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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney from $656

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,281

One-way from

$656

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,777
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 3/8-17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 19m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 56m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($402 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($99 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 4 July 2025.

Sat 5/713:08SJC - SYD
2 stops25h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 23/812:10SYD - SJC
2 stops23h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,269
Sun 24/823:25SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Sun 7/913:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/7$1,365
Wed 27/823:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 7/910:10SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,368
Tue 12/809:40SFO - SYD
1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/816:20SYD - SFO
1 stop22h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,383
Thu 25/918:38SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 42mAir Canada
Wed 1/1009:20SYD - SFO
2 stops25h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 1/7$1,407
Mon 13/1008:00SFO - SYD
2 stops30h 05mAlaska Airlines
Mon 20/1010:10SYD - SFO
2 stops27h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,415
Sat 23/801:45SFO - SYD
1 stop24h 30mANA
Sun 7/911:50SYD - SFO
1 stop21h 40mANA
Deal found 1/7$1,426
Tue 2/907:00SJC - SYD
1 stop38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/917:45SYD - SJC
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,537
Sat 16/808:50OAK - SYD
1 stop36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/817:45SYD - OAK
2 stops30h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,540
Thu 25/913:00SJC - SYD
1 stop25h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/1017:45SYD - SJC
1 stop18h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,556
Thu 9/1019:53STS - SYD
1 stop18h 12mAlaska Airlines
Sun 19/1010:10SYD - STS
1 stop19h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,584
Wed 8/1019:06OAK - SYD
2 stops42h 59mAlaska Airlines
Mon 20/1010:10SYD - OAK
2 stops40h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,625

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseSydney

SJC - SYD

SJCSYD

San Jose

Sun 3/8

13:07-06:55

1 stop24h 48m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/8

12:10-16:41

1 stop21h 31m

$1,281

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

23:55-09:00

1 stop39h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

11:10-20:50

1 stop27h 40m

$1,365

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

09:40-14:40

1 stop36h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/8

16:20-21:33

1 stop22h 13m

$1,383

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 24/8

13:25-09:25

2 stops27h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

11:50-16:30

1 stop21h 40m

$1,395

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 25/9

18:38-07:20

1 stop19h 42m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/10

09:20-17:41

2 stops25h 21m

$1,407

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

23:25-11:45

1 stop19h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/10

15:10-13:25

1 stop16h 15m

$1,420

San JoseSydney

SJC - SYD

SJCSYD

San Jose

Tue 2/9

07:00-14:40

1 stop38h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/9

17:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

$1,537

OaklandSydney

OAK - SYD

OAKSYD

Oakland

Sat 16/8

08:50-14:40

1 stop36h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/8

17:45-07:18

2 stops30h 33m

$1,540

San JoseSydney

SJC - SYD

SJCSYD

San Jose

Thu 25/9

13:00-07:30

1 stop25h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/10

17:45-19:16

1 stop18h 31m

$1,556

Santa RosaSydney

STS - SYD

STSSYD

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Thu 9/10

19:53-08:05

1 stop18h 12m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

10:10-11:23

1 stop19h 13m

$1,584

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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 4 July 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 4 July 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to SYD are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 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 4 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, ANA, andKorean Air 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.

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

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.

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

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.
8.4
Very Good

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

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.

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

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.

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

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.

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $656. Users have also found prices from $832 and $847 on Alaska Airlines and ANA, 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: American Airlines (87%), Alaska Airlines (87%), Qantas Airways (87%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco Bay Area to Sydney is $742. On average you can expect to pay $2,008. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $1,045.

  • 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$868Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,138Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,211Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,477Average$1,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,496Average$2,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,516Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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