What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to San Francisco?

Sydney (SYD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Adelaide to San Francisco on Cheapflights. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to San Francisco?

Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,575. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Adelaide to San Francisco?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 47m. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Adelaide to San Francisco?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 28m.

How popular is this Adelaide to San Francisco flight route?

Flights from Adelaide to San Francisco have been viewed 220 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Adelaide to San Francisco?

There are many flights that can get you from Adelaide to San Francisco in 23h. Fly via Air Canada, Air New Zealand, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Adelaide and San Francisco is about 12989 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 flying from Adelaide to San Francisco round-trip?

United Airlines, at $1,035, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Air Canada. Users have found that United Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to San Francisco?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Adelaide to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $4,282, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,425. The most popular route (Adelaide - San Francisco), is priced around $1,537.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Adelaide to San Francisco?

When booking a flight from Adelaide to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Air New Zealand or Virgin Australia as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ADL to SFO?

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

Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to San Francisco?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to San Francisco?

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

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Adelaide to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Adelaide to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,574 and $2,453 in August. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,535 on Air New Zealand (3 Aug-19 Aug). Find deals

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 June 2026.

Mon 3/812:05

ADL

SFO

1 stop17h 20m

Air New Zealand

Wed 19/822:05

SFO

ADL

1 stop20h 20m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 23/6$1,535

Thu 12/1106:10

ADL

SFO

2 stops22h 52m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 18/1117:35

SFO

ADL

2 stops27h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 23/6$1,598

Mon 19/1006:10

ADL

SFO

2 stops21h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 30/1017:35

SFO

ADL

2 stops25h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 25/6$1,651

Wed 5/807:50

ADL

SFO

2 stops21h 35m

Air New Zealand

Tue 18/822:05

SFO

ADL

2 stops25h 50m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 26/6$1,669

Sun 1/1121:40

ADL

SFO

2 stops34h 41m

Air Canada

Thu 5/1117:35

SFO

ADL

2 stops28h 05m

Air Canada

Deal found 24/6$1,680

Thu 22/1006:10

ADL

SFO

2 stops26h 41m

Air Canada

Mon 26/1017:35

SFO

ADL

2 stops26h 50m

Air Canada

Deal found 23/6$1,682

Mon 19/1018:35

ADL

SFO

1 stop32h 45m

Singapore Airlines

Fri 30/1010:40

SFO

ADL

1 stop28h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 25/6$1,695

Thu 6/819:45

ADL

SFO

2 stops33h 40m

Air New Zealand

Mon 24/822:05

SFO

ADL

1 stop20h 20m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 25/6$1,702

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Round-trip from	$1,535
One-way from	$684
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$1,751

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Adelaide

Sun 1/11

21:40-13:51

2 stops34h 41m

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Thu 5/11

17:35-16:10

2 stops28h 05m

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Mon 3/8

06:25-12:55

2 stops23h 00m

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Wed 19/8

22:05-19:00

2 stops28h 25m

$1,885

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ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Sun 1/11

07:15-22:25

2 stops32h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 5/11

23:35-14:10

1 stop20h 05m

$2,034

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Thu 23/7

20:00-21:38

2 stops42h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 30/7

23:20-11:05

1 stop19h 15m

$2,044

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Sun 1/11

18:35-08:50

1 stop31h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 5/11

09:40-08:50

1 stop28h 40m

$2,140

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ADL - SFO

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Adelaide

Thu 22/10

18:35-09:50

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 26/10

10:40-08:50

1 stop28h 40m

$2,151

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ADL - SFO

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Adelaide

Thu 23/7

14:25-23:56

3 stops26h 01m

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Thu 30/7

19:42-22:35

2 stops34h 23m

$2,320

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ADL - SFO

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Adelaide

Tue 15/12

21:40-12:35

2 stops33h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 15/1

22:05-16:10

2 stops23h 35m

$2,586

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ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Tue 11/8

17:15-10:20

3 stops33h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 17/8

00:35-08:55

2 stops39h 50m

$2,705

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ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Mon 3/8

06:00-11:27

2 stops21h 57m

San Francisco

Wed 19/8

18:56-13:35

3 stops26h 09m

$2,779

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Adelaide to San Francisco?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Adelaide to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to San Francisco (average of $1,329). Flying from Adelaide to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,101). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Adelaide to San Francisco?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Adelaide to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

646 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

646 reviews

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8.0

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

462 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

646 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,053 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

646 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,901 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

646 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,269 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

646 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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How popular is this Adelaide to San Francisco flight route?
Flights from Adelaide to San Francisco have been viewed 220 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Adelaide to San Francisco?
There are many flights that can get you from Adelaide to San Francisco in 23h. Fly via Air Canada, Air New Zealand, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Adelaide and San Francisco is about 12989 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 flying from Adelaide to San Francisco round-trip?
United Airlines, at $1,035, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Air Canada. Users have found that United Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to San Francisco?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Adelaide to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $4,282, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,425. The most popular route (Adelaide - San Francisco), is priced around $1,537.
Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to San Francisco 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 Adelaide to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to San Francisco (average of $1,329). Flying from Adelaide to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,101). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$1,035	Average$1,440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,067	Average$1,382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,188	Average$1,467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,201	Average$1,777	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,311	Average$1,707	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,438	Average$1,843	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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