Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,359 and $2,119 in January. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,094 on Fiji Airways (30 Jan–19 Feb).

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Vancouver (YVR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 05m.

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,359 and $2,119 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,094 on Fiji Airways (30 Jan–19 Feb).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 43m.

Question 6

How often are flights from Sydney to San Francisco delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 17% of weekly flights between Sydney and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,373.

Question 10

How popular is this Sydney to San Francisco flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco was viewed by 2,032 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to San Francisco in 13h 50m. Fly via United Airlines or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Sydney and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 11941 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to San Francisco is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $94 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $189 and $194 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 93% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $494. Users have also found prices from $626 and $628 on Virgin Australia and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Sydney to San Francisco is 23 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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of $1,347). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,786). 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.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

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. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 17

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco

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

Question 18

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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.

Question 19

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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).

Question 20

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay $5,380 for a flight from Sydney to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $619 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco) is currently priced at $939.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Consider Avianca (49%), Virgin Australia (49%) or United Airlines (49%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to San Francisco.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco are Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Fiji Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Flights departing from Sydney and landing in San Francisco stopover in Los Angeles most frequently.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Flights departing from Sydney and landing in San Francisco stopover in Nadi least frequently.

Question 25

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to SFO?

Accepted Answer

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 morning could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

Question 26

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

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 6 flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Kingsford Smith are available from 12 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 13h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from Sydney to San Francisco typically takes.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 28

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 30

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Sydney to San Francisco. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 31

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Sydney to San Francisco by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 32

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to San Francisco with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Sydney to San Francisco with no change fees.

Question 33

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to San Francisco become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Sydney to San Francisco on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	$1,094
One-way from	$548
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,572
Good round-trip deal	$1,354 or less
Good one-way deal	$630 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$94	Average$158	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search Frontier flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$189	Average$303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$194	Average$1,953	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Delta	Cheapest$227	Average$1,435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$867	Average$1,244	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$916	Average$1,738	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,066	Average$1,327	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,078	Average$1,338	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,106	Average$1,747	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,122	Average$1,788	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to San Francisco from $548

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

The best time to book flights from Sydney to San Francisco is 23 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to SFO?

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 morning could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to San Francisco?

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. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,359 and $2,119 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,094 on Fiji Airways (30 Jan–19 Feb).

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco

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

How often are flights from Sydney to San Francisco delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Sydney and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 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 Friday 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 16% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,373.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to San Francisco?

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 43m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

Flights via Vancouver (YVR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 05m.

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Sydney to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,359 and $2,119 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,094 on Fiji Airways (30 Jan–19 Feb).