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$508+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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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 Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco
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 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2912:10 pmSYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/128:15 pmSFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,019
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:10 pmSYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/215:40 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,020
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/302:00 pmSYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/226:50 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop19h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,070

Find flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$869
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$508
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,248

Good round-trip deal

$1,113 or less

Good one-way deal

$793 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sydney Kingsford Smith-San Francisco flights.
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Sydney

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SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/26

9:40 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops19h 23m

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

7:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$902

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/26

9:40 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops19h 23m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

7:55 am-7:45 pm

2 stops40h 50m

$916

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/26

9:40 pm-12:19 am

2 stops21h 39m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

6:33 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 12m

$927

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/14

9:40 pm-7:04 am

2 stops28h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

6:33 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 12m

$950

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/24

9:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

7:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$981

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/24

9:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

7:07 am-7:45 pm

2 stops41h 38m

$982

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/21

9:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

7:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$991

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/22

9:40 pm-9:11 am

2 stops30h 31m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

7:55 am-7:45 pm

2 stops40h 50m

$1,000

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/22

12:10 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

10:55 pm-9:15 am

Nonstop15h 20m

$1,020

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/22

2:00 pm-8:45 am

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

10:57 pm-9:05 am

1 stop39h 08m

$1,025

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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.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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.

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

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 $769). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 December 28, 2025.

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 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

The best insider tips for Sydney to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Sydney to San Francisco trip
Airports
SYD

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

SFO

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

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 December 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to San Francisco, such as Fiji Airways, Delta, and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

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

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  • 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 11 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?

  • 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 $670 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $719 and $753 round-trip. Fiji Airways is 34% 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 $353 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $375 and Hawaiian Airlines from $458 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 $637. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco) can be booked for $718 on average, our data indicates $2,084 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 $769). 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$670Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$747Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$753Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$797Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$824Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$870Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
DeltaCheapest$897Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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