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$719+ Cheap flights to San Francisco Bay Area

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— SFO
13 Apr — 20 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San Francisco Bay Area in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 March 2026.

Wed 3/613:20
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 5/622:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/3$1,078
Fri 24/413:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 1/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/3$1,079
Sun 31/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 10/622:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/3$1,081
Sun 3/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 15/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/3$1,082
Wed 3/613:20
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Sun 7/622:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/3$1,083
Sun 31/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 7/622:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/3$1,085
Fri 1/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 31/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/3$1,086
Fri 1/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 24/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,096
Sun 19/413:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 24/422:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,098
Sun 26/406:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
Fiji Airways
Sun 3/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,101
Sat 1/809:10
SYD
-
SJC
2 stops30h 32m
American Airlines
Wed 19/809:49
SJC
-
SYD
2 stops28h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/3$1,291
Thu 6/812:00
SYD
-
SJC
1 stop21h 41m
American Airlines
Wed 19/809:49
SJC
-
SYD
2 stops28h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/3$1,301

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Return from

$1,078

One-way from

$722

Popular in

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Average price

$1,364
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 3/6-5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

13:20-13:55

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

22:35-11:50

1 stop20h 15m

$1,226

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/7

11:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

22:05-08:45

1 stop17h 40m

$1,238

SydneySan Jose

SYD - SJC

SYDSJC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/4

13:15-19:27

2 stops23h 12m

San Jose

Sun 3/5

18:39-11:50

2 stops24h 11m

$1,349

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

20:45-20:31

1 stop16h 46m

Oakland

Thu 30/4

07:09-18:50

2 stops18h 41m

$1,403

SydneySan Jose

SYD - SJC

SYDSJC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

20:45-19:45

2 stops40h 00m

San Jose

Thu 30/4

08:05-18:50

1 stop17h 45m

$1,413

SydneySan Jose

SYD - SJC

SYDSJC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/4

20:45-09:30

2 stops29h 45m

San Jose

Wed 13/5

07:00-18:50

2 stops18h 50m

$1,426

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

20:45-20:25

1 stop16h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 5/6

08:25-18:50

1 stop17h 25m

$1,439

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/4

20:45-09:27

2 stops29h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

08:25-18:50

1 stop17h 25m

$1,449

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/4

20:45-20:31

1 stop16h 46m

Oakland

Wed 13/5

07:00-18:50

1 stop18h 50m

$1,450

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/4

20:45-20:31

1 stop16h 46m

Oakland

Fri 1/5

10:10-18:50

1 stop39h 40m

$1,452

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Best time to book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San Francisco Bay Area

How long is the flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

On average, a flight from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area takes 15 hours 31 minutes. Flights to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on 12 March 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area

The most flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area are scheduled on a Tuesday (13 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $963
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $952
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,018
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $827

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area are Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Bay Area. Reviews last updated 14 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. 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
232 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

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
232 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

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
610 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

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
1,004 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

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
9,422 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

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
10,800 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

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 San Francisco Bay Area

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Alaska Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How much is a return flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

    A return flight to San Francisco Bay Area will typically cost around $223, however they can be found for as little as $88.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco Bay Area, 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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