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 36m. Find deals

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

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,494. Find deals

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

Sydney (SYD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of one-stop itineraries from Adelaide to San Francisco on Cheapflights. 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 49m.

How popular is this Adelaide to San Francisco flight route?

Flights from Adelaide to San Francisco have been viewed 272 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 17h 20m. Fly via Qantas Airways, American Airlines, or Air New Zealand 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 $1,017, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways. Users have found that United Airlines is 36% 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 $1,389, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,317. The most popular route (Adelaide - San Francisco), is priced around $1,384.

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, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia as they are the most popular for this route.

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 $1,415 and $1,780 in April. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,300 on Air New Zealand (24 Apr-29 Apr). Find deals

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Fri 24/412:05

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SFO

1 stop17h 20m

Air New Zealand

Wed 29/422:05

SFO

ADL

1 stop20h 20m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 4/3$1,300

Sun 19/407:15

ADL

SFO

2 stops23h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 26/422:35

SFO

ADL

2 stops30h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 5/3$1,323

Wed 15/406:05

ADL

SFO

2 stops24h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 22/422:35

SFO

ADL

2 stops30h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 2/3$1,339

Fri 24/407:15

ADL

SFO

2 stops23h 10m

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Wed 29/422:35

SFO

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2 stops30h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 4/3$1,360

Mon 9/314:15

ADL

SFO

Nonstop14h 50m

United Airlines

Mon 23/323:55

SFO

ADL

Nonstop15h 55m

United Airlines

Deal found 2/3$1,384

Thu 7/519:45

ADL

SFO

2 stops33h 40m

Air New Zealand

Mon 18/522:05

SFO

ADL

1 stop20h 20m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 3/3$1,404

Wed 4/314:55

ADL

SFO

Nonstop14h 50m

United Airlines

Mon 16/323:55

SFO

ADL

Nonstop15h 55m

United Airlines

Deal found 2/3$1,430

Thu 7/521:20

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SFO

2 stops29h 30m

Air Canada

Mon 18/519:30

SFO

ADL

2 stops23h 10m

Air Canada

Deal found 3/3$1,475

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Round-trip from	$1,300
One-way from	$890
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,599
Good round-trip deal	$1,317 or less

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Adelaide

Wed 15/4

07:15-13:55

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22:35-21:10

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Fri 17/4

13:25-17:45

1 stop20h 50m

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22:30-11:05

1 stop20h 05m

$1,531

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ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Sat 18/4

06:00-11:30

2 stops22h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

17:57-09:25

2 stops22h 58m

$1,581

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ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Mon 16/3

16:10-21:13

2 stops22h 33m

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19:53-11:55

2 stops23h 32m

$1,613

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ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Mon 27/4

12:05-12:55

1 stop17h 20m

San Francisco

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22:05-10:55

1 stop20h 20m

$1,682

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Adelaide

Wed 15/4

12:25-06:50

1 stop34h 55m

San Francisco

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23:20-11:05

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$1,714

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ADL - SFO

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Adelaide

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1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

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23:10-11:10

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$1,803

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Adelaide

Thu 16/4

12:40-08:00

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San Francisco

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19:59-22:35

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$2,080

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ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Fri 20/3

06:05-22:15

2 stops33h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 23/3

12:25-15:45

2 stops33h 50m

$2,250

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ADL - SFO

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Adelaide

Sun 5/7

06:00-10:58

2 stops21h 28m

San Francisco

Sun 26/7

20:08-13:35

3 stops24h 57m

$2,332

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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 50 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 $1,017). Flying from Adelaide to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,264). 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 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.

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 Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia 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.

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

228 reviews

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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

8.0

Very Good

228 reviews

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8.0

Very Good

228 reviews

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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

608 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

228 reviews

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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 👍👍

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

445 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

228 reviews

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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

1,002 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

228 reviews

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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

9,405 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

228 reviews

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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 👍👍

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How popular is this Adelaide to San Francisco flight route?
Flights from Adelaide to San Francisco have been viewed 272 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 17h 20m. Fly via Qantas Airways, American Airlines, or Air New Zealand 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 $1,017, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways. Users have found that United Airlines is 36% 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 $1,389, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,317. The most popular route (Adelaide - San Francisco), is priced around $1,384.
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 $1,017). Flying from Adelaide to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,264). 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$1,017	Average$1,539	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,048	Average$1,340	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$1,070	Average$1,460	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,151	Average$1,723	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,167	Average$1,439	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,323	Average$1,547	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,412	Average$2,125	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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