Can I fly direct from Sydney to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total flight options. Historically, direct flights accounted for approximately 2.2% of all flights on this route across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

How long is the flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

The direct flight from Sydney to San Francisco typically takes approximately 13 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 11,948 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 22 hours and 10 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct travel compared to routes involving a single stopover.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

Historically, flights from Sydney to San Francisco have frequently offered good prices. This route is classified as one with frequent deals, based on data from the trailing 30 days. Travelers can often find competitive fares when planning their journey between these two cities. This consistent availability of good prices makes it a favorable route for budget-conscious travelers.

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Sydney to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to San Francisco

For cheap flights from Sydney to San Francisco, fares typically range from $1327–$1908, with a median price of $1624. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, reflecting recent market conditions. The market for this route is dynamic, with new deals appearing almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for travelers.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to San Francisco, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $772. Following closely, February offers a median fare of $1027, while March presents another good option with a median of $1130. These months generally offer more competitive pricing compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from Sydney to San Francisco covers a significant distance of 11948 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul route. This considerable distance means that travel between these two cities involves extended flight times.

The flight from Sydney to San Francisco typically takes about 13h 35m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting, the overall travel time can vary significantly. Only a small share of recent fares, specifically 2.2%, are for direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco, indicating that connecting flights are the predominant option for this route.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to San Francisco

Regular price: A$1,355 - A$2,791

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

The regular price range for this route is 1355 AUD to 2791 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1061 AUD with Fiji Airways for travel from Feb 12-Feb 14.

now A$1,061

Low A$1,355

High A$2,791

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to San Francisco is April, with a median price of $1255. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1784. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,255

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,784

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to San Francisco

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

A$2,090

A$1,760

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

A$1,709

A$1,565

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

A$1,798

A$1,414

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

A$1,556

A$1,508

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

A$1,758

A$1,439

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways, Frontier Airlines

A$1,526

A$1,469

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

A$2,114 → A$1,438

32%

7 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 10

A$2,310 → A$1,708

26%

3 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 4

A$1,910 → A$1,446

24%

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

A$1,798 → A$1,414

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to San Francisco

Sydney - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Sydney to San Francisco are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price at $772

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 13h 35m

Direct flights typically take 13h 35m, while connecting flights average 29h 22m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.2% of recent flights are direct, with most connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to San Francisco appear frequently, so check often.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a convenient option for flights from Sydney to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,086

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major hub, convenient for reaching San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,068

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from destination city (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,803

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From SYD

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Nov 11

San Francisco, United States

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$2,771

$2,344

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From SYD

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Nov 19

San Francisco, United States

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$2,782

$2,402

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Business Class

From SYD

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Dec 07

San Francisco, United States

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$27,138

$24,340

Save $2,798

QantasLink, +1

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From SYD

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Dec 03

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$26,739

$24,316

Save $2,423

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Dec 10

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$26,030

$24,340

Save $1,690

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From SYD

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Dec 13

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$26,046

$24,341

Save $1,705

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Dec 13

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$26,046

$24,341

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QantasLink, +1

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From SYD

Elite

Dec 03

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$25,850

$24,361

Save $1,489

QantasLink, +1

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From SYD

Elite

Dec 13

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$26,046

$24,363

Save $1,683

QantasLink, +1

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From SYD

Elite

Dec 07

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$25,980

$24,385

Save $1,595

QantasLink, +1

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From SYD

Elite

Dec 22

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$26,586

$24,385

Save $2,201

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Dec 24

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$26,511

$24,407

Save $2,104

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, booking flights 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices for the Sydney to San Francisco route. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was around $1727. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise to approximately $1972. Even booking 7-13 days out resulted in higher average fares of about $2182, indicating that earlier booking is generally more economical for this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Sydney to San Francisco is considered to be around $1327 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $1624. Fares exceeding $1908 are typically in the higher price range. Aiming for prices at or below the $1327 threshold generally secures a more economical fare.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to San Francisco, with a median price of $772. February also offered relatively lower median fares at $1027. While March had a median of $1130, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270-day period. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $1624, indicating significant savings are possible by traveling in the historically cheaper months.

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Sydney to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Sydney to San Francisco

Regular price: A$1,355 - A$2,791

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

The regular price range for this route is 1355 AUD to 2791 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1061 AUD with Fiji Airways for travel from Feb 12-Feb 14.

now A$1,061

Low A$1,355

High A$2,791

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to San Francisco

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,255

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,784

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to San Francisco

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

A$2,090

A$1,760

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

A$1,709

A$1,565

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

A$1,798

A$1,414

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

A$1,556

A$1,508

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

2GO

A$1,758

A$1,439

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways, Frontier Airlines

A$1,526

A$1,469

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

A$2,114 → A$1,438

32%

7 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 10

A$2,310 → A$1,708

26%

3 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 4

A$1,910 → A$1,446

24%

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

A$1,798 → A$1,414

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to San Francisco

Sydney - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Sydney to San Francisco are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price at $772

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 13h 35m

Direct flights typically take 13h 35m, while connecting flights average 29h 22m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.2% of recent flights are direct, with most connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to San Francisco appear frequently, so check often.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a convenient option for flights from Sydney to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,086

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major hub, convenient for reaching San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,068

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$26,511

$24,407

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Sydney to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco

Sydney to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Sydney to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to San Francisco

Direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to San Francisco

Sydney - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median price at $772

Direct flights average 13h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Sydney main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How early should I book Sydney to San Francisco flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Sydney to San Francisco?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to San Francisco?

Can I fly direct from Sydney to San Francisco?

How long is the flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

Related routes

More routes from Sydney

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Sydney to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Sydney to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to San Francisco

Direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to San Francisco

Sydney - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median price at $772

Direct flights average 13h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Sydney main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Nov 11

Nov 19

Dec 07

Dec 03

Dec 10

Dec 13

Dec 13

Dec 03

Dec 13

Dec 07

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How early should I book Sydney to San Francisco flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Sydney to San Francisco?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to San Francisco?