San Francisco

$486+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO)

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SYD — SFO
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco are usually found in November or August, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 March 6, 2026.

This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/151:15 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 5/2910:35 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/6$751
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/82:00 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 3/811:05 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop29h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/4$753
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/132:00 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 3/2011:05 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$756
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 5/61:20 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 5/2910:35 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/5$765
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 5/271:20 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Sun 5/3110:35 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/6$766
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sun 4/191:15 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 4/2610:35 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/5$767
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 5/11:15 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 5/1510:35 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$772
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 5/11:15 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 5/3110:35 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$773
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 6/31:20 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Sun 6/710:35 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$778
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sun 5/311:15 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 6/510:35 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$780

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 March 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$756
(BYOjet)

One-way from

$486
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$966

Good round-trip deal

$1,058 or less

Good one-way deal

$825 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. 3% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/10

6:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop24h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

10:35 pm-11:50 am

1 stop20h 15m

$868

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/2

1:15 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

11:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop19h 25m

$868
Quickest round-trip

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/28

8:45 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop16h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

8:30 am-6:50 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$1,021

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/18

12:10 pm-7:55 am

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

4:10 pm-7:00 am

1 stop21h 50m

$1,078

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/19

1:15 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop16h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

5:00 pm-6:50 am

2 stops20h 50m

$1,084

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/16

8:45 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops19h 44m

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

7:32 am-6:50 pm

2 stops42h 18m

$1,116

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/10

10:20 am-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 6/26

1:55 pm-7:00 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,126

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/2

8:45 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop16h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 6/8

8:25 am-6:50 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$1,132

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/22

9:40 am-3:03 pm

1 stop23h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

6:20 pm-6:50 am

1 stop19h 30m

$1,138

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

8:45 pm-7:58 am

1 stop28h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 6/8

8:25 am-6:50 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$1,144

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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sydney-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 February 27, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 17 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $743). 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 March 6, 2026.

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 28% 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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Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

John Walton

John Walton

Expert on SYD

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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 March 6, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to San Francisco, such as Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney 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 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 4 daily flights to San Francisco from 7 different airlines. 13h 20m 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?

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

    Fiji Airways, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Sydney to San Francisco in just under 13h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 10m. 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 $709 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $719 and $753 round-trip. Fiji Airways is 30% 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 $346 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $375 and Air Canada from $477 one-way.

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

    Consider Avianca (90%), Air New Zealand (90%) or Virgin Australia (86%) 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 $696. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco) can be booked for $756 on average, our data indicates $2,064 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $743). 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 March 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$709Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$719Average$1,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$753Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$773Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$789Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Air CanadaCheapest$797Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$897Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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