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$452+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD)

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SFO — SYD
Dec 6 — Dec 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or June, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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Sun 11/910:30 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/232:00 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$908
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/810:30 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/142:00 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$915
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:39 amSFO - SYD
2 stops27h 16mAir Canada
Thu 12/114:00 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop18h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 11/4$918
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/307:50 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/79:55 amSYD - SFO
1 stop20h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/4$919
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3010:05 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Fri 12/52:00 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/4$922
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Wed 11/267:50 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/311:45 amSYD - SFO
1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/5$924
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/610:30 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop40h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 11/1111:35 amSYD - SFO
1 stop26h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 11/6$927
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/258:38 amSFO - SYD
2 stops29h 57mAir Canada
Tue 12/29:00 amSYD - SFO
2 stops20h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 11/4$933
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Sun 11/307:50 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 12/67:15 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop34h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/6$939
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Mon 12/17:50 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/221:55 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop16h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/5$942
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/98:39 amSFO - SYD
2 stops29h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/258:00 amSYD - SFO
2 stops21h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$944
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/76:00 pmSFO - SYD
2 stops26h 55mAir Canada
Thu 12/254:00 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop18h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 11/4$952

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD). 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 November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$884
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$452
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,231

Good round-trip deal

$981 or less

Good one-way deal

$684 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Sydney Kingsford Smith flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Sydney Kingsford Smith flights.
From San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way flight from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($202 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

9:15 pm-6:10 am

Nonstop14h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/24

9:25 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop13h 30m

$1,048

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 11/23

8:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop28h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/12

9:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$1,059

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

7:35 am-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/26

9:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$1,060

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

7:31 am-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 14m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/8

9:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$1,060

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

10:55 pm-9:15 am

Nonstop15h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/25

12:10 pm-7:55 am

Nonstop13h 45m

$1,064

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

8:15 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/7

12:10 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop13h 45m

$1,064

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

6:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop19h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/18

9:30 am-10:48 am

1 stop18h 18m

$1,070

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

7:57 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop28h 48m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/31

9:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$1,077

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

10:59 pm-9:05 am

1 stop39h 06m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/13

2:00 pm-9:45 am

Nonstop13h 45m

$1,080

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

6:00 am-8:30 am

2 stops31h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/4

10:40 am-5:40 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,083

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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 San Francisco to Sydney in November.
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
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 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 San Francisco-Sydney flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Sydney flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Sydney flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 San Francisco-Sydney 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 San Francisco to Sydney

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sydney from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Sydney. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 32 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of $293). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $830). 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 SFO to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 6, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Sydney in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Sydney flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Sydney trip
Airports
SFO

Traffic in the Bay area can be a bear, so build in plenty of time to travel between SFO and downtown San Francisco.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
SYD

After immigration and customs, the easiest way to central Sydney is the train, taking 15-25 minutes to reach the business district.

Read more about SYDby John Walton
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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Harriet Baskas

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.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on SYD

John Walton

John Walton

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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated November 6, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, and Qantas Airways from San Francisco to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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 San Francisco to Sydney?

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Sydney. On a typical day, there are 5 flights from San Francisco to Kingsford Smith, all of which are around 14h 55m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 10 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney.

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

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Sydney will take you 14h 55m. There are 7420 mi between San Francisco and Sydney. 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 San Francisco to Sydney round-trip?

    Flying on Hawaiian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $499. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Fiji Airways and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $677 and $745, respectively. Hawaiian Airlines is currently priced 58% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Sydney on time: Alaska Airlines (64%), Qantas Airways (64%), American Airlines (63%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,476 for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney. The cheapest flight overall is $428 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $830.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Sydney?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Los Angeles?

    Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live are currently the most popular points of interest in Los Angeles at the moment. Those on a layover in Los Angeles interested in visiting Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, or L.A. Live can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Those looking to explore during their layover in Los Angeles can rent a car from Los Angeles for about $42 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Honolulu?

    If you're on a layover in Honolulu and looking for things to do, consider visiting Honolulu Zoo, Pearl Harbor, or International Market Place. Honolulu Zoo, Pearl Harbor and International Market Place are located about 7.8 mi, 3.5 mi, and 7.1 mi, respectively from Honolulu if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Honolulu can rent a car from Honolulu for about $40 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Sydney flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of $293). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $830). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Sydney

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Sydney. 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 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$499Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$677Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$745Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$803Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$830Average$969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$846Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$899Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$905Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$927Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$960Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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