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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Australia from $587

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,363

One-way from

$587

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,777

Good round-trip deal

$1,805 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,083 or less
Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 15/9-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Australia
4/9
  • 4/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($402 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($99 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 4 July 2025.

Mon 15/923:55SFO - PER
1 stop40h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 13/1008:45PER - SFO
1 stop27h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,363
Sun 24/823:25SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Sun 7/913:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/7$1,365
Wed 27/823:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 7/910:10SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,368
Tue 4/1122:30SFO - MEL
1 stop37h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 11/1108:00MEL - SFO
1 stop30h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,380
Tue 12/809:40SFO - SYD
1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/816:20SYD - SFO
1 stop22h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,383
Thu 25/918:38SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 42mAir Canada
Wed 1/1009:20SYD - SFO
2 stops25h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 1/7$1,407
Fri 7/1122:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Sun 23/1114:15MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/7$1,412
Mon 13/1008:00SFO - SYD
2 stops30h 05mAlaska Airlines
Mon 20/1010:10SYD - SFO
2 stops27h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,415
Sat 23/801:45SFO - SYD
1 stop24h 30mANA
Sun 7/911:50SYD - SFO
1 stop21h 40mANA
Deal found 1/7$1,426
Sun 24/823:25SFO - BNE
1 stop18h 10mFiji Airways
Sun 7/911:35BNE - SFO
1 stop19h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/7$1,441
Tue 9/922:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 23/908:35MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/6$1,479
Thu 28/823:55SFO - BNE
1 stop41h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 8/911:15BNE - SFO
1 stop26h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,502

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPerth

SFO - PER

SFOPER

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

23:55-07:25

1 stop40h 30m

Perth

Mon 13/10

08:45-20:50

1 stop27h 05m

$1,363

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

23:55-09:00

1 stop39h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

11:10-20:50

1 stop27h 40m

$1,365

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

22:30-07:20

1 stop37h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

08:00-19:30

1 stop30h 30m

$1,380

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

09:40-14:40

1 stop36h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/8

16:20-21:33

1 stop22h 13m

$1,383

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 24/8

13:25-09:25

2 stops27h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

11:50-16:30

1 stop21h 40m

$1,395

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 25/9

18:38-07:20

1 stop19h 42m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/10

09:20-17:41

2 stops25h 21m

$1,407

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

22:05-12:45

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

14:15-12:25

1 stop17h 10m

$1,412

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

23:25-11:45

1 stop19h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/10

15:10-13:25

1 stop16h 15m

$1,420

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Sun 24/8

23:25-10:35

1 stop18h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 7/9

11:35-13:50

1 stop19h 15m

$1,441

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Thu 28/8

23:55-09:55

1 stop41h 00m

Brisbane

Mon 8/9

11:15-20:50

1 stop26h 35m

$1,502

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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 4 July 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 4 July 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 4 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Emirates, andSingapore 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.

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.
8.4
Very Good

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.

Related info for your journey

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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?

  • 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 $811 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $832 and ANA from $847 one-way.

  • 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: American Airlines (87%), Alaska Airlines (87%), Qantas Airways (87%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Australia is generally $2,008, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $742. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,083 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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    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$868Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,057Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,211Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,477Average$1,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,496Average$2,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,516Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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