To San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Adelaide to San Francisco

Browse current best options from Adelaide. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Adelaide

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to San Francisco

Prices updated 24 days ago

486,190 searches this week

171 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated May 29, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Adelaide to San Francisco

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Adelaide to San Francisco

Round trip

Sort by: Cheapest

October 10 - October 17

Cheapest

ADL - San Francisco

$1,281

$844

Round trip

November 21 - December 5

ADL - San Francisco

$1,273

$884

Round trip

August 3 - August 18

Earliest

ADL - San Francisco

$1,296

$919

Round trip

August 3 - September 1

Earliest

ADL - San Francisco

$1,273

$920

Round trip

December 7 - December 8

Best

ADL - San Francisco

$1,563

$920

Round trip

August 6 - August 18

ADL - San Francisco

$1,289

$931

Round trip

August 6 - August 11

ADL - San Francisco

$1,384

$931

Round trip

August 6 - September 1

ADL - San Francisco

$1,270

$932

Round trip

August 3 - August 11

Earliest

ADL - San Francisco

$1,314

$940

Round trip

November 28 - December 1

ADL - San Francisco

$1,263

$947

Round trip

Unlock all 500+ flight deals to San Francisco and get alerts when great deals appear

Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Adelaide to San Francisco

A typical journey from Adelaide to San Francisco takes about 37h 35m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this long-haul route involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time from origin to destination. The overall distance covered for flights between Adelaide and San Francisco is approximately 12,996 km, classifying it as a long-haul route.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Adelaide to San Francisco, prices typically range from $953–$1636, with a median of $1255. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. Approximately 10% of recent fares are classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for savings if you monitor prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to San Francisco? The most affordable months to travel are April, with a median fare of $948, followed by May at $962, and June at $990. These months consistently show lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare for this route.

Most itineraries for flights from Adelaide to San Francisco connect at least once. Only 0.3% of recent fares are non-stop, meaning almost all travelers will have connecting flights. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to San Francisco

Regular price: $1,109 - $1,910

Prices for flights from Adelaide to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Adelaide to San Francisco is typically between $1109 and $1910. The current lowest deal is $844 with Fiji Airways, for travel from Oct 10-Oct 17.

now $844

Low $1,109

High $1,910

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to San Francisco is April, with a median price of $948. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2339. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $948

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,339

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Adelaide to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to San Francisco

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - San Francisco

Adelaide (ADL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jetstar

$1,422

$1,616

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - San Francisco

Adelaide (ADL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jetstar

$1,433

$1,442

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - San Francisco

Adelaide (ADL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jetstar

$1,275

$1,505

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - San Francisco

Adelaide (ADL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jetstar

$1,275

$1,478

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - San Francisco

Adelaide (ADL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jetstar

$1,253

$1,505

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - San Francisco

Adelaide (ADL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jetstar

$1,257

$1,509

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Adelaide to San Francisco

1 night

Dec 7 - Dec 8

$1,563 → $920

41%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$1,597 → $961

40%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$1,596 → $991

38%

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$1,555 → $951

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to San Francisco

Adelaide - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Adelaide to San Francisco are near the typical level of $1255.

📅 Best time to fly

April, May, and June are cheapest historically

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are April ($948), May ($962), and June ($990).

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 37h 35m

The median flight duration from Adelaide to San Francisco is 37 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 0.3% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fiji Airways has a recent deal for $844

A recent deal with Fiji Airways was found for $844 from October 10 to October 17.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently (1+ per day)

Deals for flights from Adelaide to San Francisco appear frequently, averaging over one per day.

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco, offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$844

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from Adelaide to San Francisco.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$844

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with high flight frequency and direct public transit access to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transit)

💸 Flights from ~$1253

San Jose International (SJC)

San Jose International is a major international airport serving the South Bay, often with fewer weather delays.

📍 ~70 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1049

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International offers a robust domestic route network and can be a reliable alternative for some travelers.

📍 ~125 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$989

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is convenient for travelers in the North Bay and Wine Country.

📍 ~80 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1071

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Monterey Regional is an alternative for travelers in the southern coastal region, offering a less crowded experience.

📍 ~145 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1411

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

San Francisco, United States

67% AI deal score

$10,845

From ADL

Elite

Nov 27

San Francisco, United States

67% AI deal score

$11,574

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Adelaide to San Francisco is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1062. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made further in advance, with tickets purchased 60+ days out averaging $1580. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, show a slightly higher average of $1088 compared to the best window.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Adelaide to San Francisco is considered to be around $953 or less. The median price for this route was $1255. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of observed prices falling below $1636.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Adelaide to San Francisco are April, May, and June. April typically sees a median price of $948, while May has a median of $962. June also offers competitive prices with a median of $990, which is also the most expensive month on average within this period. These prices are generally lower than the annual median price of $1255 for this route.

Related routes

Consider alternative routes from Adelaide

Flights from Adelaide to Ahmedabad Flights from Adelaide to Alice Springs Flights from Adelaide to Amritsar Flights from Adelaide to Amsterdam Flights from Adelaide to Apia Flights from Adelaide to Auckland Flights from Adelaide to Bangkok Flights from Adelaide to Bengaluru Flights from Adelaide to Bora Bora Flights from Adelaide to Boston Flights from Adelaide to Brisbane Flights from Adelaide to Budapest