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$503+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD)

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
Jul 4 — Jul 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or February, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 4, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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.
Sat 6/2010:35 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sat 6/271:15 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/31$937
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/410:35 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sat 7/111:15 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/31$939
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Wed 7/2211:15 am
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/316:15 am
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$940
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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.
Sat 6/2710:35 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sun 7/122:10 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop16h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/31$944
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Wed 8/511:10 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 9/91:15 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/1$956
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 8/2811:25 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 9/131:15 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/31$984
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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.
Tue 6/303:26 pm
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops27h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/71:15 pm
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/31$1,002
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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.
Sun 7/269:33 am
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/96:00 am
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,019
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/219:50 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Fiji Airways
Wed 12/22:00 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/31$1,023
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1811:25 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Wed 9/301:15 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/31$1,026
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/85:37 pm
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops25h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/121:15 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/31$1,028
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/233:26 pm
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops37h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/91:15 pm
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,033

Find 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 June 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$937
(oojo)

One-way from

$503
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,167

Good round-trip deal

$1,494 or less

Good one-way deal

$830 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. 12% potential increase in price ($165 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Sydney that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sat 7/4

8:30 am-6:50 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/12

8:45 pm-9:16 am

2 stops29h 31m

$1,300
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 7/2

11:00 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop14h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/19

10:20 am-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 30m

$1,351

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 6/28

4:25 pm-7:00 am

1 stop21h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/10

10:20 am-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 30m

$1,355

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 6/18

5:50 am-6:50 am

2 stops32h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/5

9:15 am-10:50 am

1 stop18h 35m

$1,370

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

2:30 pm-6:50 am

1 stop23h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/12

9:15 am-11:52 pm

2 stops31h 37m

$1,370

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sat 10/3

9:35 pm-8:00 am

1 stop40h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/11

11:20 am-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 30m

$1,463

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 10/4

5:50 am-7:50 am

2 stops32h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/12

10:15 am-11:57 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$1,465

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

11:00 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop14h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/12

10:20 am-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 30m

$1,495

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 7/30

11:00 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop14h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/9

10:20 am-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 30m

$1,495

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 6/28

5:50 am-6:50 am

2 stops32h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/6

9:15 am-11:58 pm

2 stops31h 43m

$1,550

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Sydney

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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy-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 San Francisco-Sydney flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 San Francisco-Sydney flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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?

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 54 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of $1,073). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,610). 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 June 4, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Sydney as you normally would.

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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 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 June 4, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas 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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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 6 flights from San Francisco to Kingsford Smith, all of which are around 14h 50m 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 Delta is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $117. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $500 and $611, respectively. Delta is currently priced 90% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $347 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $420 and $421, respectively.

  • 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: American Airlines (92%), Alaska Airlines (92%), Qantas Airways (92%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,261 for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney. The cheapest flight overall is $768 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $835.

  • 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 Little Tokyo 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 Little Tokyo can do so by traveling 12.4 mi, 11.7 mi, and 12.2 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Those looking to explore during their layover in Los Angeles can rent a car from Los Angeles for about $41 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 International Market Place, Kuhio Beach Park, or Fort DeRussy. International Market Place, Kuhio Beach Park and Fort DeRussy are located about 7.1 mi, 7.4 mi, and 6.7 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 $59 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of $1,073). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,610). 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 June 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$117Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$500Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$611Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$676Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$728Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$927Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$927Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,021Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,034Average$1,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,074Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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