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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Sydney from £387

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney departing on 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Sydney (SFO-SYD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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07:30 - 19:45SFO-SYD
19h 15m1 stop
21:40 - 22:15SYD-SFO
18h 35m1 stop
£672Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, 23 Sep - Tue, 15 Oct
23:35 - 11:45SFO-SYD
19h 10m1 stop
13:15 - 13:25SYD-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
£685Fiji Airways
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Tue, 30 Jul - Thu, 15 Aug
23:35 - 15:25SFO-SYD
22h 50m2 stops
13:45 - 13:25SYD-SFO
16h 40m1 stop
Thu, 5 Sep - Sat, 14 Sep
23:35 - 15:30SFO-SYD
22h 55m2 stops
06:15 - 13:45SYD-SFO
24h 30m1 stop
Tue, 6 Aug - Tue, 3 Sep
22:00 - 08:45SFO-SYD
17h 45m1 stop
09:55 - 12:50SYD-SFO
19h 55m1 stop
£796Air New Zealand
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Tue, 30 Jul - Mon, 12 Aug
22:00 - 08:45SFO-SYD
17h 45m1 stop
11:50 - 12:50SYD-SFO
18h 00m1 stop
£836Air New Zealand
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Fri, 2 Aug - Tue, 13 Aug
23:50 - 08:45SFO-SYD
39h 55m1 stop
10:30 - 20:50SYD-SFO
27h 20m1 stop
£864Philippine Airlines
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Thu, 5 Sep - Mon, 9 Sep
09:10 - 06:55SFO-SYD
28h 45m1 stop
10:20 - 06:55SYD-SFO
13h 35mdirect
£897United Airlines
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Sun, 1 Sep - Mon, 16 Sep
22:55 - 06:55SFO-SYD
39h 00m1 stop
09:30 - 09:44SYD-SFO
17h 14m1 stop
£901United Airlines
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Sat, 31 Aug - Mon, 16 Sep
23:50 - 08:45SFO-SYD
39h 55m1 stop
10:30 - 20:50SYD-SFO
27h 20m1 stop
£904Philippine Airlines
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Thu, 5 Sep - Mon, 9 Sep

Flights from San Francisco to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Sydney?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Francisco to Sydney, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Sydney back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Sydney is October, where tickets cost £958 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is £1,730 and £1,276 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Sydney, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 73 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San Francisco to Sydney found on KAYAK was with Air New Zealand for £387. Hawaiian Airlines proposed a return connection from £672 and Fiji Airways from £685.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Sydney?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Sydney.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to Sydney. They are Qantas Airways and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing £729. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Sydney per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Sydney, with an average flight time of 15h 04m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 20 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Sydney?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Sydney take?

A direct flight to Sydney will take on average 14h 50m to travel the 7,420 miles flying distance from San Francisco.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Sydney?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 22:15 and will be landing in Sydney at 06:05.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Sydney?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Sydney jets off at 23:00 and lands at 07:00.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Sydney

Low season

April

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£387
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (55% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Sydney

When to book flights from San Francisco to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Sydney

  • How long will it take me to get from my hotel in San Francisco to SFO?

    Public transportation will take around 30min from the city center. Keep in mind that commute times can change drastically during rush hours.

  • Where is the SFO BART station?

    The BART station is in the International Terminal. It is a close walk from terminals 1 and 3.

  • Can I use Global Entry to cut waiting times at SFO customs and immigration?

    Australia is in negotiations for participation in the U.S. Global Entry program. When traveling from SYD to SFO, or any U.S. destination, check to see if Global Entry is an available option.

  • How do I catch the Airport Link train from SYD to the Sydney Central Business District?

    You can purchase an Opal Card at the Sydney Airport stations, at Newslink, or WH Smith bookshops in either terminal. An Opal Card is good for all public transportation in Sydney, including trains, ferries, buses, and light rail.

  • What food options can I find at SFO?

    Whether you are looking for breakfast options, a sit-down dinner, or just a quick snack, SFO has an option for you. San Francisco is known for its food and the airport includes many local and chain options.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney was £483 for a one-way ticket and £840 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Sydney?

    American Airlines, and Qantas Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Sydney flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Sydney?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Sydney, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Sydney?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Sydney

  • Getting to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is easy and convenient from anywhere in the Bay Area. There are plenty of public transportation options to choose from, including the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) rapid rail to travel from San Mateo County, the East Bay, or the city of San Francisco. Caltrain commuter rail and bus routes are also available to SFO from San Mateo County, San Francisco, and Palo Alto. Taxis and rideshares are easily accessible from the airport terminals.
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is located about 8km from the Sydney city center and is about a 25min ride away. Public transportation is available through the Airport Link train and is about a 30min ride from SYD. Other options include rideshare cars and taxis, which will cost about AU$55 ($42.50) each way.
  • When traveling on any international flight, keep in mind that wait times at security, customs, and transit lines will be longer because of the larger number of travelers. U.S. travelers to SYD have the option to use the SmartGate to self-process through passport control and potentially save some time going through the immigration and customs line.
  • Business travelers will find that both SFO and SYD have much to offer to make your trip hassle-free. Several airline lounges, free Wi-Fi throughout the airports, business centers, and shower facilities are all easily accessible at both airports. In addition, there are multiple hotels in and around each airport to make your early morning or late-night connections easy.
  • Traveling with kids? SFO has a Kids'Spot, an interactive children's exploration and play area where kids can get their wiggles out before the long flight to Sydney. SFO also features extensive museum exhibits and self-guided tours. Sydney Airport has an interactive play area, but the highlight is the Kid's Cinema, where they can watch children's tv shows in a comfortable setting.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Sydney?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Kingsford Smith, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Sydney? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11159 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
7.2Comfort
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Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024SFO - FRA
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Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Sydney found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
30/7Tue
1 stopAir New Zealand
17h 45mSFO-SYD
£387
1/8Thu
1 stopAir New Zealand
17h 45mSFO-SYD
£427
25/9Wed
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
19h 15mSFO-SYD
£505
25/9Wed
directUnited Airlines
14h 55mSFO-SYD
£636
31/7Wed
directUnited Airlines
15h 00mSFO-SYD
£637
11/6Tue
2 stops
24h 50mSFO-SYD
£663
15/5Wed
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
19h 00mSFO-SYD
£688
20/6Thu
2 stopsJapan Airlines
46h 23mSFO-SYD
£768
24/9Tue
2 stops
36h 16mSFO-SYD
£802
31/5Fri
2 stopsJapan Airlines
29h 10mSFO-SYD
£859

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Sydney

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Sydney that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Sun
directUnited Airlines
15h 10mSFO-SYD
12/5Sun
directUnited Airlines
13h 30mSYD-SFO
£1,703
5/5Sun
directUnited Airlines
15h 10mSFO-SYD
25/5Sat
directUnited Airlines
13h 30mSYD-SFO
£1,743
5/5Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
40h 50mSFO-SYD
25/5Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
42h 42mSYD-SFO
£3,190
5/5Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
44h 40mSFO-SYD
12/5Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
42h 42mSYD-SFO
£3,273
6/5Mon
multi-stopAir New Zealand
17h 45mSFO-SYD
26/5Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
19h 55mSYD-SFO
£5,922
6/5Mon
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
39h 00mSFO-SYD
29/5Wed
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
22h 40mSYD-SFO
£7,005
5/5Sun
multi-stopJapan Airlines
46h 36mSFO-SYD
28/5Tue
multi-stopJapan Airlines
42h 30mSYD-SFO
£7,232
5/5Sun
multi-stop
46h 36mSFO-SYD
29/5Wed
multi-stop
32h 48mSYD-SFO
£7,236
6/5Mon
multi-stopAir New Zealand
23h 15mSFO-SYD
25/5Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
22h 55mSYD-SFO
£10,707
5/5Sun
multi-stopJapan Airlines
46h 36mSFO-SYD
25/5Sat
multi-stopJapan Airlines
32h 48mSYD-SFO
£11,518

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San Francisco - Sydney Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Sydney (SYD)Australia

Return flight deals:

Sydney - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

£940

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