How popular is this Sydney to San Francisco flight route?

Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco have been viewed 13 times in the past calendar month.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to San Francisco is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $812 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $813 and $820 round-trip. Air New Zealand is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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 $433. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco) can be booked for $713 on average our data indicates $2,114 when flying from Sydney to San Francisco.

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

Consider American Airlines (80%), Alaska Airlines (80%) or Qantas Airways (80%) 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 American Airlines, Air Canada or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to San Francisco.

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

Users have found that leaving on a Saturday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 16% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

October can be a great time to fly to San Francisco from Sydney with a flight ticket averaging about $1,053. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of October for as cheap as $610. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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 7 daily flights to San Francisco from 8 different airlines. 13h 15m 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.

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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.

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Mon 7/2811:30 amSYD - SFO

1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand

Fri 8/1510:05 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/29

$812

Wed 8/139:20 amSYD - SFO

2 stops41h 06mAir Canada

Sat 9/69:01 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop41h 19mAir Canada

Deal found 7/1

$813

Fri 9/54:20 pmSYD - SFO

1 stop32h 49mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/118:04 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$814

Tue 10/219:40 pmSYD - SFO

1 stop16h 55mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 11/187:52 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop28h 53mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$820

Fri 8/159:40 pmSYD - SFO

1 stop17h 00mAlaska Airlines

Fri 9/59:33 amSFO - SYD

1 stop17h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$846

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Mon 7/2811:30 amSYD - SFO

1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand

Fri 8/1510:05 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/29

$812

Wed 8/139:20 amSYD - SFO

2 stops41h 06mAir Canada

Sun 9/78:36 amSFO - SYD

2 stops29h 44mAir Canada

Deal found 7/1

$813

Fri 9/54:20 pmSYD - SFO

1 stop32h 49mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/118:04 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$814

Tue 10/219:40 pmSYD - SFO

1 stop16h 55mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 11/187:52 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop28h 53mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$820

Fri 8/159:40 pmSYD - SFO

1 stop17h 00mAlaska Airlines

Fri 9/59:33 amSFO - SYD

1 stop17h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$846

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Tue 7/87:40 pmSYD - SFO

1 stop31h 50mAir China

Sat 7/191:00 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop32h 55mAir China

Deal found 7/1

$1,394

Wed 7/911:50 amSYD - SFO

1 stop22h 05mANA

Sun 7/271:31 pmSFO - SYD

2 stops26h 54mANA

Deal found 6/30

$1,076

Thu 7/105:45 pmSYD - SFO

1 stop18h 59mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/27:00 amSFO - SYD

2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$1,022

Sat 7/129:30 amSYD - SFO

1 stop23h 30mAsiana Airlines

Tue 9/211:30 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop39h 00mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$1,061

Mon 7/2811:30 amSYD - SFO

1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand

Fri 8/1510:05 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/29

$812

Wed 8/139:20 amSYD - SFO

2 stops41h 06mAir Canada

Sat 9/69:01 pmSFO - SYD

1 stop41h 19mAir Canada

Deal found 7/1

$813

Fri 8/159:40 pmSYD - SFO

1 stop17h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Fri 9/59:33 amSFO - SYD

1 stop17h 12mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$840

Fri 8/159:40 pmSYD - SFO

1 stop17h 00mAlaska Airlines

Fri 9/59:33 amSFO - SYD

1 stop17h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$846

Wed 8/274:20 pmSYD - SFO

1 stop22h 13mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/29:33 amSFO - SYD

1 stop36h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$822

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Wed 9/34:20 pmSYD - SFO

1 stop22h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$406

Sat 10/2511:15 amSYD - SFO

1 stop24h 45mVietnam Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$514

Sun 7/136:00 amSYD - SFO

1 stop24h 45mFiji Airways

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4:20 pm-8:09 am

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8:04 pm-2:40 pm

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Tue 10/21

9:40 pm-8:35 pm

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7:52 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop28h 53m

$820

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SYD - SFO

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Fri 8/15

9:40 pm-9:40 pm

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9:33 am-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 12m

$846

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SYD - SFO

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Wed 9/3

4:20 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop22h 13m

$406

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SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/25

11:15 am-6:00 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$514

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SYD - SFO

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Sun 7/13

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$529

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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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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 89 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% 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 Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco

The most flights from SYD 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

202 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

486 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.8

Good

2,540 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Vietnam Airlines

7.5

Good

194 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 7 daily flights to San Francisco from 8 different airlines. 13h 15m 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 13 times in the past calendar month.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to San Francisco is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $812 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $813 and $820 round-trip. Air New Zealand is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to San Francisco?
Consider American Airlines (80%), Alaska Airlines (80%) or Qantas Airways (80%) 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 $433. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco) can be booked for $713 on average our data indicates $2,114 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 Sydney to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$673	Average$879	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Air Canada	Cheapest$708	Average$1,006	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
American Airlines	Cheapest$728	Average$1,103	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$743	Average$1,118	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$762	Average$1,315	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
United Airlines	Cheapest$791	Average$1,309	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$871	Average$1,581	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
Delta	Cheapest$897	Average$1,021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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