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Cheap flights from Sydney to San Francisco from $618

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco are usually found in October or August, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,193

One-way from

$618

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,809

Good round-trip deal

$1,744 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,306 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 14/8-29/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 50m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
20/5
  • 20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 40m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($218 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco.

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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 29 April 2025.

Thu 14/813:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Wed 3/922:35SFO - SYD
1 stop20h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,193
Thu 1/510:00SYD - SFO
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/522:55SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,235
Fri 2/521:40SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/519:50SFO - SYD
1 stop30h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,429
Thu 18/910:10SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 14/1023:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,430
Mon 16/608:55SYD - SFO
1 stop41h 50mJapan Airlines
Mon 7/712:25SFO - SYD
1 stop24h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,535
Sun 17/821:40SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 31/819:46SFO - SYD
1 stop30h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,567
Wed 23/709:30SYD - SFO
1 stop23h 30mAsiana Airlines
Mon 4/823:30SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,594
Sat 20/918:05SYD - SFO
1 stop32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 17/1011:30SFO - SYD
1 stop25h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,608
Fri 2/520:55SYD - SFO
2 stops41h 51mANA
Tue 6/511:20SFO - SYD
2 stops29h 05mANA
Deal found 29/4$1,636
Mon 13/1010:20SYD - SFO
1 stop18h 08mAir Canada
Wed 15/1008:37SFO - SYD
2 stops53h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4$1,647
Mon 28/710:20SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 28/713:35SFO - SYD
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,681
Sat 11/1011:15SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 25mVietnam Airlines
Wed 15/1022:50SFO - SYD
1 stop40h 25mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,745

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SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/8

06:15-13:45

1 stop24h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 29/8

23:25-11:45

1 stop19h 20m

$1,193

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

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/9

10:10-20:50

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

23:55-09:00

1 stop39h 05m

$1,430

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/6

08:55-09:45

1 stop41h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

12:25-06:20

1 stop24h 55m

$1,535

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/8

21:40-05:55

1 stop25h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

19:46-19:45

1 stop30h 59m

$1,567

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/9

18:05-09:40

1 stop32h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 4/10

11:30-11:25

1 stop29h 55m

$1,575

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/7

09:30-16:00

1 stop23h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 4/8

23:30-07:30

1 stop39h 00m

$1,594

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/8

21:40-05:55

1 stop25h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 1/9

09:20-19:45

1 stop17h 25m

$1,646

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

10:20-10:28

1 stop18h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 15/10

08:37-08:20

2 stops53h 43m

$1,647

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/7

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 28/7

13:35-07:00

2 stops24h 25m

$1,681

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco

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

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 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to San Francisco is 65 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Sydney 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 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 29 April 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 at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 36% 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 30 March 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney 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 29 April 2025.

The most flights from SYD 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 29 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from Sydney to San Francisco to help guide your decision. 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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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.
8.3
Very Good

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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 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 7 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 15m is how long a nonstop flight from Sydney to San Francisco typically takes.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to San Francisco is Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,193 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Philippine Airlines, starting at $1,232 and $1,430 round-trip. Fiji Airways is priced at 25% 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $781. Users have also found prices from $827 and $973 on Fiji Airways and Philippine Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney 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 Sydney to San Francisco.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $4,515 for a flight from Sydney 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.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to San Francisco?

  • 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 $64 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 Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Aotea Square more than any other attractions. Those on a layover in Auckland interested in visiting Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, or Aotea Square can do so by travelling 17.5 km, 18.3 km, and 17.1 km, respectively from Auckland Intl. Those landing in Auckland looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $47 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to San Francisco flights?

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Sydney 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$909Average$1,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,012Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,054Average$1,757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,066Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,138Average$1,653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,158Average$1,757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,191Average$1,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$1,218Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,226Average$2,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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