SFO - SYD

£313 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Sydney

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 22/3. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£537
Overall average: £908
Fiji Airways
Sun 26/4Sun 10/5
SFO - SYD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£873
Typical prices: £883-£1,194
Qantas Airways
Tue 7/4Tue 14/4
SFO - SYD • Direct
Advice from real travellers
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Use kerbside check-in at SFO for a smoother departure.
The Airport Link train offers a quick ride to central Sydney.
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You can fly direct with United Airlines and Qantas Airways. Average duration is 14h 56m
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Qantas Airways
Most punctual • 89% on-time
Evening flights
Best time • Fewest delays
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Manila (MNL)
Cheapest • Avg £3,486 (return)
Incheon (ICN)
Shortest trip • 37h 30m (one-way)
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When to book
6 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 1% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 10% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Sydney (SFO-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Sydney

Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 10 May
Fiji Airways Logo
22:35 - 11:50
SFO
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SYD
20h 15m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:55
SYD
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SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
£537Fiji Airways
Sun, 15 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Fiji Airways Logo
23:05 - 12:35
SFO
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SYD
19h 30m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:00 - 13:25
SYD
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SFO
17h 25m
1 stop
£628Fiji Airways
Tue, 7 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:26 - 11:50
SFO
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SYD
30h 24m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 23:19
SYD
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SFO
27h 04m
2 stops
£642Multiple Airlines
Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 11:50
SFO
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SYD
36h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 23:19
SYD
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SFO
27h 04m
2 stops
£648Multiple Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Sun, 5 Jul
Fiji Airways Logo
22:35 - 22:10
SFO
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SYD
30h 35m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:40
SYD
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SFO
17h 25m
1 stop
£685Fiji Airways
Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 10 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:35 - 11:50
SFO
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SYD
20h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:20 - 13:55
SYD
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SFO
24h 35m
2 stops
£725Multiple Airlines
Tue, 7 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
Air Canada Logo
13:20 - 07:20
SFO
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SYD
25h 00m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
09:20 - 12:30
SYD
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SFO
20h 10m
1 stop
£745Air Canada
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:15 - 18:50
SFO
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SYD
17h 35m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:45 - 05:57
SYD
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SFO
26h 12m
1 stop
£791Alaska Airlines
Tue, 7 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:00 - 18:50
SFO
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SYD
42h 50m
2 stops
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20:45 - 05:25
SYD
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SFO
25h 40m
1 stop
£794Hawaiian Airlines
Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
Air Canada Logo
18:00 - 07:20
SFO
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SYD
20h 20m
1 stop
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09:20 - 10:40
SYD
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SFO
18h 20m
1 stop
£800Air Canada
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for San Francisco to Sydney flights

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 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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost £788 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,162 and £925 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Sydney, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 1% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Sydney

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on SYD

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Sydney

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£313
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (32% 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
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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 £313 for a one-way ticket and £537 for a return.

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

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines 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 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Sydney flight 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.

KAYAK’s 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Sydney?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

Qantas Airways, United Airlines

Qantas Airways, United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

Qantas Airways, United Airlines

Qantas Airways, United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

Qantas Airways, United Airlines

Qantas Airways, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

Qantas Airways, United Airlines

Qantas Airways, United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

Qantas Airways, United Airlines

Qantas Airways, United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

Qantas Airways, United Airlines

Qantas Airways, United Airlines

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