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Cheap flights from Sydney to San Francisco from £378

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco are usually found in October or August, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£593

One-way from

£378

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£729

Good one-way deal

£5,731 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/5-3/6
  • Nonstop
  • 28h 25m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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31/7
  • 31/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 45m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£62 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2025.

Sun 12/1014:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Sun 16/1123:05SFO - SYD
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 26/3£583
Thu 16/1021:30SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 18/1120:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/3£586
Wed 14/510:20SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/623:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/3£593
Thu 24/409:25SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 33mDelta
Wed 7/513:45SFO - SYD
2 stops23h 50mDelta
Deal found 26/3£605
Tue 5/813:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/823:00SFO - SYD
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£641
Sat 18/1011:15SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 25mVietnam Airlines
Thu 20/1121:10SFO - SYD
1 stop41h 40mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 26/3£780
Fri 17/1010:30SYD - SFO
1 stop23h 00mAsiana Airlines
Thu 20/1123:30SFO - SYD
1 stop38h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 26/3£812
Sat 10/510:20SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mVirgin Australia
Wed 14/522:45SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/3£818
Mon 8/922:10SYD - SFO
1 stop39h 20mChina Airlines
Thu 11/901:05SFO - SYD
1 stop40h 40mChina Airlines
Deal found 26/3£895
Thu 27/315:15SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 30/300:20SFO - SYD
2 stops36h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/3£987
Sun 4/509:10SYD - SFO
3 stops24h 58mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 13/513:35SFO - SYD
3 stops35h 15mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 25/3£1,068
Thu 10/421:40SYD - SFO
1 stop26h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 16/407:00SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 26/3£1,119

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Depart

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Price

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

£593

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/4

09:25-19:58

1 stop27h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

13:45-06:35

2 stops23h 50m

£605

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/8

13:15-13:45

1 stop17h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 14/8

23:00-14:55

2 stops22h 55m

£641

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/5

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

22:45-06:55

Nonstop15h 10m

£818

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/9

22:10-20:30

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 11/9

01:05-10:45

1 stop40h 40m

£895

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/4

09:30-15:30

1 stop23h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

23:30-07:30

1 stop39h 00m

£902

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/8

21:30-17:45

Nonstop13h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

14:20-07:30

1 stop24h 10m

£983

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/4

07:40-22:40

1 stop32h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

00:20-08:40

1 stop39h 20m

£992

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/5

09:10-17:08

3 stops24h 58m

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

13:35-17:50

3 stops35h 15m

£1,068

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/4

21:40-07:20

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

07:00-19:45

1 stop19h 45m

£1,119

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 March 2025.

When flying from Sydney to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated 27 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to San Francisco, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
722 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
441 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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  • How popular is this Sydney to San Francisco flight route?

    Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco have been viewed 16 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at £593, United Airlines will fly you from Sydney to San Francisco and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Virgin Australia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £605 and £818, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £514. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Philippine Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Sydney to San Francisco for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to San Francisco?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sydney to San Francisco on time: Air New Zealand (87%), Virgin Australia (80%), United Airlines (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to San Francisco is generally £5,735, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £5,731. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco), you can expect to pay £595 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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