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— SFO
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
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 1 August 2026.

Thu 10/909:10
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SFO
1 stop19h 09m
American Airlines
Wed 23/916:12
SFO
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SYD
1 stop21h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,179
Thu 30/709:10
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SFO
1 stop30h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 12/810:12
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop27h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,181
Tue 8/921:25
SYD
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SFO
Nonstop13h 20m
American Airlines
Tue 22/916:12
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,182
Mon 3/809:10
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop23h 24m
American Airlines
Sun 16/813:45
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,184
Tue 3/1111:20
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop18h 47m
Qantas Airways
Wed 18/1120:45
SFO
-
SYD
Nonstop14h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/7$1,185
Mon 10/809:10
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SFO
1 stop19h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 8/912:38
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop25h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,187
Tue 18/810:20
SYD
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SFO
Nonstop13h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 11/1123:05
SFO
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SYD
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,189
Mon 3/809:10
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SFO
1 stop20h 58m
American Airlines
Mon 31/810:12
SFO
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SYD
1 stop27h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,192
Mon 10/810:20
SYD
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SFO
Nonstop13h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 7/923:00
SFO
-
SYD
Nonstop14h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,194
Thu 20/810:20
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SFO
Nonstop13h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 16/1119:51
SFO
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SYD
1 stop18h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,195

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 1 August 2026.

Return from

$1,179

One-way from

$524

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,238
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 10/9-23/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 02m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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16/9
  • 16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 17m total
  • Sydney to Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($86 potential increase over avg. return price).
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SYD - SFO

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

13:56-07:00

1 stop24h 04m

$1,189

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

09:15-23:01

2 stops30h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

09:55-06:50

2 stops27h 55m

$1,198

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/10

09:30-19:15

1 stop26h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

23:05-07:55

Nonstop14h 50m

$1,198

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

11:50-06:25

Nonstop13h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 16/11

12:26-09:05

1 stop25h 39m

$1,201
Fastest return journey

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 3/9

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,263

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

11:50-07:25

Nonstop13h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 17/11

23:05-09:20

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,263

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

20:45-10:00

2 stops30h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 3/9

18:56-18:50

2 stops30h 54m

$1,650

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

09:30-20:18

1 stop27h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

23:05-06:55

Nonstop14h 50m

$1,788

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/12

11:50-06:25

Nonstop13h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 10/1

06:00-09:05

1 stop32h 05m

$1,840

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/12

11:20-10:04

1 stop17h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 13/1

20:45-06:25

Nonstop14h 40m

$2,093

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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.

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 $949
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $832
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $937
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,010

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

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).

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 25 July 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 Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 1 August 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
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
249 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
657 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
1,073 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
10,063 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
11,415 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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 $338, however they can be found for as little as $106.

  • 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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