $992. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,321 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.

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  • 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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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$857Average$1,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,042Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,216Average$1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,412Average$2,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,440Average$2,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,495Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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