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$530+ Cheap flights to Carmel-by-the-Sea

— SFO
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
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

Mon 2/1114:00 -
3 stops37h 19m
Mon 9/1109:14 -
2 stops32h 21m
Deal found 18/9$1,118
Wed 14/1010:20 -
1 stop23h 01m
Wed 21/1008:28 -
2 stops29h 52m
Deal found 14/9$1,170
Mon 12/1010:20 -
1 stop18h 00m
Mon 19/1008:28 -
2 stops29h 52m
Deal found 14/9$1,172
Thu 15/1010:20 -
1 stop19h 51m
Thu 22/1008:23 -
1 stop29h 57m
Deal found 14/9$1,198
Tue 27/1014:00 -
2 stops24h 32m
Thu 12/1109:14 -
2 stops32h 21m
Deal found 16/9$1,202
Wed 21/1010:20 -
2 stops24h 56m
Wed 28/1008:37 -
2 stops29h 58m
Deal found 13/9$1,204
Mon 19/1014:15 -
2 stops24h 23m
Mon 30/1111:41 -
2 stops29h 54m
Deal found 16/9$1,208

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Return from

$1,118

One-way from

$530

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,463
2/11-9/11
  • 2/11-9/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 69h 40m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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  • Fiji Airways
  • 27/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 40m total
  • Sydney to Carmel-by-the-Sea
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SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/11

11:20-13:51

1 stop21h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$996

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/9

22:15-21:10

2 stops39h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,159

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/9

08:35-16:30

3 stops48h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,159

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

07:10-18:50

3 stops29h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,162

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

10:20-17:16

2 stops24h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

18:53-08:35

1 stop19h 42m

$1,204

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/9

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

23:05-07:55

Nonstop14h 50m

$1,264

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

11:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

23:55-09:20

Nonstop15h 25m

$1,267

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/11

11:20-10:32

1 stop18h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,332

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/11

11:50-06:25

Nonstop13h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,366

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/11

11:50-06:25

Nonstop13h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,368

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

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.

Weekly flight availability to Carmel-by-the-Sea

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

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $957
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $822
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $927
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,006

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

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

Rainfall in Carmel-by-the-Sea 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

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).

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

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 Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Carmel-by-the-Sea

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
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
669 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,102 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,227 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
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.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,649 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
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.

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, Frontier 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 $242, however they can be found for as little as $146.

  • 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 (13 hours 5 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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