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Cheap flights from Sydney to San Francisco from £364

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco are usually found in August or October, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£655

One-way from

£364

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£748
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/3-9/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 46h 50m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 5/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 30m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£79 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2025.

Sat 8/312:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/306:00SFO - SYD
1 stop33h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£655
Tue 20/506:15SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 35mFiji Airways
Sat 31/522:45SFO - SYD
1 stop20h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 21/2£686
Tue 6/513:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/522:45SFO - SYD
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£774
Thu 20/221:25SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 2/320:15SFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2£778
Mon 3/312:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mVirgin Australia
Sun 16/323:55SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2£909
Wed 14/509:25SYD - SFO
2 stops30h 55mDelta
Wed 21/513:00SFO - SYD
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Deal found 20/2£921
Mon 21/422:10SYD - SFO
1 stop38h 45mChina Airlines
Fri 2/501:05SFO - SYD
1 stop40h 40mChina Airlines
Deal found 20/2£922
Sun 20/410:15SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 25mVietnam Airlines
Sun 4/522:50SFO - SYD
1 stop40h 25mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 20/2£944
Thu 4/907:20SYD - SFO
3 stops27h 22mAir Tahiti Nui
Fri 12/915:00SFO - SYD
3 stops31h 05mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 20/2£1,092
Thu 20/321:00SYD - SFO
2 stops38h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 26/314:10SFO - SYD
2 stops34h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£1,115
Tue 20/507:40SYD - SFO
1 stop26h 50mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/600:05SFO - SYD
1 stop41h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2£1,121

Find flights from Sydney to San Francisco within your budget

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/3

12:10-06:55

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 9/3

06:00-09:05

1 stop33h 05m

£655

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

06:15-13:50

1 stop24h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 31/5

22:45-11:45

1 stop20h 00m

£686

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/5

13:15-13:50

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

22:45-14:55

2 stops23h 10m

£774

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

21:25-15:45

Nonstop13h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

11:34-07:25

1 stop25h 51m

£778

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

12:10-06:55

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 16/3

23:55-09:15

Nonstop15h 20m

£909

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

09:25-10:02

1 stop17h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

10:10-06:35

2 stops27h 25m

£921

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/4

22:10-19:55

1 stop38h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 2/5

01:05-10:45

1 stop40h 40m

£922

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/4

10:15-18:40

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

22:50-08:15

1 stop40h 25m

£944

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/3

21:00-17:45

2 stops38h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 26/3

14:10-19:05

2 stops34h 55m

£1,115

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

07:40-17:30

1 stop26h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 9/6

00:05-10:50

1 stop41h 45m

£1,121

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sydney to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 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 68 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 21 February 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.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from SYD to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to San Francisco, such as Air Tahiti Nui, China Airlines and Fiji Airways. 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

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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
727 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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
184 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,217 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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 Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 20 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Currently priced at £655, 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 Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £686 and £778, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 16% 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 £364. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, 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 (84%), Virgin Australia (75%), United Airlines (75%).

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    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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