Cheap flights from San Francisco to Sydney from $527

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or February, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 March 2026.

Sun 10/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sun 24/506:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,055
Sun 26/422:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sun 10/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 21/3$1,069
Sun 18/1023:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 8/1106:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 21/3$1,072
Fri 24/422:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Fiji Airways
Wed 6/513:20
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/3$1,084
Fri 8/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Wed 27/513:20
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 21/3$1,085
Fri 23/1023:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 6/1114:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,096
Wed 22/422:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sun 3/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/3$1,098
Fri 20/1122:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sun 29/1114:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,106
Fri 15/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Fri 29/506:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,112
Wed 13/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Fri 22/506:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,114
Wed 20/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Wed 12/806:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,115

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD). 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 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,055

One-way from

$527

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,524

Good one-way deal

$963 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 10/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Sydney
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($311 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

09:43-06:50

2 stops28h 07m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/5

09:15-16:02

2 stops23h 47m

$1,904

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

22:50-06:55

Nonstop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/8

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

$1,912

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sat 13/6

22:37-07:00

1 stop39h 23m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/7

09:30-10:45

1 stop18h 15m

$1,944

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

13:50-07:00

1 stop24h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

$1,971

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 24/4

18:30-07:00

1 stop19h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

$1,971
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sat 23/5

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

$1,984

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

08:23-18:50

1 stop17h 27m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/4

20:45-20:23

1 stop16h 38m

$2,011

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

20:13-07:05

1 stop17h 52m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/7

09:10-13:08

1 stop20h 58m

$2,143

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 16/6

11:55-06:50

1 stop25h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/7

09:15-10:59

1 stop18h 44m

$2,209

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

18:25-07:00

1 stop19h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/4

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

$2,348

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of $916). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,216). 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 SFO to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Sydney as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 23 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Sydney, such as Fiji Airways,Hawaiian Airlines, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Sydney. 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 San Francisco to Sydney?

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Sydney. On a typical day, there are 7 flights from San Francisco to Kingsford Smith, all of which are around 14h 55m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney.

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

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Sydney can take about 15h 05m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,912. The distance between San Francisco and Sydney is about 11941 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Fiji Airways, at $1,030, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Sydney.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Hawaiian Airlines and Qantas Airways. Fiji Airways is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $503 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $712 and Hawaiian Airlines from $712 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Sydney are Virgin Australia (80%), United Airlines (80%) and SWISS (80%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Sydney is generally $1,003, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $954. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,084 for that flight.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Sydney 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 San Francisco to Sydney?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of $916). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,216). 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 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Sydney

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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,030Average$1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,223Average$1,727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,400Average$2,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,690Average$2,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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