Cheap flights from San Francisco to Australia from $625

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
23 Jul — 30 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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,374

One-way from

$625

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,775

Good round-trip deal

$1,830 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,103 or less
12/8-22/8
  • 12/8-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 13m total
  • San Francisco to Australia
12/8
  • 12/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($400 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($104 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 18 July 2025.

Tue 12/809:40SFO - SYD
1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/816:20SYD - SFO
1 stop22h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,374
Mon 1/923:55SFO - BNE
1 stop41h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 8/911:15BNE - SFO
1 stop26h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,382
Sun 19/1023:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 6/1111:35SYD - SFO
1 stop26h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,385
Tue 11/1122:30SFO - MEL
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 18/1105:55MEL - SFO
1 stop32h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,398
Wed 3/913:05SFO - SYD
2 stops25h 15mAir Canada
Sat 20/909:20SYD - SFO
1 stop18h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 17/7$1,422
Fri 7/1122:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Sun 23/1114:15MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/7$1,433
Sun 5/1023:25SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Sun 12/1014:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/7$1,439
Tue 4/1111:11SFO - SYD
2 stops38h 04mANA
Tue 18/1121:45SYD - SFO
2 stops42h 55mANA
Deal found 17/7$1,445
Sat 9/822:55SFO - BNE
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Thu 28/811:40BNE - SFO
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/7$1,462
Mon 10/1111:40SFO - PER
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1117:50PER - SFO
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,473
Wed 27/823:55SFO - PER
1 stop40h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 8/908:45PER - SFO
1 stop27h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,506
Thu 21/820:04SFO - BNE
2 stops29h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/811:35BNE - SFO
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,510

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Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

09:40-14:40

1 stop36h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/8

16:20-21:33

1 stop22h 13m

$1,374

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Mon 1/9

23:55-09:55

1 stop41h 00m

Brisbane

Mon 8/9

11:15-20:50

1 stop26h 35m

$1,382

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 19/10

23:55-09:00

1 stop39h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

11:35-19:30

1 stop26h 55m

$1,385

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

22:30-08:35

1 stop39h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

05:55-19:30

1 stop32h 35m

$1,398

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 3/9

13:05-07:20

2 stops25h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/9

09:20-10:28

1 stop18h 08m

$1,422

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

$1,433

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

23:25-12:45

1 stop19h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/10

14:15-13:25

1 stop17h 10m

$1,439

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

11:11-20:15

2 stops38h 04m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/11

21:45-21:40

2 stops42h 55m

$1,445

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Sat 9/8

22:55-10:35

1 stop18h 40m

Brisbane

Thu 28/8

11:40-13:50

1 stop19h 10m

$1,462

San FranciscoPerth

SFO - PER

SFOPER

San Francisco

Mon 10/11

11:40-20:15

2 stops40h 35m

Perth

Tue 18/11

17:50-09:30

2 stops31h 40m

$1,473

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 18 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 18 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 18 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.

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very Good

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

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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 $797 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include ANA from $818 and Air Canada from $833 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 (78%), Alaska Airlines (78%), Qantas Airways (78%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Australia is generally $1,789, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,028. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,191 for that flight.

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

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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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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 18 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$880Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,071Average$1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,228Average$1,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,497Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,517Average$2,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,537Average$1,784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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