Cheap flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area from $716

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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 18 December 2025.

Mon 22/1214:00SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/120:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,530
Thu 18/1211:20SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/120:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,545
Wed 24/1214:00SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/123:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,601
Fri 19/1214:00SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/123:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,605
Wed 24/1210:40SYD - SFO
2 stops31h 21mDelta
Sat 10/105:45SFO - SYD
2 stops31h 45mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,610
Fri 19/1212:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/122:35SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,611
Sat 27/1214:15SYD - OAK
2 stops40h 39mDelta
Fri 9/116:54OAK - SYD
2 stops44h 36mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,685
Mon 22/1211:20SYD - SJC
2 stops28h 56mLufthansa
Mon 5/116:10SJC - SYD
2 stops45h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12$1,705
Thu 25/1221:40SYD - SJC
1 stop18h 00mAlaska Airlines
Mon 29/1207:00SJC - SYD
1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,957
Mon 29/1210:40SYD - OAK
2 stops48h 24mDelta
Wed 7/105:55OAK - SYD
2 stops31h 35mDelta
Deal found 17/12$2,252
Mon 29/1214:15SYD - OAK
2 stops20h 49mDelta
Fri 9/112:38OAK - SYD
2 stops24h 52mDelta
Deal found 17/12$2,328
Tue 30/1214:15SYD - SJC
1 stop18h 26mDelta
Thu 8/113:30SJC - SYD
2 stops24h 00mDelta
Deal found 17/12$2,328

Find 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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,286

One-way from

$716

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,892
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 28/1-4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 25m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area
2/2
  • 2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 50m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
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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Depart

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SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

14:00-12:25

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

22:05-12:35

1 stop19h 30m

$1,455

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

10:20-14:00

1 stop22h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

23:50-08:20

1 stop38h 30m

$1,483

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

14:00-08:45

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

19:45-09:05

1 stop18h 20m

$1,520

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

14:00-08:45

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

21:10-09:05

1 stop40h 55m

$1,530

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

10:40-17:38

2 stops25h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

09:55-08:30

2 stops27h 35m

$1,534

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

13:15-13:50

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

22:35-11:45

1 stop20h 10m

$1,561

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/1

14:00-08:45

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

22:55-09:15

Nonstop15h 20m

$1,596

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/1

14:00-08:45

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

19:45-09:05

1 stop18h 20m

$1,596

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

14:15-18:40

2 stops45h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

22:50-08:15

1 stop40h 25m

$1,604

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/1

14:15-16:09

2 stops20h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

13:08-06:50

1 stop22h 42m

$1,605

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/12

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $665). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,161). 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 18 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney 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 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 18 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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?

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Fiji Airways, Asiana Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 13h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11941 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $488 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $602 and Air Canada from $661 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 American Airlines (73%), Alaska Airlines (73%) or Qantas Airways (73%) 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 $2,600, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,000. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $1,277 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $665). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,161). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$676Average$1,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$784Average$1,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$915Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$977Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,064Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,083Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,096Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,098Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,160Average$1,780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,274Average$1,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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