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11 Dec — 18 Dec1
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Flights to San Francisco in 2026
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Cheapest flights to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 November 2026.
Wed 11/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 35m
Wed 25/1121:50 -
1 stop29h 15m
Deal found 10/11$1,195
Wed 25/1121:25 -
Nonstop13h 30m
Mon 7/1210:44 -
1 stop27h 16m
Deal found 10/11$1,227
Wed 11/1121:25 -
Nonstop13h 30m
Wed 25/1120:45 -
Nonstop14h 40m
Deal found 10/11$1,233
Wed 2/1211:20 -
1 stop27h 27m
Wed 2/1223:05 -
Nonstop15h 15m
Deal found 10/11$1,240
Tue 10/1111:20 -
1 stop30h 48m
Wed 11/1123:05 -
Nonstop15h 15m
Deal found 9/11$1,243
Tue 24/1111:10 -
1 stop19h 08m
Mon 7/1210:44 -
1 stop27h 16m
Deal found 10/11$1,244
Thu 12/1111:50 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Wed 25/1123:05 -
Nonstop15h 15m
Deal found 10/11$1,249
Wed 25/1121:25 -
Nonstop13h 30m
Wed 2/1207:50 -
2 stops30h 10m
Deal found 9/11$1,250
Tue 24/1111:50 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Mon 7/1223:05 -
Nonstop15h 15m
Deal found 10/11$1,253
Best flights to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 November 2026.
Sat 13/311:50 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Sat 27/322:50 -
Nonstop15h 05m
Deal found 10/11$1,398
Tue 26/121:40 -
2 stops29h 40m
Wed 17/221:13 -
2 stops27h 32m
Deal found 8/11$1,633
Sun 14/307:05 -
3 stops27h 21m
Sun 28/319:55 -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 10/11$2,460
Mon 7/1211:50 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Tue 29/1223:10 -
Nonstop15h 10m
Deal found 10/11$1,405
Thu 17/1210:40 -
2 stops32h 32m
Sun 17/110:05 -
2 stops25h 45m
Deal found 6/11$3,189
Fri 4/1211:50 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Thu 31/1220:05 -
Nonstop15h 15m
Deal found 10/11$1,548
Thu 10/1221:40 -
2 stops21h 19m
Thu 17/1217:30 -
2 stops31h 15m
Deal found 10/11$2,425
Fri 27/1111:50 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Mon 11/121:25 -
1 stop40h 40m
Deal found 6/11$2,016
Sat 13/317:50 -
3 stops38h 40m
Sat 27/316:55 -
2 stops55h 05m
Deal found 10/11$2,508
Tue 26/113:20 -
Nonstop13h 50m
Mon 22/213:55 -
1 stop24h 10m
Deal found 8/11$2,226
Mon 1/211:50 -
Nonstop13h 40m
Fri 19/220:00 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Deal found 8/11$2,300
Tue 22/1211:50 -
Nonstop13h 40m
Wed 20/123:10 -
Nonstop15h 10m
Deal found 8/11$3,025
Direct flights to San Francisco
Explore direct flight options to San Francisco based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 11 November 2026.
Wed 27/121:25 -
Nonstop13h 30m
Wed 10/220:45 -
Nonstop14h 40m
Deal found 9/11$1,244
Tue 26/113:20 -
Nonstop13h 50m
Sun 14/220:00 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Deal found 9/11$1,247
Mon 25/113:20 -
Nonstop13h 50m
Wed 17/220:00 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Deal found 9/11$1,250
Wed 25/1121:25 -
Nonstop13h 30m
Wed 2/1220:45 -
Nonstop14h 40m
Deal found 9/11$1,252
Tue 24/1111:50 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Mon 7/1223:05 -
Nonstop15h 15m
Deal found 10/11$1,253
Tue 24/1111:50 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Wed 2/1220:00 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Deal found 9/11$1,256
Fri 5/221:25 -
Nonstop13h 30m
Sun 14/220:45 -
Nonstop14h 40m
Deal found 10/11$1,266
Wed 27/121:25 -
Nonstop13h 30m
Wed 10/220:45 -
Nonstop14h 40m
Deal found 9/11$1,269
Fri 29/121:25 -
Nonstop13h 30m
Wed 3/220:45 -
Nonstop14h 40m
Deal found 10/11$1,304
Sun 24/121:25 -
Nonstop13h 30m
Wed 10/220:45 -
Nonstop14h 40m
Deal found 9/11$1,320
Tue 26/113:20 -
Nonstop13h 50m
Sat 13/223:00 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Deal found 9/11$1,323
Sat 23/111:50 -
Nonstop13h 40m
Sun 14/223:00 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Deal found 9/11$1,324
Last-minute flights to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals to San Francisco. Data last updated 11 November 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 11/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 35m
Wed 25/1121:50 -
1 stop29h 15m
Deal found 10/11$1,195
Wed 11/1121:25 -
Nonstop13h 30m
Wed 25/1120:45 -
Nonstop14h 40m
Deal found 10/11$1,233
Tue 17/1111:20 -
2 stops49h 08m
Tue 15/1211:25 -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 11/11$1,170
Tue 24/1111:10 -
1 stop19h 08m
Mon 7/1210:44 -
1 stop27h 16m
Deal found 10/11$1,244
Wed 25/1121:25 -
Nonstop13h 30m
Mon 7/1210:44 -
1 stop27h 16m
Deal found 10/11$1,227
Wed 25/1121:25 -
Nonstop13h 30m
Mon 7/1208:36 -
2 stops29h 24m
Deal found 11/11$1,249
Wed 25/1121:25 -
Nonstop13h 30m
Wed 2/1207:50 -
2 stops30h 10m
Deal found 9/11$1,250
Wed 2/1211:20 -
1 stop27h 27m
Wed 2/1223:05 -
Nonstop15h 15m
Deal found 10/11$1,240
One-way flights to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 November 2026.
Sat 30/114:00 -
1 stop17h 35m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/11$548
Fri 19/206:00 -
1 stop25h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 7/11$550
Sun 14/214:55 -
1 stop16h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 7/11$554
Fri 26/206:00 -
1 stop25h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 7/11$555
Wed 17/214:00 -
2 stops26h 27m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 7/11$563
Thu 21/114:00 -
2 stops43h 37m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11$567
Thu 4/214:00 -
2 stops43h 37m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 6/11$577
Sun 14/214:55 -
2 stops25h 32m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 7/11$582
Sun 28/214:55 -
2 stops42h 42m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11$593
Tue 6/413:15 -
1 stop17h 25m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/11$600
Find flight deals to San Francisco
Find the latest flights to San Francisco in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 7,457,451 searches and data was last updated on 11 November 2026.
Locate flights to San Francisco that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 7,457,451 searches and data was last updated on 11 November 2026.
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SydneySan Francisco
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 6/4
13:15-13:40
1 stop17h 25m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
00:00-18:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$600
SydneySan Francisco
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 18/11
11:20-16:06
1 stop23h 46m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
00:00-18:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,034
SydneySan Francisco
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 21/2
08:55-14:55
3 stops25h 00m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
00:00-18:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,185
SydneySan Francisco
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 13/3
11:50-06:25
Nonstop13h 35m
San Francisco
Sat 27/3
22:50-07:55
Nonstop15h 05m
$1,398
SydneySan Francisco
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 7/12
11:50-06:25
Nonstop13h 35m
San Francisco
Tue 29/12
23:10-09:20
Nonstop15h 10m
$1,405
SydneySan Francisco
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 14/2
21:25-15:55
Nonstop13h 30m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
00:00-18:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,465
Fastest return journey
SydneySan Francisco
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 7/4
21:25-17:45
Nonstop13h 20m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
00:00-18:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,497
SydneySan Francisco
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 18/2
11:50-06:25
Nonstop13h 35m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
00:00-18:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,546
SydneySan Francisco
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 4/12
11:50-06:25
Nonstop13h 35m
San Francisco
Thu 31/12
20:05-06:20
Nonstop15h 15m
$1,548
SydneySan Francisco
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 6/4
10:20-06:50
Nonstop13h 30m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
00:00-18:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,550
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Best time to book a flight to San Francisco
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When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco?
Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
When is the cheapest time to fly to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2026.
Users looking for the lowest fares to San Francisco 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.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco?
The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco are Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
Weekly flight availability to San Francisco
The most flights from Sydney to San Francisco 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).
Rainfall in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.
Temperature in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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).
How long is the flight to San Francisco?
On average, a flight from Sydney to San Francisco takes 13 hours 20 minutes. Flights to San Francisco from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 11 November 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia to the United States have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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 San Francisco
What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?
Booking a flight to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you intend on flying to San Francisco. It is only a 17.7 km journey from San Francisco to San Francisco’s city centre. SFO handles an average of 6 flights per day from Sydney. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 12 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Sydney.
Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco 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 San Francisco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Fiji Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?
San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost $65, while return flights cost around $191.
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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