$490+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Australia
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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to AustraliaExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Australia
Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $813 (oojo) |
One-way from | $490 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,593 |
Good round-trip deal | $996 or less |
Good one-way deal | $749 or less |
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San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - AVV
SFOAVV
San Francisco
Mon 2/9
1:20 pm-3:50 pm
2 stops31h 30m
Melbourne Avalon
Mon 2/23
6:00 am-12:20 pm
2 stops25h 20m
San FranciscoBrisbane
SFO - BNE
SFOBNE
San Francisco
Sun 2/1
6:00 pm-8:45 am
1 stop20h 45m
Brisbane
Mon 2/23
6:10 am-10:34 am
2 stops22h 24m
San FranciscoSydney
SFO - SYD
SFOSYD
San Francisco
Sat 3/14
6:52 pm-8:35 am
1 stop19h 43m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 3/20
10:20 am-12:20 pm
1 stop20h 00m
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Sun 3/1
4:25 pm-1:35 pm
2 stops26h 10m
Melbourne
Sun 4/12
9:40 pm-12:32 pm
2 stops31h 52m
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Fri 1/9
10:41 am-12:25 pm
2 stops30h 44m
Melbourne
Sat 3/21
1:55 pm-9:38 pm
2 stops25h 43m
San FranciscoSydney
SFO - SYD
SFOSYD
San Francisco
Fri 1/23
6:50 pm-2:40 pm
2 stops24h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 2/14
11:20 am-5:33 pm
2 stops25h 13m
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Wed 2/4
11:05 pm-10:00 am
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Tue 2/17
1:00 pm-8:25 am
Nonstop14h 25m
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Wed 3/11
11:05 pm-9:00 am
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 3/25
12:00 pm-8:25 am
Nonstop14h 25m
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Wed 2/25
11:05 pm-10:00 am
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 3/18
12:00 pm-8:25 am
Nonstop14h 25m
San FranciscoBrisbane
SFO - BNE
SFOBNE
San Francisco
Sun 2/1
11:10 pm-7:30 am
Nonstop14h 20m
Brisbane
Mon 2/23
11:40 am-6:50 am
Nonstop13h 10m
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Australia
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Australia
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Australia?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Australia (average of $223). Flying from San Francisco to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $796). 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 AU?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Australia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 54% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Australia?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Australia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Australia flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Australia
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Australia. 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 December 18, 2025.
The most flights from SFO to AU0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from San Francisco to Australia delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 189 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Australia flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Australia flights?
Over the last year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Australia
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from San Francisco to Australia. 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.
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Anonymous,Oct 2025
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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Australia
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$48 | Average$98 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$145 | Average$224 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time60% | |
| Cheapest$173 | Average$932 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$499 | Average$1,070 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$598 | Average$891 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$745 | Average$1,067 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$803 | Average$1,037 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time80% | |
| Cheapest$846 | Average$1,060 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$850 | Average$1,236 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$900 | Average$1,375 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% |