SYD - SFO

£450 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to San Francisco 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 Sydney to San Francisco, 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 Sydney to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£649
Typical prices: £631-£1,051
Fiji Airways
Sun 25/1Sun 1/2
SYD - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£792
Typical prices: £683-£1,109
United Airlines
Sat 24/1Tue 10/2
SYD - SFO • Direct
Our travellers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts and KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
United offers free Wi-Fi messaging on most flights.
Qantas' Premium Club lounge is worth the day pass.
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 9% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 15% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to San Francisco (SYD-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to San Francisco 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco

Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Fiji Airways Logo
06:00 - 12:25
SYD
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SFO
25h 25m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
22:05 - 12:35
SFO
-
SYD
19h 30m1 stop
£649Fiji Airways
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:20 - 14:00
SYD
-
SFO
22h 40m1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
23:50 - 08:20
SFO
-
SYD
38h 30m1 stop
£734Asiana Airlines
Wed, 24 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
United Airlines Logo
12:10 - 06:55
SYD
-
SFO
13h 45mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:59 - 09:05
SFO
-
SYD
39h 06m1 stop
£760United Airlines
Tue, 24 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr
Delta Logo
13:15 - 15:03
SYD
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SFO
19h 48m1 stop
Delta Logo
13:25 - 06:35
SFO
-
SYD
24h 10m2 stops
£761Delta
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Air Canada Logo
09:00 - 15:35
SYD
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SFO
25h 35m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 09:35
SFO
-
SYD
27h 15m1 stop
£777Air Canada
Wed, 11 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 12:25
SYD
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SFO
17h 25m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:03 - 12:35
SFO
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SYD
25h 32m2 stops
£782Multiple Airlines
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Air Canada Logo
08:00 - 12:20
SYD
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SFO
23h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:30 - 16:40
SFO
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SYD
38h 10m2 stops
£786Air Canada
Sat, 24 Jan - Tue, 10 Feb
United Airlines Logo
14:00 - 08:45
SYD
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SFO
13h 45mdirect
United Airlines Logo
20:15 - 06:20
SFO
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SYD
15h 05mdirect
£792United Airlines
Thu, 25 Dec - Fri, 23 Jan
United Airlines Logo
11:20 - 19:42
SYD
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SFO
27h 22m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
22:59 - 09:05
SFO
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SYD
39h 06m1 stop
£795United Airlines
Sat, 14 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
Delta Logo
14:15 - 16:09
SYD
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SFO
20h 54m2 stops
Delta Logo
06:00 - 06:50
SFO
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SYD
29h 50m2 stops
£796Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to San Francisco flights

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

How much is a return flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to San Francisco departing in January.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to San Francisco, 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 Sydney to San Francisco is November, where tickets cost £646 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £936 and £880 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to San Francisco, 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 Sydney to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to San Francisco

 
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.
Airlines
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for long-haul comfort.


Free Wi-Fi messaging on most flights; check coverage before purchasing full internet access.

Lufthansa

Enjoy 50% more personal space in Premium Economy, plus an extra checked bag up to 23 kg.


Access 11 special meal choices on long-haul flights, including gluten-free and kosher options.

Airports
SYD

For international departures, allow extra time for security and passport control at SYD, as lines can be longer than expected.

SFO

Upon arrival at SFO, consider using BART for a cost-effective and efficient way to reach downtown San Francisco.

Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

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

Robert Schrader

Expert on SYD

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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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Sydney to San Francisco

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£450
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to San Francisco

When to book flights from Sydney to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to San Francisco 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.

Flights from Sydney to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Sydney to San Francisco 
AurianneFlew with United Airlines
SYD
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SFO
Sept 2024
Ensure you have 2-3 hours layover You’ll likely need unless you don’t mind missing your next flight
DonnaFlew with Qantas Airways
SYD
-
SFO
Dec 2023
We got off a cruise so were at the airport over 7hrs before our flight. We paid for the day pass at the Premium Club. Totally worth it! It was quiet and offered food, drinks, showers and when they closed, we were able to go to the downstairs lounge which opened at 6:30. This lounge was much larger and had a bigger selection of food and beverages. Would definitely go there again.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to San Francisco

  • What shopping options are there at Sydney Airport?

    Whether you like to wander the stores to pass time before your flight or need to pick up some last-minute additions for your trip, there are many shopping possibilities at Sydney Airport. International Terminal 1 has three duty-free stores, as well as numerous other retailers offering fragrances, jewellery, clothing, handbags and more.

  • Are there airport hotels at Sydney Airport?

    Sydney Airport’s International Terminal 1 closes at 23:00 each night and opens again at 03:00. If you need to stay near the airport the night before your flight (due to an early departure or connection from another part of Australia), Rydges Sydney Airport is an airport hotel located around a 4min walk from the terminal. Rooms are air conditioned and come with runway views.

  • What lounges are available in the international terminal of Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    For passengers with access to airline lounges, the following are available in Terminal 1: Singapore Airlines Silverkris Lounge, Air New Zealand Lounge, Emirates Airlines Lounge, The Qantas Club Lounge and American Express Lounge. If you are not eligible for an airline lounge, the pay-per-use Plaza Premium Lounge allows paid entry, starting at about A$ 42.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to San Francisco was £450 for a one-way ticket and £649 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to San Francisco?

    When flying out of Sydney you will be using Sydney Kingsford Smith. You will be landing at San Francisco, also known as San Francisco.

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

    Air Canada, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sydney to San Francisco flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Sydney to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Sydney 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 Sydney to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

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

    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 San Francisco from Sydney 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 Sydney to San Francisco

  • To exchange Australian dollars for American dollars or for other foreign exchange requirements, you can make use of the currency exchange facilities in the Terminal 1 international departures area of Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
  • If you forgot to bring reading material for your flight, there are book stores and newsagents in International Terminal 1 of Sydney Airport. These are in the vicinity of check-in counters H and J, before you go through security. After security, you’ll find them in the vicinity of gates 10 and 39.
  • If you are travelling on business, there is a business centre in the terminal main hall of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). It has facilities for fax/copying, mobile phone rentals and internet access.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to San Francisco?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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