Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD) from $487

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — SYD
oct. 3 — oct. 101

The best prices from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD)

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to SYD flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Sydney flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Sydney.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Round-trip from

$1,356

One-way from

$578
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way flight from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith

SFO - SYD

Price

$1,356 - $2,765

SYD

Temperature

51.8 - 71.6 °F

SYD

Rainfall

2 - 5.1 inches

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

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from San Francisco to Sydney. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Sydney.

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

To save up to 23% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Francisco to Sydney from $1,754 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,813 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Flights from San Francisco to Sydney lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Francisco to Sydney in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $908.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Sydney (SFO - SYD)?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Sydney in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Hawaiian Airlines flights from San Francisco to Sydney

Consider these cheap Hawaiian Airlines flights we've found departing from San Francisco to Sydney. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
  • If you’re traveling from San Francisco to Sydney, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Hawaiian Airlines. Flights on this route from Hawaiian Airlines typically cost $1,443.99 RT, a price that is 63% cheaper than the average San Francisco to Sydney flight. The cheapest flight found was $1,180 RT. When traveling from San Francisco to Sydney on Hawaiian Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is San Francisco Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. When flying from San Francisco to Sydney, Hawaiian Airlines flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Fiji Airways flights from San Francisco to Sydney

Some of the best deals we've found on Fiji Airways flights traveling from San Francisco to Sydney. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
  • Fiji Airways is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from San Francisco to Sydney. Flights on this route from Fiji Airways typically cost $1,904.58 RT, a price that is 41% more expensive than the average San Francisco to Sydney flight. The cheapest flight found was $1,280 RT. The most popular departure airport in San Francisco when flying to Sydney is San Francisco Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Sydney is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. When flying from San Francisco to Sydney, Fiji Airways flights are -6% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

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One-way flights to Sydney from San Francisco

The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Sydney
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SFO - SYD

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San Francisco

vie. 11/3

1 stop38h 35m

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jue. 11/16

1 stop20h 55m

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San Francisco

mar. 10/24

1 stop19h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jue. 11/2

1 stop25h 05m

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SFOSYD

San Francisco

vie. 3/1

1 stop17h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom. 3/10

1 stop16h 40m

San FranciscoSydney Kingsford Smith

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

sáb. 11/25

Nonstop14h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jue. 11/30

Nonstop13h 30m

San FranciscoSydney Kingsford Smith

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

lun. 2/5

1 stop29h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jue. 2/29

1 stop19h 50m

San FranciscoSydney Kingsford Smith

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

jue. 10/26

2 stops26h 46m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 10/31

2 stops23h 57m

San FranciscoSydney Kingsford Smith

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

mié. 1/24

Nonstop15h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 1/29

Nonstop13h 45m

San FranciscoSydney Kingsford Smith

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

vie. 2/16

2 stops25h 06m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 2/26

2 stops23h 34m

San FranciscoSydney Kingsford Smith

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

mié. 11/1

2 stops21h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sáb. 11/18

2 stops27h 50m

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Deals found on 9/27

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Sydney, see what other customers have to say about Hawaiian Airlines, Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
9.2
Wonderful
5 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

8.8

Food

8.0

Overall

9.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air Tahiti Nui
9.2
Wonderful
5 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
9.2
Wonderful
5 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

8.8

Food

8.0

Overall

9.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

China Airlines
8.3
Very good
125 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
9.2
Wonderful
5 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

8.8

Food

8.0

Overall

9.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
9.2
Wonderful
5 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

8.8

Food

8.0

Overall

9.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

ANA
8.3
Very good
153 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
9.2
Wonderful
5 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

8.8

Food

8.0

Overall

9.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
38 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
9.2
Wonderful
5 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

8.8

Food

8.0

Overall

9.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Sydney flights.

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 4 flights from San Francisco to Kingsford Smith, all of which are around 14h 40m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 13 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Sydney for under $800 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Sydney for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $780, but on average you can expect to pay $874.

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Sydney for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney under $1,000. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Sydney is less than $1,037.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Sydney for under $1,300?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Sydney within the next 7 days for less than $1,300.

How popular is this San Francisco to Sydney flight route?

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

Flying on Fiji Airways is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $790. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $908 and $968, respectively. Fiji Airways is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

$487 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 Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from $540 and $558, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Sydney?

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: Virgin Australia (78%), United Airlines (78%), Air New Zealand (78%).

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

On average you can expect to pay $1,591 for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney. The cheapest flight overall is $862 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $790.

What does SFO to SYD mean?

SFO stands for San Francisco Airport, while SYD stands for Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

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

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Auckland?

Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Studio One Toi Tū are the most popular attractions in Auckland if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Studio One Toi Tū can be accessed by traveling approximately 10.9 mi, 11.4 mi, and 10.3 mi, respectively from Auckland Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Auckland Intl for an average daily rate of $44 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

Alternative routes for San Francisco to Sydney

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Sydney

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Sydney choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$546Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$586Average$1,941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$748Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$782Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$859Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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ANACheapest$966Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,094Average$1,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,125Average$1,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,180Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,280Average$1,905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney

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Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney

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