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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Australia from $450

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 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
16 May — 23 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 April 2026.

Sun 9/800:30
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop38h 30m
Philippine Airlines
Mon 24/810:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 55m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,063
Tue 18/800:30
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop38h 30m
Philippine Airlines
Tue 8/910:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 55m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,066
Wed 23/1221:50
SFO
-
CBR
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 1/113:25
CBR
-
SFO
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,126
Sun 16/800:30
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop38h 30m
Philippine Airlines
Tue 8/910:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 55m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,138
Sat 5/900:30
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop38h 30m
Philippine Airlines
Thu 10/910:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 55m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,194
Sun 6/900:30
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop37h 00m
Philippine Airlines
Sun 13/908:00
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop30h 10m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,194
Tue 18/800:30
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop38h 30m
Philippine Airlines
Thu 10/910:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 55m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,199
Mon 11/509:19
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops22h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,225
Wed 20/522:35
SFO
-
BNE
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Wed 27/511:35
BNE
-
SFO
1 stop19h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,236
Sun 24/522:35
SFO
-
BNE
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Wed 3/611:35
BNE
-
SFO
1 stop19h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/4$1,242
Wed 27/522:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Wed 3/613:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,245
Wed 13/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Wed 20/513:20
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,248

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 16 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,063

One-way from

$450

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,653

Good one-way deal

$1,031 or less
Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 9/8-24/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 25m total
  • San Francisco to Australia
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Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 16/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Australia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Australia 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 16 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

08:15-18:50

1 stop17h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

20:45-07:27

2 stops27h 42m

$1,597

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Mon 17/8

08:30-23:25

2 stops21h 55m

Brisbane

Fri 21/8

08:45-20:23

2 stops28h 38m

$1,648

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

15:17-06:45

1 stop22h 28m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

09:45-12:21

1 stop19h 36m

$1,684

San FranciscoCanberra

SFO - CBR

SFOCBR

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

13:40-12:10

2 stops29h 30m

Canberra

Thu 21/5

06:00-13:04

2 stops24h 04m

$1,717

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

22:30-22:50

1 stop31h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 11/9

06:00-17:45

1 stop28h 45m

$1,745

San FranciscoCanberra

SFO - CBR

SFOCBR

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

15:50-13:05

2 stops27h 15m

Canberra

Mon 19/10

06:00-10:50

2 stops22h 50m

$1,758

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 23/9

16:36-07:05

1 stop21h 29m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/10

21:25-16:45

Nonstop13h 20m

$1,794

San FranciscoCanberra

SFO - CBR

SFOCBR

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

18:08-10:10

2 stops23h 02m

Canberra

Tue 9/6

06:00-10:55

2 stops21h 55m

$1,808

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

Fri 31/7

22:30-18:25

1 stop27h 25m

Adelaide

Sun 9/8

06:00-17:45

1 stop28h 15m

$1,818

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/6

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

$1,821

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Australia

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Australia (average of $106). Flying from San Francisco to Australia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $3,836). 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 AU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 April 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Australia, 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 to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Australia. 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 16 April 2026.

The most flights from SFO to AU0 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).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Australia delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 194 minutes.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 16 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Hawaiian Airlines, andQantas Airways from San Francisco to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,839 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,601 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Australia?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Australia. It is only a 17.7 km journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city centre.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Australia flight route?

    Flights from San Francisco to Australia have been viewed 44 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Australia?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways, United Airlines, and Air New Zealand fly from San Francisco to Australia in about 14h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 28h 35m. There are 11941 km between San Francisco and Australia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $455 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $634 and Virgin Australia from $641 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Australia?

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco to Australia are San Francisco - Melbourne, San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith and San Francisco - Brisbane.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Australia?

    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 to Australia on time: Virgin Australia (77%), United Airlines (77%), SWISS (77%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Australia is generally $1,523, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $937. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $1,248 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Australia.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Australia 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 Australia?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Australia (average of $106). Flying from San Francisco to Australia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $3,836). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$906Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,021Average$2,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,163Average$1,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,201Average$1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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