Cheap flights from Sydney to San Francisco from $712
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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco are usually found in November or August, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 December 2025.
Mon 22/1214:00SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/123:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,527
Wed 24/1211:20SYD - SFO
1 stop21h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/122:59SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,532
Fri 19/1214:00SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/123:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,598
Fri 19/1211:20SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/122:35SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,607
Best flights from Sydney to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
Thu 12/221:40SYD - SFO
2 stops21h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/207:55SFO - SYD
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,437
Thu 5/310:20SYD - SFO
1 stop22h 40mAsiana Airlines
Mon 9/323:50SFO - SYD
1 stop38h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,476
Sun 7/610:15SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 25mVietnam Airlines
Sun 28/622:50SFO - SYD
1 stop40h 25mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,565
Wed 28/121:40SYD - SFO
2 stops28h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/207:31SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,443
Sun 15/221:40SYD - SFO
2 stops21h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/207:00SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,481
Sat 14/221:40SYD - SFO
2 stops28h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/207:55SFO - SYD
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,482
Sun 15/221:40SYD - SFO
2 stops21h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/218:33SFO - SYD
1 stop30h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,493
Sat 14/221:40SYD - SFO
2 stops28h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/207:00SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,518
Fri 13/221:40SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/207:00SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,563
Direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to San Francisco based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
Mon 22/1214:00SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/123:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,527
Wed 24/1214:00SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/120:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,596
Fri 19/1214:00SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/123:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,598
Fri 19/1214:00SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/120:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,673
Tue 10/221:25SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 17/220:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$1,782
Thu 19/212:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/320:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,810
Sun 1/321:25SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 8/321:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12$1,824
Sat 14/212:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/322:55SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,881
Tue 10/221:25SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 20/220:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$1,882
Wed 14/112:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 29/123:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,899
Sat 14/212:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 27/222:55SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,938
Last-minute flights from Sydney to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco. Data last updated 16 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 21/1221:40SYD - SFO
1 stop35h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 28/1211:03SFO - SYD
1 stop37h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,983
Mon 22/1214:00SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/123:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,527
Tue 23/1220:40SYD - SFO
1 stop31h 50mAir China
Sat 27/1212:00SFO - SYD
1 stop32h 30mAir China
Deal found 15/12$2,076
Wed 24/1214:00SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/122:59SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,532
Thu 25/1221:40SYD - SFO
2 stops21h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1222:35SFO - SYD
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,854
Thu 25/1221:40SYD - SFO
1 stop16h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 29/1207:20SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 14/12$2,006
One-way flights from Sydney to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
Mon 2/221:50SYD - SFO
2 stops58h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$712
Wed 22/410:15SYD - SFO
2 stops51h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$796
Wed 28/106:00SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/12$803
Wed 4/206:00SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/12$808
Fri 6/214:00SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/12$811
Wed 28/112:35SYD - SFO
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$813
Tue 3/221:50SYD - SFO
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$820
Fri 1/513:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/12$844
Sun 1/214:00SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/12$846
Find flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 16 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 16 December 2025.
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SydneySan Francisco
SYD - SFO
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 12/2
21:40-23:59
2 stops21h 19m
San Francisco
Thu 19/2
07:55-19:45
2 stops40h 50m
$1,437
SydneySan Francisco
SYD - SFO
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 28/1
21:40-07:38
2 stops28h 58m
San Francisco
Wed 4/2
07:31-19:45
1 stop17h 14m
$1,443
SydneySan Francisco
SYD - SFO
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 5/3
10:20-14:00
1 stop22h 40m
San Francisco
Mon 9/3
23:50-08:20
1 stop38h 30m
$1,476
SydneySan Francisco
SYD - SFO
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 15/2
21:40-23:59
2 stops21h 19m
San Francisco
Sat 21/2
07:00-19:45
1 stop17h 45m
$1,481
SydneySan Francisco
SYD - SFO
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 14/2
21:40-07:31
2 stops28h 51m
San Francisco
Wed 18/2
07:55-19:45
2 stops40h 50m
$1,482
SydneySan Francisco
SYD - SFO
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 15/2
21:40-23:59
2 stops21h 19m
San Francisco
Thu 19/2
18:33-19:45
1 stop30h 12m
$1,493
SydneySan Francisco
SYD - SFO
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 14/2
21:40-07:31
2 stops28h 51m
San Francisco
Fri 27/2
07:00-19:45
1 stop17h 45m
$1,518
SydneySan Francisco
SYD - SFO
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 13/2
21:40-06:30
1 stop27h 50m
San Francisco
Mon 16/2
07:00-19:45
1 stop17h 45m
$1,563
SydneySan Francisco
SYD - SFO
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 7/6
10:15-18:40
1 stop25h 25m
San Francisco
Sun 28/6
22:50-08:15
1 stop40h 25m
$1,565
SydneySan Francisco
SYD - SFO
SYDSFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 12/6
13:10-13:50
1 stop17h 40m
$803
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from Sydney to San Francisco is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of $662). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,156). 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 SYD to SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 16 December 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Sydney to San Francisco delayed?
About 18% of weekly flights between Sydney and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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 Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to San Francisco flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to San Francisco?
Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to San Francisco?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Vancouver (YVR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,552.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 14m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to San Francisco?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 52m.
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 16 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Sydney 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.
Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney 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 airports do I use to fly from Sydney to San Francisco?
If you wish to fly to San Francisco from Sydney, then you need to book flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco. There are 8 flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Kingsford Smith are available from 15 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 13h 30m is how long a nonstop flight from Sydney to San Francisco typically takes.
How popular is this Sydney to San Francisco flight route?
This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco was viewed by 6,677 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 Sydney to San Francisco?
There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to San Francisco in 22h 40m. Fly via Asiana Airlines to get the fastest option. Sydney and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 11941 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to San Francisco is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $625 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Fiji Airways and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $904 and $926 round-trip. Delta is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to San Francisco one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $486. Users have also found prices from $600 and $659 on Hawaiian Airlines and Air Canada, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to San Francisco?
Consider American Airlines (73%), Alaska Airlines (73%) or Qantas Airways (73%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to San Francisco.
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco?
On average you can expect to pay $2,588 for a flight from Sydney to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $995 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,283.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to San Francisco?
Flights departing from Sydney and landing in San Francisco stopover in Nadi most frequently. Los Angeles sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Sydney to San Francisco. Auckland ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Sydney to San Francisco flights.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Los Angeles?
Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Boulevard, and Walt Disney Concert Hall are currently the most popular points of interest in Los Angeles at the moment. Those on a layover in Los Angeles interested in visiting Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Boulevard, or Walt Disney Concert Hall can do so by travelling 18.9 km, 19.1 km, and 19.3 km, respectively from Los Angeles. Travellers can book a car hire at Los Angeles for about $54 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Auckland?
Auckland travellers tend to visit Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Sky Tower more than any other attractions. Those on a layover in Auckland interested in visiting Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum, or Sky Tower can do so by travelling 17.1 km, 18.3 km, and 17.5 km, respectively from Auckland Intl. Those landing in Auckland looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $54 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to San Francisco flights?
Flights departing from Sydney and landing in San Francisco stopover in Vancouver least frequently. Honolulu sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Sydney to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to San Francisco?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of $662). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,156). 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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