Australia

$367+ 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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
Apr 23 — Apr 301
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Australia with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Australia

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Australia
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 March 24, 2026.

This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2610:35 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sun 5/101:15 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/21$751
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1811:25 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 11/86:00 am
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/21$753
This Orient Vacations deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Orient Vacations is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/310:35 pm
SFO
-
BNE
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sun 5/1011:35 am
BNE
-
SFO
1 stop19h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/19$759
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/411:25 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 9/111:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/23$759
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/610:35 pm
SFO
-
BNE
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sun 5/1011:35 am
BNE
-
SFO
1 stop19h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/24$760
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1010:35 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 50m
Fiji Airways
Wed 5/201:25 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/21$760
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/189:50 pm
SFO
-
BNE
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Sun 11/2911:25 am
BNE
-
SFO
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/20$761
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1510:35 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Fri 6/56:00 am
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/23$761
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/810:35 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Wed 5/271:20 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/21$762
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1310:35 pm
SFO
-
BNE
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Wed 5/2711:35 am
BNE
-
SFO
1 stop19h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/23$769
This Orient Vacations deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Orient Vacations is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/610:35 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Wed 5/131:25 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/22$769
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 10/2311:25 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 11/62:00 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$770

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 March 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$751
(flugladen.de)

One-way from

$367
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,070

Good round-trip deal

$1,188 or less

Good one-way deal

$686 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Sydney Kingsford Smith flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Sydney Kingsford Smith flights.
From San Francisco to Australia
One-way flight from San Francisco to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($154 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Australia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Australia.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Australia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

6:25 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 55m

Adelaide

Thu 5/14

5:15 pm-10:20 am

2 stops33h 35m

$972

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 6/12

10:35 pm-11:50 am

1 stop20h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/8

1:15 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$1,001

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

10:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop18h 40m

Adelaide

Thu 5/14

8:00 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$1,258

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

Mon 7/13

4:04 pm-11:15 am

2 stops26h 41m

Adelaide

Thu 7/30

8:00 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$1,295

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

9:05 pm-8:05 am

2 stops42h 30m

Adelaide

Wed 4/22

7:10 pm-5:57 am

2 stops51h 17m

$1,296

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

10:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Adelaide

Wed 8/5

6:00 am-10:33 am

2 stops21h 03m

$1,300

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 5/3

9:30 am-10:48 am

1 stop18h 18m

$1,335

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

11:10 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 5/27

10:30 am-6:25 am

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,341

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

11:25 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop14h 05m

Brisbane

Tue 9/8

10:30 am-6:35 am

Nonstop13h 05m

$1,341
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

11:25 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop14h 05m

Brisbane

Tue 8/25

10:30 am-6:25 am

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,342

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/23

Showing 1-10 of 60 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
6

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 $221). 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 March 24, 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Australia, 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 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 March 24, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to AU0 are scheduled on a Friday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Australia delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 200 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 11% 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 March 24, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas 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.

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Australia from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco.

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

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Australia?

    Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Australia in just under 15h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 20m. There are 7857 mi between San Francisco and Australia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $291. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Australia for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Australia?

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

    Before booking your flight to Australia from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (80%), United Airlines (80%), SWISS( 80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,055 for a flight from San Francisco to Australia. The cheapest flight overall is $665 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $761.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Australia (average of $221). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 March 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$137Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$145Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$368Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$500Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air CanadaCheapest$712Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$759Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$850Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$919Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$943Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$973Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.