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Cheap flights from Australia to San Francisco from $540

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
5 May — 12 May1
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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,193

One-way from

$540

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,810

Good round-trip deal

$1,744 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,306 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 3/6-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Australia to San Francisco
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • Australia to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($218 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 April 2025.

Thu 4/923:50BNE - SFO
1 stop31h 00mFiji Airways
Wed 29/1023:25SFO - BNE
1 stop18h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,184
Thu 14/806:15SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 30mFiji Airways
Fri 29/823:25SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,193
Thu 14/813:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/919:46SFO - SYD
1 stop25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,208
Fri 29/813:30MEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Wed 17/922:35SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,235
Thu 14/810:00MEL - SFO
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/823:25SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,332
Thu 30/1022:35BNE - SFO
1 stop34h 25mEVA Air
Thu 13/1123:30SFO - BNE
1 stop26h 50mEVA Air
Deal found 30/4$1,396
Thu 5/610:50CBR - SFO
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/622:55SFO - CBR
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,404
Sat 3/521:40SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/507:00SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,410
Thu 18/910:10SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 14/1023:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,430
Thu 1/521:40SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 5/507:00SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,440
Thu 12/612:35ADL - SFO
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Thu 19/622:55SFO - ADL
1 stop20h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,447
Tue 14/1011:15BNE - SFO
1 stop26h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 28/1023:25SFO - BNE
1 stop41h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,449

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to San Francisco 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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Thu 4/9

23:50-13:50

1 stop31h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 29/10

23:25-10:35

1 stop18h 10m

$1,184

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/6

13:15-13:50

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 14/6

22:55-11:45

1 stop19h 50m

$1,193

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

13:30-13:25

1 stop16h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 17/9

22:35-12:25

1 stop20h 50m

$1,235

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/6

16:20-07:15

1 stop31h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 12/6

19:50-14:40

1 stop25h 50m

$1,257

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 14/8

10:15-13:45

2 stops20h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 28/8

23:00-12:00

1 stop20h 00m

$1,332

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Mon 16/6

22:15-20:10

1 stop38h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 6/7

01:00-20:00

1 stop26h 00m

$1,397

CanberraSan Francisco

CBR - SFO

CBRSFO

Canberra

Thu 5/6

10:50-13:50

2 stops20h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 26/6

22:55-15:50

2 stops23h 55m

$1,404

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/5

21:40-21:45

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

07:00-19:45

1 stop19h 45m

$1,410

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Tue 14/10

11:15-20:50

1 stop26h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 28/10

23:25-09:55

1 stop41h 30m

$1,449

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

07:30-20:50

1 stop31h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

23:25-07:20

1 stop36h 55m

$1,450

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to San Francisco

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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 30 April 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 30 April 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).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 30 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to San Francisco, such as Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Japan Airlines. 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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,186 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
732 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
852 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    The Australia to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 9,555 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 ($540), EVA Air ($915), and Philippine Airlines ($957).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Australia to San Francisco, consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco, Melbourne - San Francisco or Brisbane - San Francisco, as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider Air New Zealand (82%), United Airlines (80%) or SWISS (80%) 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 $4,516 for a flight from Australia to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $1,028 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,088.

  • 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$909Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$963Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$979Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,046Average$2,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,054Average$1,818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,082Average$1,702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,086Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,158Average$1,757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,180Average$1,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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