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Cheap flights from Adelaide to San Francisco from $878

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — SFO
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to San Francisco
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 20 November 2025.

Thu 20/1120:00ADL - SFO
2 stops33h 35mAir New Zealand
Thu 4/1219:50SFO - ADL
2 stops27h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/11$1,887
Wed 31/1214:55ADL - SFO
Nonstop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/123:05SFO - ADL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11$2,167
Mon 1/1219:00ADL - SFO
2 stops43h 10mChina Southern
Mon 8/1223:35SFO - ADL
2 stops39h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 18/11$2,227
Sun 7/1206:25ADL - SFO
2 stops41h 54mAlaska Airlines
Thu 25/1220:03SFO - ADL
2 stops49h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/11$2,348
Tue 25/1108:05ADL - SFO
3 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1207:30SFO - ADL
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$2,362
Tue 25/1116:10ADL - SFO
2 stops23h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/1220:15SFO - ADL
1 stop20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/11$2,434
Tue 25/1111:40ADL - SFO
1 stop22h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 2/1220:15SFO - ADL
1 stop29h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11$2,463
Thu 20/1120:00ADL - SFO
1 stop38h 25mQantas Airways
Thu 4/1207:27SFO - ADL
2 stops31h 53mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$2,466
Thu 27/1106:00ADL - SFO
2 stops31h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/1207:15SFO - ADL
2 stops34h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/11$2,508

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,703

One-way from

$878

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,570

Good round-trip deal

$1,821 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,585 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 12/1-20/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 85h 29m total
  • Adelaide to San Francisco
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9/5
  • 9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Adelaide to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($235 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($109 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Thu 22/1

13:15-18:44

2 stops23h 59m

San Francisco

Thu 29/1

19:00-12:15

2 stops22h 45m

$1,788

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Mon 12/1

19:00-15:55

1 stop39h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

20:15-20:15

1 stop29h 30m

$2,001

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Thu 22/1

19:00-15:55

1 stop39h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 29/1

19:01-13:40

2 stops24h 09m

$2,076

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Mon 12/1

06:00-12:00

2 stops24h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

23:05-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$2,127

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Thu 29/1

18:35-07:50

1 stop31h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

09:40-08:50

1 stop28h 40m

$2,152

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Thu 22/1

06:10-06:50

1 stop19h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 29/1

23:05-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$2,160

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Wed 31/12

14:55-11:15

Nonstop14h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 15/1

23:05-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$2,167

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Wed 14/1

12:35-19:45

2 stops25h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

07:31-08:15

2 stops30h 14m

$2,195

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Fri 16/1

18:55-10:34

2 stops34h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

13:20-14:05

2 stops30h 15m

$2,244

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Sat 9/5

19:50-13:25

2 stops34h 05m

$878

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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Adelaide to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Adelaide to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Adelaide to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 65 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 $1,101). Flying from Adelaide to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,342). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Adelaide to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated 20 November 2025.
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
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
533 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
942 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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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  • How popular is this Adelaide to San Francisco flight route?

    Flights from Adelaide to San Francisco have been viewed 197 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 24h 30m. Fly via Qantas Airways, United Airlines, or Singapore 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?

    Fiji Airways, at $1,101, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Air New Zealand. Users have found that Fiji Airways is 39% 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 $2,131, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,241. The most popular route (Adelaide - San Francisco), is priced around $1,887.

  • 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.

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    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.

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    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 $1,101). Flying from Adelaide to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,342). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,101Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$2,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,195Average$1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,262Average$1,968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,264Average$1,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,395Average$1,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,673Average$2,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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