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$416+ 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated April 30, 2025.

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AranGrant
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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$641
(oojo)

One-way from

$416
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,171

Good round-trip deal

$1,236 or less

Good one-way deal

$706 or less
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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 April 30, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 7/2210:55 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Thu 7/3112:25 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/28$641
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:40 pmSFO - SYD
2 stops32h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/1811:45 amSYD - SFO
1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/27$921
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/1511:45 pmSFO - SYD
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/304:20 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$924
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1210:55 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop19h 50mFiji Airways
Fri 8/291:15 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/28$933
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 8/3011:55 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 9/810:10 amSYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/28$937
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1010:55 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways
Tue 6/2412:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/29$942
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1210:55 pmSFO - BNE
1 stop30h 55mFiji Airways
Thu 6/1911:40 amBNE - SFO
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/28$952
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/116:40 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/312:25 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$959
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1111:55 pmSFO - BNE
1 stop41h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 10/2011:15 amBNE - SFO
1 stop26h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/29$981
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/110:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 7/229:10 amMEL - SFO
2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29$999
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/2410:55 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/612:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,004
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 10/2811:25 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop37h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 11/79:00 amMEL - SFO
1 stop30h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,021

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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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Australia that are best for you.

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

10:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

Thu 7/31

12:25 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$641

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

11:45 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/30

4:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$924

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

10:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 6/24

12:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$942

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

10:55 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop30h 55m

Brisbane

Thu 6/19

11:40 am-1:50 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$952

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

6:40 pm-11:25 am

2 stops23h 45m

Cairns

Tue 6/3

12:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$959

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sat 6/7

10:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/5

4:20 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$960

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

11:55 pm-9:55 am

1 stop41h 00m

Brisbane

Mon 10/20

11:15 am-8:50 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$981

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

10:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 7/22

9:10 am-12:50 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$999

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

11:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop39h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/11

10:10 am-8:50 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$999

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 6/24

10:55 pm-12:55 am

2 stops33h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

12:55 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$1,004

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Australia

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Australia (average of $1,043). Flying from San Francisco to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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 April 30, 2025.

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 April 30, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to AU0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Australia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 2.0 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Australia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and China Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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
8.3
Very good
732 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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
8.1
Very good
190 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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.

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?

    Flights from San Francisco to Australia have been viewed 19 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 $569. However, be on the lookout for offers from Philippine Airlines and Cathay Pacific, 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?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Melbourne or San Francisco - Brisbane, San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith is the most popular route 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 (88%), United Airlines (88%), SWISS( 88%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $4,252 for a flight from San Francisco to Australia. The cheapest flight overall is $666 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $774.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Australia (average of $1,043). Flying from San Francisco to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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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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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$562Average$1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$598Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
LufthansaCheapest$724Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$750Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$780Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$841Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$873Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$903Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$909Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$913Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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