Cheap flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area from $692

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
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 4 March 2026.

Fri 13/314:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 20/323:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$1,072
Fri 1/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 15/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$1,095
Fri 1/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 31/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$1,096
Fri 5/613:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 7/622:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$1,109
Sun 19/406:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
Fiji Airways
Sun 26/422:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$1,116
Fri 13/314:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 27/323:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/2$1,136
Fri 19/613:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 26/623:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/3$1,137
Fri 6/306:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Wed 11/323:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/2$1,146
Wed 2/906:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 9/923:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/2$1,151
Wed 18/314:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 26/422:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/3$1,153
Mon 1/611:55
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop18h 00m
Air New Zealand
Mon 15/622:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop17h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/3$1,161
Thu 16/420:45
SYD
-
SJC
2 stops30h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/407:13
SJC
-
SYD
2 stops18h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,344

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 4 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,072

One-way from

$692

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,370
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 10/6-26/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 20m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area
1/6
  • 1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 55m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 4 March 2026.
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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

06:00-13:55

1 stop24h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

22:35-11:50

1 stop20h 15m

$1,231

SydneySan Jose

SYD - SJC

SYDSJC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/4

20:45-09:58

2 stops30h 13m

San Jose

Thu 23/4

07:13-18:50

2 stops18h 37m

$1,344

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

20:45-20:31

1 stop16h 46m

Oakland

Sun 10/5

10:10-18:50

1 stop39h 40m

$1,399

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/6

20:45-20:25

1 stop16h 40m

Oakland

Sat 27/6

08:25-18:50

1 stop17h 25m

$1,433

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/8

20:45-20:25

1 stop16h 40m

Oakland

Mon 31/8

08:15-18:50

1 stop17h 35m

$1,433

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/4

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

22:50-06:55

Nonstop15h 05m

$1,518

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 26/7

18:45-07:00

1 stop19h 15m

$1,528

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/8

20:45-07:25

2 stops27h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 29/8

07:35-18:50

1 stop18h 15m

$1,536

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/3

21:25-16:55

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

19:53-07:05

1 stop18h 12m

$1,558

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/3

21:25-16:55

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

13:40-07:05

1 stop24h 25m

$1,558

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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 $624). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,053). 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 4 March 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% 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 21 February 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday 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 4 March 2026.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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 👍👍

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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 👍👍

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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 👍👍

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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 👍👍

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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 👍👍

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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 👍👍

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, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 13h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 25m. 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 $456 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $565 and Air Canada from $621 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 Avianca (90%), Air New Zealand (90%) or Virgin Australia (86%) 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 $2,319, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $822. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $1,072 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 $624). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,053). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$589Average$1,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$736Average$1,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$889Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$890Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapest$917Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$956Average$2,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,026Average$1,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,028Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,047Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,088Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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