Cheap flights from Australia to San Francisco from $589

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated 27 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,167

One-way from

$589

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,450

Good round-trip deal

$1,286 or less

Good one-way deal

$769 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 7/11-11/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 55m total
  • Australia to San Francisco
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 50m total
  • Australia to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($189 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Australia to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 August 2025.

Sun 31/821:40SYD - SFO
1 stop16h 53mAlaska Airlines
Fri 19/909:33SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,161
Sun 31/821:40SYD - SFO
1 stop16h 53mAlaska Airlines
Sun 14/920:04SFO - SYD
1 stop30h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,162
Fri 7/1121:40SYD - SFO
2 stops40h 02mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 11/1107:52SFO - SYD
2 stops40h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/8$1,167
Sat 30/821:40SYD - SFO
1 stop16h 53mAlaska Airlines
Sat 13/906:00SFO - SYD
2 stops20h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,171
Sat 30/821:40SYD - SFO
1 stop16h 53mAlaska Airlines
Mon 15/905:50SFO - SYD
2 stops20h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,179
Thu 30/1010:20SYD - SFO
2 stops25h 09mAir Canada
Thu 6/1118:00SFO - SYD
1 stop20h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 26/8$1,182
Thu 16/1010:20SYD - SFO
2 stops25h 21mAir Canada
Thu 6/1108:38SFO - SYD
2 stops29h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 26/8$1,184
Thu 13/1110:45BNE - SFO
1 stop22h 50mAir Canada
Sat 29/1108:38SFO - BNE
2 stops30h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 25/8$1,185
Sun 14/921:40SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 24/905:50SFO - SYD
2 stops20h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,185
Fri 5/1221:40SYD - SFO
2 stops21h 08mAlaska Airlines
Sun 14/1220:05SFO - SYD
1 stop28h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 24/8$1,190
Wed 27/810:10SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 3/923:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,191
Tue 16/921:40SYD - SFO
1 stop16h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 9/1008:35SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,195

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Australia

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/11

21:40-18:42

2 stops40h 02m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

07:52-19:45

2 stops40h 53m

$1,167

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

10:20-17:41

2 stops25h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

08:38-09:35

2 stops29h 57m

$1,184

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/10

10:20-17:41

2 stops25h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

18:00-09:35

1 stop20h 35m

$1,184

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

10:20-15:28

1 stop23h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

08:38-09:35

2 stops53h 57m

$1,184

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/10

10:20-12:11

1 stop19h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

08:38-09:35

2 stops53h 57m

$1,184

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/10

10:20-17:41

2 stops25h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

08:38-09:35

2 stops29h 57m

$1,184

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/9

21:40-08:09

1 stop27h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 24/9

05:50-19:45

2 stops20h 55m

$1,185

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/12

21:40-23:48

2 stops21h 08m

San Francisco

Sun 14/12

20:05-19:45

1 stop28h 40m

$1,190

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Thu 13/11

10:45-14:51

2 stops22h 06m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

08:38-08:45

2 stops30h 07m

$1,201

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Thu 30/10

08:20-20:22

2 stops29h 02m

San Francisco

Thu 13/11

19:57-22:25

2 stops32h 28m

$1,201

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Australia to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 AU to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia 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 27 August 2025.

When flying from Australia to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 27 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to San Francisco, such as Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Australia?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from Australia, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 19.0 km from the centre of San Francisco.

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

  • How long is the flight from Australia to San Francisco?

    For as low as $1,282, Hawaiian Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Australia in 17h 55m. There are 12645 km between Australia and San Francisco. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to San Francisco are Fiji Airways ($589), Air Canada ($777), and Vietnam Airlines ($1,005).

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to San Francisco?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Australia to San Francisco?

    Consider American Airlines (77%), Alaska Airlines (77%) or Qantas Airways (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Australia to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to San Francisco?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,945 for a flight from Australia to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $764 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,016.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to San Francisco?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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 Australia to San Francisco?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Australia to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 Australia to San Francisco

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DeltaCheapest$690Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$934Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,021Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,026Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,039Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,060Average$1,844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,068Average$1,695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,068Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,106Average$2,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,113Average$1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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