Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Francisco to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,444 and $2,307 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,353 on Fiji Airways (25 Sept–9 Oct).

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Sydney on Cheapflights.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,244.

Question 3

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Honolulu (HNL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 24m.

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Vancouver (YVR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 41m.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.San Francisco to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,444 and $2,307 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,353 on Fiji Airways (25 Sept–9 Oct).

Question 6

How often are flights from San Francisco to Sydney delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 21% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 minutes.

Question 7

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 9

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Question 10

How popular is this San Francisco to Sydney flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 33 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from San Francisco to Sydney can take about 14h 50m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,060. 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.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Sydney round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Fiji Airways, at $1,034, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Sydney.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and United Airlines. Fiji Airways is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $501 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $733 and Air Canada from $750 one-way.

Question 14

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Booking 19 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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of $1,522). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,409). 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.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney

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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).

Question 17

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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.

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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).

Question 19

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from San Francisco to Sydney is generally $2,104, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,152. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,253 for that flight.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Sydney are American Airlines (96%), Alaska Airlines (96%) and Qantas Airways (96%).

Question 21

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Consider United Airlines, Qantas Airways or Fiji Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Sydney.

Question 22

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SYD?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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 3 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney.

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Sydney from San Francisco today with Cheapflights!

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from San Francisco to Sydney?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Sydney from San Francisco by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from San Francisco to Sydney with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from San Francisco to Sydney flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from San Francisco to Sydney become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from San Francisco to Sydney and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,353
One-way from	$683
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,852
Good round-trip deal	$2,469 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,244 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$1,034	Average$1,340	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,404	Average$1,920	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,779	Average$2,416	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

Booking 19 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SYD?

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?

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney

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 21% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 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 11% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Sydney on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,244.

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Sydney?

Flights via Honolulu (HNL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 24m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

Flights via Vancouver (YVR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 41m.

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