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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Sydney from £488

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or May, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD). 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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£717

One-way from

£488

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£819

Good one-way deal

£759 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 31/7-12/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Sydney
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 1/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£115 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 March 2025.

Thu 31/723:00SFO - SYD
1 stop20h 15mFiji Airways
Tue 12/806:15SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 26/3£717
Fri 1/809:40SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 8/821:40SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 25/3£812
Wed 16/407:00SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/521:40SYD - SFO
1 stop26h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/3£816
Tue 29/423:10SFO - SYD
1 stop42h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 11/510:10SYD - SFO
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3£920
Tue 29/723:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/810:20SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/3£921
Sun 18/509:49SFO - SYD
2 stops27h 46mDelta
Sun 1/609:25SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 45mDelta
Deal found 25/3£933
Mon 25/801:45SFO - SYD
1 stop24h 30mANA
Tue 2/911:50SYD - SFO
2 stops24h 48mANA
Deal found 25/3£941
Thu 4/922:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 14/921:30SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3£1,045
Sat 12/417:58SFO - SYD
2 stops24h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/413:15SYD - SFO
2 stops20h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£1,073

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San Francisco

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 31/7

23:00-12:15

1 stop20h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/8

06:15-13:45

1 stop24h 30m

£717

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 1/8

09:40-19:45

1 stop17h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/8

21:40-05:55

1 stop25h 15m

£812

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

07:00-19:45

1 stop19h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/5

21:40-07:20

1 stop26h 40m

£816

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

22:50-08:15

1 stop40h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/9

10:15-18:40

1 stop25h 25m

£891

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 29/4

23:10-10:50

1 stop42h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/5

10:10-22:40

1 stop29h 30m

£920

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 29/7

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/8

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

£921

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

09:49-06:35

2 stops27h 46m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

09:25-10:10

1 stop17h 45m

£933

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 25/8

01:45-19:15

1 stop24h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/9

11:50-19:38

2 stops24h 48m

£941

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

22:00-06:05

Nonstop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/9

21:30-17:45

Nonstop13h 15m

£1,045

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sat 12/4

17:58-11:45

2 stops24h 47m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/4

13:15-17:08

2 stops20h 53m

£1,073

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Sydney is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of £985). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,728). 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 SFO to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Sydney in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 26 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Sydney, such as Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and China Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.
8.3
Very Good

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Sydney?

    If you book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney, you will be flying from San Francisco to Kingsford Smith. Flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) from San Francisco (SFO) take 14h 55m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 flights from San Francisco to Sydney per day from 1 airline.

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

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

    Flying on Fiji Airways is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at £717. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £812 and £816, respectively. Fiji Airways is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £488 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from £516 and Delta from £574 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Sydney consider choosing Virgin Australia (92%), United Airlines (92%) or SWISS (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Sydney? While on average our users pay £879, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £566. The most popular route (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around £865.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Sydney 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 San Francisco to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of £985). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,728). 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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