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$332+ Cheap flights from Australia to San Francisco (SFO)

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SYD — SFO
Dec 26 — Jan 21
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$602
(BestPriceTravel)

One-way from

$332
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,086

Good round-trip deal

$1,117 or less

Good one-way deal

$503 or less
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From Australia to San Francisco
One-way flight from Australia to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from Australia to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 26, 2025.

This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/310:45 amBNE - SFO
2 stops48h 44mAir Canada
Thu 12/116:00 pmSFO - BNE
2 stops27h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 11/26$657
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/277:40 pmBNE - SFO
1 stop32h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/22:43 pmSFO - BNE
1 stop20h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$678
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/277:40 pmBNE - SFO
1 stop32h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/411:15 amSFO - BNE
1 stop23h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/26$712
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/277:40 pmBNE - SFO
1 stop32h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/296:00 amSFO - BNE
1 stop30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$787
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2912:55 pmBNE - SFO
2 stops25h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/77:00 pmSFO - BNE
1 stop16h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$791
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/295:45 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop19h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/612:10 pmSFO - SYD
2 stops25h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$854
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/29:40 pmSYD - SFO
2 stops34h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 12/107:24 amSFO - SYD
2 stops41h 21mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/25$857
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:10 amMEL - SFO
1 stop31h 40mDelta
Wed 12/315:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/26$874
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/282:00 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Wed 12/310:05 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/24$897
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:10 pmSYD - SFO
2 stops31h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/319:15 amSFO - SYD
2 stops28h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$914
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/13:20 pmPER - SFO
1 stop40h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 12/148:15 pmSFO - PER
1 stop21h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/25$957
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/282:00 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Fri 12/510:05 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/24$987

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Australia to San Francisco 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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Sat 2/21

11:40 am-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

11:10 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop14h 20m

$790

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 3/4

3:35 pm-6:42 pm

2 stops21h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

11:35 pm-11:00 am

2 stops42h 25m

$819

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/1

2:00 pm-8:45 am

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 3/21

11:55 pm-9:15 am

Nonstop15h 20m

$842

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 12/24

10:10 am-10:50 pm

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

5:15 pm-8:00 am

1 stop19h 45m

$874

PerthSan Francisco

PER - SFO

PERSFO

Perth

Mon 1/19

3:20 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop40h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

8:15 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$966

PerthSan Francisco

PER - SFO

PERSFO

Perth

Fri 2/27

1:50 pm-7:50 am

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

10:40 am-12:35 pm

1 stop34h 55m

$1,003

PerthSan Francisco

PER - SFO

PERSFO

Perth

Sun 1/18

11:35 am-3:55 pm

1 stop20h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

8:15 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$1,021

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Thu 3/5

12:10 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop27h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

10:45 pm-7:15 am

2 stops39h 30m

$1,078

PerthSan Francisco

PER - SFO

PERSFO

Perth

Fri 2/27

10:30 am-9:50 am

2 stops39h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

1:55 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops42h 00m

$1,118

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 3/25

12:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,149

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Francisco (average of $440). Flying from Australia to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $801). 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 AU to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia 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 November 26, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Australia to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 58% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Australia to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia 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 November 26, 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from Australia to San Francisco delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Australia and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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 November 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways from Australia to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from Australia?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Australia.

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Australia to San Francisco in 13h 10m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 7065 mi between Australia and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Australia to San Francisco consider choosing American Airlines (85%), Alaska Airlines (85%) or Qantas Airways (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Australia to San Francisco is $713. On average you can expect to pay $2,136. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $677.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Francisco (average of $440). Flying from Australia to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $801). 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 8 airlines flying from Australia to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Australia to San Francisco. 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$595Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$642Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$698Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$711Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$714Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$870Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
DeltaCheapest$897Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,006Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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