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£411 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Sydney

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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

Wed, 22 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
Fiji Airways Logo
23:25 - 12:45SFO-SYD
19h 20m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
05:00 - 12:25SYD-SFO
25h 25m1 stop
£712Fiji Airways
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Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
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06:00 - 08:45SFO-SYD
32h 45m2 stops
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09:55 - 11:50SYD-SFO
19h 55m1 stop
Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
Philippine Airlines Logo
23:55 - 09:00SFO-SYD
39h 05m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
11:10 - 20:50SYD-SFO
27h 40m1 stop
£762Philippine Airlines
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Thu, 16 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:35 - 19:45SFO-SYD
17h 10m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:40 - 10:44SYD-SFO
32h 04m2 stops
£762Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb
Fiji Airways Logo
22:05 - 12:30SFO-SYD
19h 25m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
06:00 - 12:25SYD-SFO
25h 25m1 stop
£765Fiji Airways
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Fri, 31 Oct - Thu, 27 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:43 - 19:45SFO-SYD
29h 02m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:40 - 19:25SYD-SFO
16h 45m1 stop
£768Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 16 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:35 - 19:45SFO-SYD
17h 10m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:40 - 23:50SYD-SFO
21h 10m2 stops
£769Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 13 Nov
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
08:24 - 19:45SFO-SYD
17h 21m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
21:40 - 19:22SYD-SFO
16h 42m1 stop
£779Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, 27 Oct - Wed, 26 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 - 09:35SFO-SYD
27h 10m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:15 - 21:15SYD-SFO
25h 00m1 stop
£811Cathay Pacific
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Sat, 25 Oct - Wed, 26 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:35 - 09:35SFO-SYD
39h 00m1 stop
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11:05 - 16:20SYD-SFO
24h 15m1 stop
£843Cathay Pacific
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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Sydney

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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SFO

Take advantage of kerbside check-in at SFO for a smoother departure. United, Delta, and Southwest offer this service for a tip.

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SYD

Use the Airport Link train for a quick, 15-minute ride from SYD to central Sydney, avoiding traffic and hassle.

Read more about SYDby Robert Schrader
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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.

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Robert Schrader

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

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.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Sydney, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sydney, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is 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 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 £730 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,214 and £947 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to Sydney?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £1,475, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Sydney

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight£411
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (39% 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 £555 for a one-way ticket and £962 for a return.

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

    American Airlines, Qantas Airways, 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 777 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 Star Alliance 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.

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

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Tuesday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Thursday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +6 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Sunday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +7 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

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Reviews of the 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 8944 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
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From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

2.0 MediocreMartin, Aug 2025SFO - YVR
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From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

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