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$669+ Cheap flights to San Francisco Bay Area

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SFO
9 May — 16 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San Francisco Bay Area in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 9 April 2026.

Fri 6/1114:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 20/1122:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 8/4$989
Fri 1/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 17/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/4$1,005
Wed 1/713:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Wed 19/823:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,270
Sat 4/707:20
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/823:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,280
Tue 5/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops23h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/515:26
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops27h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$1,293
Wed 6/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 13/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 8/4$1,296
Wed 20/513:20
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Wed 27/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,300
Wed 29/413:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 24/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/4$1,301
Sun 13/913:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 18/923:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/4$1,311
Sat 9/520:45
SYD
-
OAK
1 stop16h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 16/507:00
OAK
-
SYD
1 stop18h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/4$1,487
Sat 21/1121:40
SYD
-
OAK
1 stop16h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 29/1108:25
OAK
-
SYD
1 stop40h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/4$1,505
Sun 10/520:45
SYD
-
OAK
1 stop16h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 14/507:00
OAK
-
SYD
1 stop18h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,511

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$1,005

One-way from

$669

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Average price

$1,634
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  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 42m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area
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SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

20:45-09:56

2 stops30h 11m

San Francisco

Fri 15/5

08:25-18:50

1 stop17h 25m

$1,654

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/9

21:00-15:20

1 stop35h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

23:50-19:25

1 stop26h 35m

$1,685

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

20:45-10:17

2 stops30h 32m

Oakland

Thu 14/5

07:00-18:50

1 stop18h 50m

$1,721

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

20:45-20:35

1 stop16h 50m

Oakland

Sat 30/5

07:00-18:50

1 stop18h 50m

$1,797

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/9

20:45-20:30

1 stop16h 45m

Oakland

Thu 17/9

08:30-18:50

1 stop17h 20m

$1,860

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/10

20:45-20:30

1 stop16h 45m

Oakland

Sat 31/10

08:25-19:45

1 stop17h 20m

$1,871

SydneySan Jose

SYD - SJC

SYDSJC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/10

20:45-20:36

1 stop16h 51m

San Jose

Sat 31/10

07:00-19:45

1 stop18h 45m

$1,871

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/5

20:45-08:53

2 stops53h 08m

Oakland

Mon 11/5

07:09-18:50

2 stops18h 41m

$1,891

SydneySan Jose

SYD - SJC

SYDSJC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/7

20:45-20:40

1 stop16h 55m

San Jose

Fri 7/8

08:15-18:50

1 stop17h 35m

$1,899

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/7

20:45-20:25

1 stop16h 40m

Oakland

Fri 7/8

08:25-18:50

1 stop17h 25m

$1,918

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

How long is the flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

On average, a flight from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area takes 15 hours 37 minutes. Flights to San Francisco Bay Area from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to San Francisco Bay Area should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to San Francisco Bay Area

The most flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $958
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $824
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $934
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,007

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area are Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated 9 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
239 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
239 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
239 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
239 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
1,017 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
239 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
9,559 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
239 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,913 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
239 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

FAQs about flying to San Francisco Bay Area

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco Bay Area on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Alaska Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How much is a return flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

    A return flight to San Francisco Bay Area will typically cost around $251, however they can be found for as little as $168.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco Bay Area, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.6 km away from San Francisco).

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