Cheap flights from San Francisco to Sydney from $497

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
21 Mar — 28 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or March, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday 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 19 February 2026.

Wed 2/923:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 18/913:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,030
Sun 15/323:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sun 29/306:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,038
Wed 1/423:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 45m
Fiji Airways
Wed 8/413:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/2$1,039
Sun 29/323:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 5/413:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,045
Sat 8/822:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sun 23/813:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,046
Fri 7/823:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 23/806:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,052
Wed 8/422:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Fiji Airways
Sun 12/413:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,055
Fri 24/422:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Wed 6/513:20
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,059
Wed 25/222:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Wed 11/314:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/2$1,060
Fri 1/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sun 10/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,062
Sun 30/823:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop29h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sun 13/913:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,064
Fri 6/1122:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Fri 20/1106:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 17/2$1,076

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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,030

One-way from

$497

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,505

Good round-trip deal

$1,412 or less

Good one-way deal

$976 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 22/4-3/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Sydney
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 25/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($312 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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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 19 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Sydney that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

22:35-22:10

1 stop30h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

13:15-13:40

1 stop17h 25m

$1,350

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

22:05-08:45

1 stop17h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

07:50-12:55

1 stop22h 05m

$1,499

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 7/8

08:25-18:50

1 stop17h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/8

20:45-20:25

1 stop16h 40m

$1,513

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

08:25-18:50

1 stop17h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 29/8

20:45-20:35

1 stop16h 50m

$1,513

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

08:29-07:20

2 stops29h 51m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

09:20-10:20

1 stop18h 00m

$1,550

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

17:39-11:50

2 stops25h 11m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/4

13:15-13:55

1 stop17h 40m

$1,592

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

08:25-18:50

1 stop17h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

20:45-07:25

2 stops27h 40m

$1,626

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

08:25-18:50

1 stop17h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

20:45-07:25

2 stops27h 40m

$1,626

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 4/6

08:25-18:50

1 stop17h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 29/8

20:45-23:49

2 stops20h 04m

$1,641

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

19:55-18:50

1 stop29h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/6

20:45-20:25

1 stop16h 40m

$1,642

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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 18 February 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of $706). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,202). 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 19 February 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 19 February 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

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

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 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 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 17h 25m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,512. 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 $1,114, 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 33% 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 $500 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $707 and Hawaiian Airlines from $707 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 (84%), Alaska Airlines (84%) and Qantas Airways (84%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Sydney is generally $1,438, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $949. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,012 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of $706). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,202). 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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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,114Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,206Average$1,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,391Average$2,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,504Average$2,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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