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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney from $885

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney flight deals. Data was last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,457

One-way from

$885

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,828
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 28/8-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney
13/5
  • 13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 30m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($429 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($110 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Thu 28/823:00SFO - SYD
1 stop20h 15mFiji Airways
Sun 7/913:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,457
Sat 30/823:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 8/910:10SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,463
Sun 25/513:22SFO - SYD
2 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/616:20SYD - SFO
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,471
Fri 8/822:05SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 25/809:55SYD - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,502
Sun 11/500:20SFO - SYD
1 stop36h 50mCathay Pacific
Mon 19/514:05SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4$1,643
Mon 5/507:00SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 20/521:40SYD - SFO
1 stop26h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,652
Mon 5/509:05SJC - SYD
1 stop17h 40mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/521:40SYD - SJC
1 stop16h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,652
Thu 1/512:00SFO - SYD
1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 21/511:00SYD - SFO
1 stop39h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/4$1,719
Tue 14/1013:36SFO - SYD
1 stop24h 44mAir Canada
Fri 24/1010:20SYD - SFO
2 stops44h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 30/4$1,750
Fri 16/507:00SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 29/521:40SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,760
Sun 13/722:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 28/706:00SYD - SFO
2 stops26h 49mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,799
Fri 30/508:25OAK - SYD
1 stop18h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 7/621:40SYD - OAK
2 stops42h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,803

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San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 28/8

23:00-12:15

1 stop20h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

13:15-13:50

1 stop17h 35m

$1,457

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sat 30/8

23:55-08:00

1 stop39h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/9

10:10-20:50

1 stop27h 40m

$1,463

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 25/5

13:22-14:40

2 stops32h 18m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

16:20-22:00

1 stop22h 40m

$1,471

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

22:05-08:45

1 stop17h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/8

09:55-12:50

1 stop19h 55m

$1,502

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

00:20-06:10

1 stop36h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/5

14:05-22:40

1 stop25h 35m

$1,643

San JoseSydney

SJC - SYD

SJCSYD

San Jose

Thu 23/10

07:00-19:45

1 stop18h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/11

21:40-20:30

1 stop17h 50m

$1,652

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 11/8

07:30-19:45

2 stops19h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/8

21:40-05:55

1 stop25h 15m

$1,652

San JoseSydney

SJC - SYD

SJCSYD

San Jose

Thu 23/10

07:00-19:45

1 stop18h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/11

21:40-18:04

2 stops39h 24m

$1,658

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

13:36-08:20

1 stop24h 44m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/10

10:20-12:23

2 stops44h 03m

$1,750

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 16/5

07:00-19:45

1 stop19h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

21:40-22:00

1 stop17h 20m

$1,760

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 XIH to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 30 April 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 30 April 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to SYD are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.3
Very Good

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 7.5 km from the city centre, Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sydney from San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $890. Users have also found prices from $929 and $943 on Philippine Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney?

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney on time: Virgin Australia (88%), United Airlines (88%), SWISS (88%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney is $1,120. On average you can expect to pay $2,322. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $1,190.

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$891Average$1,533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,141Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,243Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,325Average$2,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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