How popular is this Australia to San Francisco flight route?

The Australia to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 2,016 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Australia to San Francisco?

For as low as $1,177, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Australia in 13h 10m. There are 11370 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 ($416), Air New Zealand ($608), and Virgin Australia ($615).

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 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 cheapest flights from Australia to San Francisco?

On average you can expect to pay $5,325 for a flight from Australia to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $616 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,042.

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

Consider American Airlines (58%), Alaska Airlines (58%) or Qantas Airways (58%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Australia to San Francisco.

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

Consider United Airlines, Fiji Airways or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Australia to San Francisco.

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 17.7 km from the centre of San Francisco.

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.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Francisco (average of $1,324). Flying from Australia to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,805). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Australia to San Francisco in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

How often are flights from Australia to San Francisco delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Australia and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Australia to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 90 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 day to fly from Australia to San Francisco?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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

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Anonymous,July 2026

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They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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Anonymous,July 2026

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They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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Anonymous,July 2026

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They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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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 17.7 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 2,016 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Australia to San Francisco?
For as low as $1,177, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Australia in 13h 10m. There are 11370 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 ($416), Air New Zealand ($608), and Virgin Australia ($615).
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 American Airlines (58%), Alaska Airlines (58%) or Qantas Airways (58%) 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 $5,325 for a flight from Australia to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $616 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,042.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Francisco (average of $1,324). Flying from Australia to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,805). 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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Frontier	Cheapest$92	Average$151	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search Frontier flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$185	Average$894	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Delta	Cheapest$223	Average$1,411	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$737	Average$1,587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$810	Average$1,902	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$834	Average$1,166	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$938	Average$1,767	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$954	Average$1,297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$962	Average$1,622	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,009	Average$1,442	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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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 22 October 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Australia to San Francisco in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

How often are flights from Australia to San Francisco delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Australia and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Australia to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 90 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 day to fly from Australia to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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

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

How popular is this Australia to San Francisco flight route?

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