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

Over the last year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday 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.

How often are flights from Sydney to San Francisco delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Sydney and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

How popular is this Sydney to San Francisco flight route?

Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco have been viewed 20 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

United Airlines and Delta can get you from Sydney to San Francisco in just under 20h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7420 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to San Francisco is Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $549 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $626 and $753 round-trip. Fiji Airways is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $354 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $458 and Air Canada from $477 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $660. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco) can be booked for $716 on average, our data indicates $2,127 when flying from Sydney to San Francisco.

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

Consider American Airlines (73%), Alaska Airlines (73%) or Qantas Airways (73%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to San Francisco.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to San Francisco?

Consider United Airlines, Qantas Airways or Fiji Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to San Francisco.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Sydney-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sydney-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Sydney-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Gurufare the most. Gurufare has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to San Francisco?

San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to San Francisco from 7 different airlines. 13h 30m is how long a flight from Sydney to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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.

$533+ Flights from Sydney to San Francisco

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,026 and $1,563 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $869 on Fiji Airways (Jan 25-Feb 1).

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Mon 12/1512:10 pmSYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/301:25 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop24h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,009

Thu 12/1812:10 pmSYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/2610:52 amSFO - SYD

1 stop27h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,014

Mon 12/1512:10 pmSYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/2910:35 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop39h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,016

Wed 12/2412:10 pmSYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/610:59 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop39h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,017

Mon 12/1512:10 pmSYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 40mLufthansa

Mon 12/2911:00 pmSFO - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 12/11

$1,036

Fri 12/192:00 pmSYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/58:15 pmSFO - SYD

Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,058

Best flights from Sydney to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Wed 2/112:00 pmSYD - SFO

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/114:03 pmSFO - SYD

2 stops25h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,047

Sat 2/1411:20 amSYD - SFO

1 stop21h 24mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/17:25 amSFO - SYD

1 stop30h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,065

Sat 2/142:15 pmSYD - SFO

2 stops20h 54mDelta

Sun 3/16:00 amSFO - SYD

2 stops29h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$1,066

Fri 1/309:25 pmSYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 30mAmerican Airlines

Fri 2/68:15 pmSFO - SYD

Nonstop14h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,284

Thu 12/252:00 pmSYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/2310:59 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop39h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,065

Wed 12/2410:40 amSYD - SFO

1 stop31h 10mDelta

Sat 1/106:45 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop18h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$1,269

Sat 2/1412:10 pmSYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/278:15 pmSFO - SYD

Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,287

Fri 4/109:25 amSYD - SFO

2 stops25h 54mDelta

Fri 4/2411:05 amSFO - SYD

1 stop26h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$1,291

Last-minute flights from Sydney to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 12/1812:10 pmSYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/2611:00 pmSFO - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,009

Thu 12/1811:20 amSYD - SFO

1 stop27h 22mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/3110:35 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop39h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,065

Fri 12/192:00 pmSYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/58:15 pmSFO - SYD

Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,058

Fri 12/192:00 pmSYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/268:15 pmSFO - SYD

Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,060

Fri 12/1912:10 pmSYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/310:35 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop39h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,067

One-way flights from Sydney to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Wed 1/286:00 amSYD - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/11

$533

Wed 2/42:00 pmSYD - SFO

1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/11

$536

Sun 2/82:00 pmSYD - SFO

1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/10

$538

Thu 3/52:35 pmSYD - SFO

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$550

Tue 2/38:40 pmSYD - SFO

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$557

Sun 2/89:50 pmSYD - SFO

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$558

Wed 3/42:00 pmSYD - SFO

1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/10

$559

Fri 1/306:00 amSYD - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/10

$561

Sun 1/256:00 amSYD - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/11

$567

Thu 2/51:35 pmSYD - SFO

3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$569

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Gurufare 3 stars
Round-trip from	$869 (oojo)
One-way from	$533 (oojo)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,254
Good round-trip deal	$1,499 or less
Good one-way deal	$802 or less

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Wed 2/11

2:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

4:03 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops25h 32m

$1,047

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/14

11:20 am-1:44 pm

1 stop21h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

7:25 am-9:05 am

1 stop30h 40m

$1,065

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/25

2:00 pm-8:45 am

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

10:59 pm-9:05 am

1 stop39h 06m

$1,065

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/14

2:15 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops20h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

6:00 am-6:50 am

2 stops29h 50m

$1,066

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/24

10:40 am-10:50 pm

1 stop31h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

6:45 pm-8:30 am

1 stop18h 45m

$1,269

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/30

9:25 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

8:15 pm-6:10 am

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,284

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/14

12:10 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

8:15 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop15h 05m

$1,287

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/10

9:25 am-6:19 pm

2 stops25h 54m

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

11:05 am-6:35 am

1 stop26h 30m

$1,291

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/27

6:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$533

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/25

2:00 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$533

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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to San Francisco

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Gurufare	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sydney-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Gurufare the most. Gurufare has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 42 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of $440). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $782). 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 SYD to SFO?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to San Francisco?

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For swift security at SYD, Terminal 1 offers an Express Path for eligible passengers, hidden between check-in counters C and D.

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The least expensive way to downtown San Francisco from SFO is via BART. Use the AirTrain to reach the Garage G/Bart station.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to San Francisco, such as Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

426 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

947 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,516 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

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

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to San Francisco?
San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to San Francisco from 7 different airlines. 13h 30m is how long a flight from Sydney to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.
How popular is this Sydney to San Francisco flight route?
Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco have been viewed 20 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Sydney to San Francisco?
United Airlines and Delta can get you from Sydney to San Francisco in just under 20h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7420 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to San Francisco is Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $549 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $626 and $753 round-trip. Fiji Airways is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to San Francisco one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $354 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $458 and Air Canada from $477 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to San Francisco?
Consider American Airlines (73%), Alaska Airlines (73%) or Qantas Airways (73%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to San Francisco.
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $660. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco) can be booked for $716 on average, our data indicates $2,127 when flying from Sydney to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to San Francisco?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of $440). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $782). 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 7 airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$670	Average$767	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$719	Average$1,679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$753	Average$1,351	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
United Airlines	Cheapest$791	Average$1,292	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Air Canada	Cheapest$805	Average$862	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$870	Average$883	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%
Delta	Cheapest$897	Average$1,021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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$533+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco are usually found in November or August, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

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

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to San Francisco?

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.