Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights accounted for 6.6% of all flights from San Francisco to Sydney. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically two. This indicates that while direct options exist, flights with one or more stops are more common for this route.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Sydney has a duration of approximately 14 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 11,948 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 25 hours and 20 minutes. This difference in flight time highlights the convenience of direct routes for this long-haul journey.

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 to secure more favorable fares. The route is considered to have frequent price fluctuations, suggesting a dynamic pricing environment.

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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 price of $1454. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from San Francisco to Sydney.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Sydney, November and February stand out as the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $807. Following closely, January also offers competitive prices with a median fare of $872.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Sydney takes approximately 14h 55m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is 29h 27m, while direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney, when available, take 14h 55m.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 6.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that travelers should generally expect to make multiple stops on their journey.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Sydney

Regular price: $797 - $1,546

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

Regular prices for flights from San Francisco to Sydney typically range from $797 to $1546. The current lowest deal is $922 with Fiji Airways for travel from Nov 11-Nov 20.

now $922

Low $797

High $1,546

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. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Sydney

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

2GO

$1,079

$1,091

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,281

$1,327

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,104

$1,159

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

2GO

$906

$1,047

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$927

$1,122

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$928

$1,142

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$1,669 → $1,031

38%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$1,709 → $1,078

37%

7 nights

Mar 11 - Mar 18

$1,450 → $1,062

27%

7 nights

Feb 16 - Feb 23

$1,413 → $1,086

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 for San Francisco to Sydney are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

November, February, and January are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are November ($807), February ($807), and January ($872).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 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 routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Fiji Airways was found for $922, departing November 11 and returning November 20.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Sydney appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major hub, offering many flight options to Sydney.

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

💸 Flights from ~$684

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a primary gateway for flights from San Francisco to Sydney.

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

💸 Flights from ~$685

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 ~$700

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Oct 21

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$7,171

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From SFO

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Oct 11

Sydney, Australia

89% AI deal score

$7,212

$5,577

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From SFO

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Nov 25

Sydney, Australia

89% AI deal score

$7,053

$5,577

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From SFO

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Sep 19

Sydney, Australia

89% AI deal score

$8,116

$6,102

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Business Class

From SFO

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Sep 16

Sydney, Australia

88% AI deal score

$7,946

$6,127

Save $1,819

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Mar 03

Sydney, Australia

86% AI deal score

$6,845

$5,808

Save $1,037

Asiana Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Sep 16

Sydney, Australia

84% AI deal score

$7,833

$6,127

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Business Class

From SFO

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Dec 24

Sydney, Australia

84% AI deal score

$7,573

$6,134

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From SFO

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Sydney, Australia

84% AI deal score

$7,704

$6,138

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From SFO

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Dec 24

Sydney, Australia

84% AI deal score

$7,777

$6,138

Save $1,639

Air Canada, +1

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From SFO

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Dec 03

Sydney, Australia

83% AI deal score

$7,251

$6,063

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Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Dec 03

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83% AI deal score

$7,254

$6,122

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Air Canada, +1

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from San Francisco to Sydney has been within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price was around $1071. Booking within 7-13 days saw prices rise to an average of $1738, while waiting until 14-27 days before departure typically resulted in an average price of $2008. Prices generally increased as the departure date approached, with the average price for bookings made 60+ days out being $1815.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney was considered to be $1020 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1454. Travelers typically found that 75% of prices were $2190 or less, indicating that prices above this threshold were less common.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Sydney have been November and February, both with a median price of $807. January also offered competitive prices, with a median of $872. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price for this route, which stands at $1454.

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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: $797 - $1,546

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

Regular prices for flights from San Francisco to Sydney typically range from $797 to $1546. The current lowest deal is $922 with Fiji Airways for travel from Nov 11-Nov 20.

now $922

Low $797

High $1,546

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Sydney

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

2GO

$1,079

$1,091

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,281

$1,327

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,104

$1,159

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

2GO

$906

$1,047

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$927

$1,122

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Sydney

San Francisco (SFO) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$928

$1,142

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$1,669 → $1,031

38%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$1,709 → $1,078

37%

7 nights

Mar 11 - Mar 18

$1,450 → $1,062

27%

7 nights

Feb 16 - Feb 23

$1,413 → $1,086

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 for San Francisco to Sydney are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

November, February, and January are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are November ($807), February ($807), and January ($872).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 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 routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Fiji Airways was found for $922, departing November 11 and returning November 20.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Sydney appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major hub, offering many flight options to Sydney.

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

💸 Flights from ~$684

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a primary gateway for flights from San Francisco to Sydney.

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

💸 Flights from ~$685

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.

Sydney, Australia

83% AI deal score

$7,254

$6,122

Save $1,132

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Sydney

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Sydney

San Francisco to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Sydney

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Sydney

Direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Sydney

San Francisco - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November, February, and January are cheapest

Direct flights take 14h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

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Oct 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

How much should a flight from San Francisco to Sydney cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

How often do San Francisco to Sydney flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Sydney from other cities

San Francisco to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Sydney

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Sydney

Direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Sydney

San Francisco - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November, February, and January are cheapest

Direct flights take 14h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Oct 21

Oct 11

Nov 25

Sep 19

Sep 16

Mar 03

Sep 16

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 03

Dec 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

How much should a flight from San Francisco to Sydney cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sydney?