Cheap flights from San Francisco to Sydney from $766
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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or June, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday
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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 18 December 2025.
Sat 27/1211:25SFO - SYD
1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/122:20SYD - SFO
1 stop41h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/12$1,700
Thu 25/1221:45SFO - SYD
1 stop43h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/122:20SYD - SFO
1 stop41h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12$1,738
Wed 31/1213:31SFO - SYD
1 stop22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/117:45SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,761
Wed 31/1213:31SFO - SYD
1 stop22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/117:45SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,774
Mon 29/1221:45SFO - SYD
1 stop40h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 18/122:20SYD - SFO
1 stop41h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12$1,785
Tue 30/1213:31SFO - SYD
1 stop22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/117:45SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,803
Tue 30/1213:31SFO - SYD
1 stop22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/117:45SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,817
Wed 31/1213:31SFO - SYD
1 stop22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/117:45SYD - SFO
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,820
Wed 31/1213:31SFO - SYD
1 stop22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/117:45SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,830
Mon 29/1221:45SFO - SYD
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Wed 14/122:20SYD - SFO
1 stop41h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12$1,861
Tue 30/1213:31SFO - SYD
1 stop22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/117:45SYD - SFO
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,862
Best flights from San Francisco to Sydney
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Sydney that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Wed 4/220:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/312:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,585
Sun 1/208:25SFO - SYD
1 stop27h 25mDelta
Sun 15/210:40SYD - SFO
2 stops20h 27mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,596
Tue 13/107:31SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 14mAlaska Airlines
Fri 23/121:40SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,604
Mon 9/220:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/314:00SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,585
Tue 28/422:50SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/510:20SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,585
Sun 1/218:50SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 15/212:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,587
Wed 4/310:35SFO - SYD
1 stop27h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/410:20SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,591
Sun 8/213:25SFO - SYD
1 stop24h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/312:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,591
Wed 25/216:15SFO - SYD
1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/312:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,591
Direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney
Explore direct flight options from San Francisco to Sydney based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Sun 12/422:30SFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 26/421:25SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,561
Sun 1/220:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 15/221:25SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,564
Sun 8/220:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/312:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,585
Sun 1/223:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 15/212:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,587
Sun 18/123:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/214:00SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,588
Fri 13/321:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 22/321:25SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,637
Fri 27/222:55SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/312:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,661
Fri 20/220:30SFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 40mQantas Airways
Fri 27/221:25SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,712
Fri 13/222:55SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/212:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,735
Fri 27/220:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/312:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,737
Fri 30/120:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/214:00SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,738
Sun 1/220:30SFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 40mQantas Airways
Fri 20/221:25SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$1,750
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Sydney. Data last updated 18 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 24/1221:30SFO - SYD
1 stop38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/106:20SYD - SFO
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,848
Wed 24/1221:30SFO - SYD
1 stop38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/120:40SYD - SFO
2 stops55h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$2,169
Thu 25/1221:45SFO - SYD
1 stop43h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/122:20SYD - SFO
1 stop41h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12$1,738
Thu 25/1211:14SFO - SYD
1 stop25h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1217:45SYD - SFO
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,916
Thu 25/1211:14SFO - SYD
1 stop25h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1217:45SYD - SFO
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,972
Thu 25/1221:30SFO - SYD
1 stop38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/112:15SYD - SFO
2 stops49h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,065
Thu 25/1221:30SFO - SYD
1 stop38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/113:50SYD - SFO
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,187
Fri 26/1222:55SFO - SYD
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 16/115:15SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12$1,978
Fri 26/1211:14SFO - SYD
1 stop25h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1217:45SYD - SFO
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,167
Sat 27/1211:25SFO - SYD
1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/122:20SYD - SFO
1 stop41h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/12$1,700
One-way flights from San Francisco to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Thu 12/320:09SFO - SYD
1 stop41h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$766
Mon 2/210:48SFO - SYD
1 stop25h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$771
Fri 24/422:35SFO - SYD
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$777
Sun 15/317:00SFO - SYD
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$789
Sat 14/218:53SFO - SYD
1 stop41h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$801
Sun 22/209:28SFO - SYD
2 stops53h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$806
Fri 13/222:05SFO - SYD
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$827
Thu 30/418:50SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$840
Tue 5/523:30SFO - SYD
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$842
Mon 23/316:55SFO - SYD
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$843
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 18 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Sydney 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 18 December 2025.
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San Francisco
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoSydney
SFO - SYD
SFOSYD
San Francisco
Wed 4/2
20:15-06:20
Nonstop15h 05m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 3/3
12:10-06:55
Nonstop13h 45m
$1,585
San FranciscoSydney
SFO - SYD
SFOSYD
San Francisco
Mon 9/2
20:15-06:20
Nonstop15h 05m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 3/3
14:00-08:45
Nonstop13h 45m
$1,585
San FranciscoSydney
SFO - SYD
SFOSYD
San Francisco
Tue 28/4
22:50-06:55
Nonstop15h 05m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 6/5
10:20-06:50
Nonstop13h 30m
$1,585
San FranciscoSydney
SFO - SYD
SFOSYD
San Francisco
Sun 1/2
18:50-09:05
1 stop19h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 15/2
12:10-06:55
Nonstop13h 45m
$1,587
San FranciscoSydney
SFO - SYD
SFOSYD
San Francisco
Wed 4/3
10:35-09:05
1 stop27h 30m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 8/4
10:20-06:50
Nonstop13h 30m
$1,591
San FranciscoSydney
SFO - SYD
SFOSYD
San Francisco
Sun 8/2
13:25-09:05
1 stop24h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 4/3
12:10-06:55
Nonstop13h 45m
$1,591
San FranciscoSydney
SFO - SYD
SFOSYD
San Francisco
Wed 25/2
16:15-09:05
1 stop21h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 10/3
12:10-07:55
Nonstop13h 45m
$1,591
San FranciscoSydney
SFO - SYD
SFOSYD
San Francisco
Sun 1/2
08:25-06:50
1 stop27h 25m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 15/2
10:40-12:07
2 stops20h 27m
$1,596
San FranciscoSydney
SFO - SYD
SFOSYD
San Francisco
Tue 13/1
07:31-19:45
1 stop17h 14m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 23/1
21:40-19:45
1 stop17h 05m
$1,604
San FranciscoSydney
SFO - SYD
SFOSYD
San Francisco
Fri 5/6
08:15-18:50
1 stop17h 35m
$955
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney
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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 12 December 2025.
Booking 47 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of $497). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,250). 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 18 December 2025.
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.
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney. 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 18 December 2025.
The most flights from SFO to SYD are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from San Francisco to Sydney delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 189 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Sydney flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday 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 San Francisco to Sydney flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Sydney?
Share of one-stop return flights from San Francisco to Sydney chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Sydney on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Sydney?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from San Francisco to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Tokyo (HND) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,431.
What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Sydney?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Sydney, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Honolulu (HNL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 20m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Sydney?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Vancouver (YVR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 32m.
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 18 December 2025.
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.
Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Related info for your journey
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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 6 flights from San Francisco to Kingsford Smith, all of which are around 14h 40m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney.
How popular is this San Francisco to Sydney flight route?
This flight path from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 54 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 San Francisco to Sydney?
A quick flight from San Francisco to Sydney can take about 15h 05m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,585. The distance between San Francisco and Sydney is about 11941 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Sydney round-trip?
Hawaiian Airlines, at $863, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Sydney.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Fiji Airways and Air Canada. Hawaiian Airlines is 51% 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 $530 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $755 and Hawaiian Airlines from $755 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 Alaska Airlines (82%), Virgin Australia (74%) and United Airlines (74%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sydney?
While on average a flight from San Francisco to Sydney is generally $1,329, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $957. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,174 for that flight.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of $497). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,250). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from San Francisco. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 December 2025.
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Top 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Sydney
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Sydney. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
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