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— SFO
18 Apr — 25 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Carmel-by-the-Sea in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Carmel-by-the-Sea
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 March 2026.

Wed 29/406:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
Fiji Airways
Wed 6/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/3$1,092
Fri 24/406:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
Fiji Airways
Sun 10/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/3$1,095
Thu 23/409:20
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 16m
Air Canada
Thu 21/512:15
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop26h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 17/3$1,096
Thu 30/409:20
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops43h 53m
Air Canada
Thu 7/506:30
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop31h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 16/3$1,100
Wed 22/709:20
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop18h 00m
Air Canada
Tue 4/812:15
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops29h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 16/3$1,108
Wed 6/509:20
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops43h 53m
Air Canada
Fri 29/516:30
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/3$1,122
Wed 3/609:20
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops24h 56m
Air Canada
Sun 7/620:51
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop41h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 16/3$1,123
Wed 20/509:20
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops43h 53m
Air Canada
Tue 26/506:30
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop31h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/3$1,126

Find flight deals to Carmel-by-the-Sea

Find the latest flights to Carmel-by-the-Sea in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2026.

Return from

$1,092

One-way from

$732

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,384
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 29/4-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 8/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 00m total
  • Sydney to Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/4

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

22:50-06:55

Nonstop15h 05m

$1,207

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/7

09:55-12:55

1 stop20h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

22:05-08:45

1 stop17h 40m

$1,211

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

09:30-13:15

1 stop20h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

22:40-07:00

1 stop39h 20m

$1,292

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

20:45-05:57

1 stop26h 12m

San Francisco

Fri 8/5

08:15-18:50

1 stop17h 35m

$1,300

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/6

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 25/7

16:00-07:00

1 stop22h 00m

$1,361

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/6

20:45-07:31

1 stop27h 46m

San Francisco

Thu 9/7

19:42-18:50

1 stop30h 08m

$1,465

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/7

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

16:25-07:00

1 stop21h 35m

$1,512

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/8

20:45-23:53

2 stops20h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

07:35-18:50

1 stop18h 15m

$1,546

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

20:45-08:40

2 stops28h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

16:08-18:50

2 stops33h 42m

$1,774

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

13:15-18:44

2 stops22h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 17/5

19:25-11:50

2 stops23h 25m

$1,870

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Best time to book a flight to Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Carmel-by-the-Sea

When is the best time to book a flight to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights to Carmel-by-the-Sea is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Carmel-by-the-Sea takes 13 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Carmel-by-the-Sea from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Carmel-by-the-Sea should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Carmel-by-the-Sea

The most flights from Sydney to Carmel-by-the-Sea are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Carmel-by-the-Sea are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $959
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $949
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,007
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $825

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Carmel-by-the-Sea are Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines.

Rainfall in Carmel-by-the-Sea by month

Plan your trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Carmel-by-the-Sea ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea by month

Plan your trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Carmel-by-the-Sea

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea. Reviews last updated 19 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to the United States. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
233 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

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 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
615 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
233 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

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
1,006 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
233 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

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
9,442 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
233 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

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 👍👍
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,816 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
233 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

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 👍👍

FAQs about flying to Carmel-by-the-Sea

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Carmel-by-the-Sea if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Carmel-by-the-Sea on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Alaska Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Carmel-by-the-Sea.

  • How much is a return flight to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    A return flight to Carmel-by-the-Sea will typically cost around $222, however they can be found for as little as $87.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Carmel-by-the-Sea depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Carmel-by-the-Sea, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.6 km away from San Francisco).

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