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$830+ Cheap flights to San Francisco Bay Area

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— SFO
25 Jun — 2 Jul1
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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 26 May 2026.

Wed 26/806:05
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 35m
Fiji Airways
Sat 12/923:10
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop30h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/5$1,090
Sun 11/1014:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 30/1023:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/5$1,100
Fri 29/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 14/623:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/5$1,111
Fri 11/906:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 18/923:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/5$1,115
Wed 21/1014:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 25/1023:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/5$1,127
Fri 22/520:45
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop28h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 25/508:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop17h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 21/5$1,169
Tue 1/913:15
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/919:30
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5$1,220
Wed 3/609:30
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 3/623:00
SFO
-
SYD
Nonstop14h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/5$1,224
Wed 26/809:20
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops43h 48m
Air Canada
Tue 8/916:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/5$1,228
Wed 29/706:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 9/823:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/5$1,233
Thu 23/720:45
SYD
-
SJC
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/708:15
SJC
-
SYD
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5$1,373
Tue 2/620:45
SYD
-
OAK
1 stop16h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 2/708:25
OAK
-
SYD
1 stop17h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/5$1,390

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Find the latest flights to San Francisco Bay Area in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 26 May 2026.

Return from

$1,090

One-way from

$830

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,450
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 26/8-12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 35m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 26/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/7

20:45-20:25

1 stop16h 40m

Oakland

Fri 31/7

08:25-18:50

1 stop17h 25m

$1,416
Fastest return journey

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 29/7

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,422

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/8

20:45-20:25

1 stop16h 40m

Oakland

Mon 17/8

08:25-18:50

1 stop17h 25m

$1,422

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/8

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

17:41-07:00

1 stop20h 19m

$1,427

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

09:15-21:59

2 stops29h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 29/7

13:20-06:50

2 stops24h 30m

$1,432

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/8

20:45-20:30

1 stop16h 45m

Oakland

Mon 24/8

08:30-18:50

1 stop17h 20m

$1,453

SydneySan Jose

SYD - SJC

SYDSJC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/6

20:45-20:40

1 stop16h 55m

San Jose

Fri 3/7

08:15-18:50

1 stop17h 35m

$1,467

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/6

20:45-20:25

1 stop16h 40m

Oakland

Fri 3/7

08:25-18:50

1 stop17h 25m

$1,467

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/8

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

10:25-07:00

1 stop27h 35m

$1,497

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/8

09:15-15:50

1 stop23h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

17:17-06:50

2 stops20h 33m

$1,506

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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.

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 $940
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $919
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $816
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,014

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, Hawaiian Airlines and Fiji Airways.

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to San Francisco Bay Area. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 23 May 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.

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 26 May 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
242 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
242 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
242 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
648 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
242 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
1,042 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
242 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
9,749 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
242 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
11,090 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
242 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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 $265, however they can be found for as little as $95.

  • 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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