Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney from $731

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 29/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 14 November 2025.

Sun 30/1119:50SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1213:55SYD - SFO
1 stop16h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/11$1,399
Mon 1/1219:50SFO - SYD
1 stop21h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1213:55SYD - SFO
1 stop16h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/11$1,404
Wed 12/1122:30SFO - SYD
1 stop40h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 18/1111:35SYD - SFO
1 stop26h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,413
Wed 3/1219:50SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 10/1213:55SYD - SFO
1 stop16h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/11$1,415
Mon 1/1219:50SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 10/1213:55SYD - SFO
1 stop16h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/11$1,431
Mon 1/1219:50SFO - SYD
1 stop21h 50mAir New Zealand
Sat 20/1220:15SYD - SFO
1 stop33h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/11$1,433
Wed 26/1119:50SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1213:55SYD - SFO
1 stop16h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/11$1,436
Sun 16/1122:05SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Fri 21/1114:00SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 13/11$1,437
Wed 26/1119:50SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/1209:55SYD - SFO
1 stop20h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/11$1,462
Wed 26/1119:50SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/1220:15SYD - SFO
1 stop33h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/11$1,465
Mon 8/1219:50SFO - SYD
1 stop30h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 22/1213:55SYD - SFO
1 stop16h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/11$1,470
Fri 28/1107:00SJC - SYD
1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 12/1221:40SYD - SJC
1 stop17h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,552

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 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,399

One-way from

$731

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,869
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 30/11-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney
29/11
  • 29/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($457 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney that are best for you.

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Price

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

07:00-19:45

1 stop17h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

21:40-05:15

1 stop25h 35m

$1,618

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

07:31-19:45

1 stop17h 14m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

21:40-06:30

1 stop27h 50m

$1,642

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

07:00-19:45

1 stop17h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

21:40-06:30

1 stop27h 50m

$1,642

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 4/1

11:03-19:45

1 stop37h 42m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/4

21:40-05:15

1 stop24h 35m

$1,642

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

07:00-19:45

1 stop17h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/2

21:40-06:30

1 stop27h 50m

$1,642

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

18:33-19:45

1 stop30h 12m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

21:40-19:59

2 stops41h 19m

$1,668

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

11:25-09:35

1 stop27h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

22:20-10:45

1 stop30h 25m

$1,761

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 5/1

07:33-19:45

2 stops41h 12m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/4

21:40-05:15

1 stop24h 35m

$1,766

Santa RosaSydney

STS - SYD

STSSYD

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sun 19/4

19:47-19:45

2 stops30h 58m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

21:40-12:05

2 stops31h 25m

$1,776

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 27/11

13:48-19:45

2 stops34h 57m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/12

21:40-19:15

1 stop16h 35m

$1,819

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney (average of $447). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,264). 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 14 November 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 14 November 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH 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).

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 14 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, andQantas Airways from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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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.

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    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and Delta fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney in about 17h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11941 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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    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: Alaska Airlines (64%), Qantas Airways (64%), American Airlines (63%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney is $653. On average you can expect to pay $1,668. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $1,248.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney (average of $447). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,264). 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$871Average$1,713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,142Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,291Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,465Average$2,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,520Average$1,679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,622Average$2,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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