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$391+ Cheap flights from Australia to San Francisco (SFO)

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SYD — SFO
May 24 — May 311
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Cheapest flights from Australia to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2026.

This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2711:50 pm
BNE
-
SFO
1 stop30h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sat 7/1110:35 pm
SFO
-
BNE
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/18$716
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/31:15 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 5/610:35 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/19$716
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 8/212:40 pm
CBR
-
SFO
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Wed 8/1211:10 pm
SFO
-
CBR
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/21$735
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/31:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Wed 5/610:35 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/19$747
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Wed 5/201:25 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Fri 6/510:35 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/18$748
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sun 7/2612:40 pm
CBR
-
SFO
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Wed 8/1211:10 pm
SFO
-
CBR
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/21$826
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 12/62:00 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 2/710:05 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/22$926
This Orient Vacations deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Orient Vacations is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/12:00 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 11/1510:05 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/19$931
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 8/51:15 pm
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Wed 9/211:25 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/21$945
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 8/56:00 am
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 8/2111:25 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/20$946
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 8/212:40 pm
CBR
-
SFO
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/810:35 pm
SFO
-
CBR
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$947
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 7/296:00 am
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 8/911:25 pm
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop29h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/21$950

Find flight deals from Australia to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$716
(Aunt Betty)

One-way from

$391
(Fiji Airways)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,172

Good round-trip deal

$902 or less

Good one-way deal

$643 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Australia to San Francisco
One-way flight from Australia to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to San Francisco.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Australia to San Francisco 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 April 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia 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

Tue 10/20

9:45 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop35h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 10/25

11:50 pm-8:20 am

1 stop38h 30m

$1,053

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/22

8:45 pm-7:58 am

1 stop28h 13m

San Francisco

Fri 5/29

8:25 am-6:50 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$1,083

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/13

9:00 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop35h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 8/17

11:50 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,228

PerthSan Francisco

PER - SFO

PERSFO

Perth

Mon 6/15

9:35 pm-10:35 am

1 stop28h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 6/30

1:55 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$1,248

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 5/7

12:40 pm-6:21 pm

2 stops22h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

4:45 pm-4:30 am

1 stop42h 45m

$1,251

CanberraSan Francisco

CBR - SFO

CBRSFO

Canberra

Sun 5/17

7:15 am-1:55 pm

2 stops23h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 5/24

10:35 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$1,292

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 8/8

12:40 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop18h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

2:40 pm-11:40 am

2 stops28h 00m

$1,301

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Thu 6/4

10:15 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop38h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 11/28

12:00 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop38h 20m

$1,328

PerthSan Francisco

PER - SFO

PERSFO

Perth

Fri 7/24

12:10 am-11:55 am

2 stops26h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 8/9

12:25 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops43h 15m

$1,413

PerthSan Francisco

PER - SFO

PERSFO

Perth

Tue 6/2

12:10 am-11:30 am

2 stops26h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

1:30 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops42h 10m

$1,431

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Australia to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Francisco (average of $74). Flying from Australia to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,010). 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 AU to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia 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 April 24, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Australia to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 24, 2026.

The most flights from AU0 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from Australia to San Francisco delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Australia and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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 April 24, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Australia to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Australia?

    Located just 11.0 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Australia.

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Australia to San Francisco in 28h. Fly via Asiana Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or ANA to get the fastest option. There are 9149 mi between Australia and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $325 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $375 and Air Canada from $477 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to San Francisco?

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Australia to San Francisco consider choosing Virgin Australia (81%), United Airlines (81%) or SWISS (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Australia to San Francisco is $754. On average you can expect to pay $2,192. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $831.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Francisco (average of $74). Flying from Australia to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,010). 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 6 airlines flying from Australia to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Australia 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 April 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$605Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$630Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$685Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$719Average$1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$772Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$789Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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