Cheap flights from San Francisco to Sydney from $568
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 31/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
1 Oct — 8 Oct1
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 March or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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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 1 September 2026.
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Deal found 26/8$1,496
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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 1 September 2026.
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Deal found 29/8$2,638
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Deal found 31/8$3,263
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 1 September 2026.
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Deal found 31/8$1,999
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Sydney. Data last updated 1 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
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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 1 September 2026.
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Deal found 27/8$568
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Deal found 29/8$664
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 1 September 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 1 September 2026.
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SFO San Francisco - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
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San Francisco
Mon 26/10
23:55-09:20
Nonstop15h 25m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 4/11
11:50-06:25
Nonstop13h 35m
$2,018
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SFO San Francisco - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
SFOSYD
San Francisco
Fri 23/10
21:30-06:25
Nonstop14h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 30/10
21:25-16:55
Nonstop13h 30m
$2,050
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SFO San Francisco - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
SFOSYD
San Francisco
Thu 22/10
23:05-07:55
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11:50-06:25
Nonstop13h 35m
$2,088
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SFO San Francisco - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
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San Francisco
Thu 22/10
23:05-07:55
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Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 8/11
11:50-06:25
Nonstop13h 35m
$2,158
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SFO San Francisco - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
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San Francisco
Sun 29/11
05:50-08:30
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Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 14/12
10:40-00:10
2 stops32h 30m
$2,161
San FranciscoSydney
SFO San Francisco - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
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San Francisco
Sat 26/12
20:05-06:20
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Mon 11/1
11:50-06:30
Nonstop13h 40m
$2,577
San FranciscoSydney
SFO San Francisco - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
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San Francisco
Sun 27/12
20:06-19:45
1 stop28h 39m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 8/1
21:25-15:55
Nonstop13h 30m
$2,638
San FranciscoSydney
SFO San Francisco - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
SFOSYD
San Francisco
Thu 24/12
20:05-06:20
Nonstop15h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 6/1
11:50-06:30
Nonstop13h 40m
$2,856
San FranciscoSydney
SFO San Francisco - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
SFOSYD
San Francisco
Fri 25/12
18:45-09:05
1 stop19h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 6/1
11:50-06:30
Nonstop13h 40m
$2,861
San FranciscoSydney
SFO San Francisco - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
SFOSYD
San Francisco
Thu 24/12
22:35-09:05
1 stop39h 30m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 5/1
11:50-06:30
Nonstop13h 40m
$3,263
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney?
Booking 88 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of $1,494). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,475). 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 1 September 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Sydney?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,417 and $2,087 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,491 on Air New Zealand (25 Oct–8 Nov).
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 1 September 2026.
The most flights from SFO to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
How often are flights from San Francisco to Sydney delayed?
About 20% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 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 10% of flights being delayed.
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 1 September 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Sydney, such as Fiji Airways,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
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 5 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 4 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 24 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 14h 55m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,050. 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?
Frontier, at $163, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Sydney.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways. Frontier is 90% 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 $490 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $713 and Air Canada from $732 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 American Airlines (96%), Alaska Airlines (96%) and Qantas Airways (96%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sydney?
While on average a flight from San Francisco to Sydney is generally $1,568, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $765. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,195 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of $1,494). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,475). 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 1 September 2026.
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Top 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Sydney
Discover the top 4 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 1 September 2026.
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