Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. In the trailing 90 days, approximately 6.6% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers has typically been 2.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

The direct flight from San Francisco to Sydney typically has a duration of 14 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 11948 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 25 hours and 20 minutes. This translates to approximately 895 minutes for direct flights and 1520 minutes for flights with one stop.

How often do San Francisco to Sydney flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Francisco to Sydney route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. These trends were observed over a 30-day window, suggesting regular fluctuations in pricing for this route.

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San Francisco to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Sydney

Fares for flights from San Francisco to Sydney typically range from $1020–$2190, with a median of $1454. Right now, fares are above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Sydney? The most affordable months to find cheap flights from San Francisco to Sydney are November and February, both with a median fare of $807. Following closely, January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $872.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Sydney takes about 14h 55m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is 29h 27m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 14h 55m.

This route is classified as long-haul, covering a significant distance of 11948 kilometers. Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 6.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Sydney

Regular price: $852 - $1,549

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Sydney are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Sydney is between $852 and $1549. The current lowest deal is $902 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 10-Nov 23.

now $902

Low $852

High $1,549

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to SYD is January, with a median price of $872. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $3007. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $872

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,007

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Feb

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Sydney

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

QantasLink

$1,287

$1,295

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$971

$1,094

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,198

$1,161

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

2GO

$1,190

$971

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

2GO

$1,187

$1,046

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,186

$1,121

One-way

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

11 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 16

$1,844 → $1,296

30%

8 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 31

$1,427 → $1,039

27%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$1,382 → $1,077

22%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$1,347 → $1,044

23%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Sydney

San Francisco - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Sydney are above the typical level at $902.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Historically, January, November, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 14h 55m

Direct flights typically take 14h 55m, while connecting flights average 29h 27m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 6.6% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is an airline that has offered direct flights on the San Francisco to Sydney route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Sydney are frequently available.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient departure point for flights to Sydney.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$921

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is the primary gateway to Sydney, offering convenient access to the city center.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$963

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (approximately 3 hours drive from Sydney city center)

💸 Flights from ~$911

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from San Francisco to Sydney is within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been observed at approximately $1071. Booking within 7-13 days typically sees an average price of $1738, while waiting until 14-27 days before departure can result in an average price of $2008. These trends were observed across a 90-day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney has typically been around $1020 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $1454. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically costing $2190 or less.

Historically, November and February have offered the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sydney, with a median price of $807 in both months. January also presented a relatively low median price of $872. These figures are considerably lower than the annual median price of $1454 for this route, based on data from a 270-day window.

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San Francisco to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Sydney

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Sydney

Regular price: $852 - $1,549

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Sydney are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Sydney is between $852 and $1549. The current lowest deal is $902 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 10-Nov 23.

now $902

Low $852

High $1,549

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Sydney

January

Cheapest

Flights from $872

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,007

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Sydney

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

QantasLink

$1,287

$1,295

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$971

$1,094

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,198

$1,161

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

2GO

$1,190

$971

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

2GO

$1,187

$1,046

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,186

$1,121

One-way

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

11 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 16

$1,844 → $1,296

30%

8 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 31

$1,427 → $1,039

27%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$1,382 → $1,077

22%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$1,347 → $1,044

23%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Sydney