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Cheap flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area from $618

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,232

One-way from

$618

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,809
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/6-13/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 05m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area
20/5
  • 20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 40m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($218 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Fri 13/610:20SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 13/614:25SFO - SYD
1 stop23h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,232
Thu 1/510:00SYD - SFO
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/522:55SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,243
Wed 17/913:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways
Fri 26/922:35SFO - SYD
1 stop20h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,338
Thu 1/521:40SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/507:00SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,410
Thu 18/910:10SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 14/1023:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,430
Tue 29/409:20SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 23mAir Canada
Sat 3/507:10SFO - SYD
1 stop31h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4$1,507
Sat 18/1011:15SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 25mVietnam Airlines
Thu 13/1121:10SFO - SYD
1 stop41h 40mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,535
Fri 13/613:15SYD - SJC
2 stops26h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/619:57SJC - SYD
2 stops22h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,538
Fri 19/907:55SYD - SFO
1 stop42h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sat 4/1011:30SFO - SYD
1 stop25h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,571
Fri 2/520:55SYD - SFO
2 stops41h 51mANA
Tue 6/511:20SFO - SYD
2 stops29h 05mANA
Deal found 29/4$1,636
Sun 4/509:30SYD - SFO
1 stop23h 00mAsiana Airlines
Tue 13/523:30SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,660
Mon 12/522:10SYD - SFO
1 stop38h 45mChina Airlines
Thu 15/501:05SFO - SYD
1 stop40h 40mChina Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,714

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Sydney

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 13/6

14:25-07:00

1 stop23h 35m

$1,232

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/6

10:00-13:50

2 stops20h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 24/6

22:55-11:45

1 stop19h 50m

$1,243

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

13:15-13:50

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 26/9

22:35-11:45

1 stop20h 10m

$1,338

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/9

10:10-20:50

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

23:55-09:00

1 stop39h 05m

$1,430

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

10:20-12:23

2 stops44h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

19:13-09:35

1 stop19h 22m

$1,525

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/10

11:15-18:40

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 13/11

21:10-09:50

1 stop41h 40m

$1,535

SydneySan Jose

SYD - SJC

SYDSJC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

13:15-22:39

2 stops26h 24m

San Jose

Fri 20/6

19:57-11:45

2 stops22h 48m

$1,538

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/9

07:55-09:40

1 stop42h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 4/10

11:30-06:55

1 stop25h 25m

$1,571

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/9

21:40-10:32

2 stops29h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

19:55-19:45

1 stop29h 50m

$1,664

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/5

09:30-15:30

1 stop23h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 1/6

23:30-07:30

1 stop39h 00m

$1,702

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $876). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

The most flights from SYD to zzXIH are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 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 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 inches 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 29 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.3
Very Good

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney.

  • How popular is this Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $781 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Fiji Airways from $827 and Philippine Airlines from $1,044 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Consider Air New Zealand (82%), United Airlines (80%) or SWISS (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area is generally $4,515, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,028. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $1,088 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $876). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$909Average$1,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,012Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,054Average$1,757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,066Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,138Average$1,653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,158Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,191Average$1,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$1,218Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,226Average$2,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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