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August 11 - August 29

Cheapest

SFO - Adelaide

$1,165

$912

Round trip

August 18 - August 29

Cheapest

SFO - Adelaide

$1,181

$912

Round trip

August 11 - August 20

SFO - Adelaide

$1,173

$914

Round trip

July 28 - August 20

Earliest

SFO - Adelaide

$1,208

$914

Round trip

August 11 - August 15

SFO - Adelaide

$1,260

$915

Round trip

July 28 - August 15

Earliest

SFO - Adelaide

$1,212

$915

Round trip

August 11 - September 7

SFO - Adelaide

$1,148

$919

Round trip

July 28 - August 3

Best

Earliest

SFO - Adelaide

$1,216

$919

Round trip

September 1 - September 7

SFO - Adelaide

$1,169

$920

Round trip

September 12 - September 19

SFO - Adelaide

$1,188

$941

Round trip

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Insights for flights from San Francisco to Adelaide

Right now, fares for cheap flights from San Francisco to Adelaide are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $1349–$2209, with a median of $1678. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Adelaide, February stands out with a median fare of $855. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $887, followed by January at $915.

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Adelaide connect at least once. Only 1.8% of recent fares are for direct flights from San Francisco to Adelaide. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Adelaide takes approximately 40h 0m, including connections. This is a significant travel time given the long-haul nature of the route, covering a distance of 12996 km.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Adelaide

Regular price: $1,006 - $1,994

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Adelaide is between $1006 and $1994. The current lowest deal is $912 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Aug 11-Aug 29.

now $912

Low $1,006

High $1,994

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Adelaide

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Adelaide is February, with a median price of $855. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1953. Prices are generally lower from January to August.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $855

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,953

Jan

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Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Adelaide

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Adelaide

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Adelaide

San Francisco (SFO) - Adelaide (ADL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,366

$1,486

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Adelaide

San Francisco (SFO) - Adelaide (ADL)

United Airlines

$1,366

$2,130

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Adelaide

San Francisco (SFO) - Adelaide (ADL)

QantasLink

$1,285

$1,767

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Adelaide

San Francisco (SFO) - Adelaide (ADL)

Emirates Airlines

$1,221

$9,257

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Adelaide

San Francisco (SFO) - Adelaide (ADL)

QantasLink

$1,247

$2,337

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Adelaide

San Francisco (SFO) - Adelaide (ADL)

Air New Zealand

$1,275

$1,575

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 15

$1,260 → $915

27%

18 nights

Jul 28 - Aug 15

$1,212 → $915

25%

6 nights

Jul 28 - Aug 3

$1,216 → $919

24%

23 nights

Jul 28 - Aug 20

$1,208 → $914

24%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Adelaide

San Francisco - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from SFO to ADL are above the typical level, with a median price of $1678.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $855

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to ADL, with a median price of $855.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 40h 0m with connecting flights

Flights from SFO to ADL typically take 40h 0m, with most routes requiring connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with few direct options available from SFO to ADL.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from SFO to ADL appear regularly, about 0.17 deals per day.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Adelaide.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$912

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to Adelaide.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$912

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne (MEL) is a major international hub, offering the most extensive flight network for diverse travel options.

📍 ~650 km from Adelaide (reachable by car or domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$839

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon (AVV) is a secondary airport for the Melbourne region, often providing lower-cost domestic fares.

📍 ~600 km from Adelaide (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$999

Mildura (MQL)

Mildura (MQL) is the closest significant regional airport with reliable connections to Melbourne and Sydney.

📍 ~330 km from Adelaide (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1256

Mount Gambier (MGB)

Mount Gambier (MGB) is the primary regional airport for the Limestone Coast, with links to Adelaide and Melbourne.

📍 ~380 km from Adelaide (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1239

Whyalla (WYA)

Whyalla (WYA) is geographically one of the closer mainland alternatives, useful for regional hops within South Australia.

📍 ~220 km from Adelaide (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1177

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Adelaide

77% AI deal score

$3,332

From SFO

Elite

Nov 13

Adelaide, Australia

77% AI deal score

$3,332

From SFO

Elite

Aug 08

Adelaide, Australia

76% AI deal score

Adelaide, Australia

66% AI deal score

$11,109

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Adelaide, Australia

66% AI deal score

$13,026

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance can often secure better prices, especially for international routes. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fare trends may be beneficial. There isn't a single ideal booking window that applies to all routes.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it might add to your ground travel, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

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