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 overall flight options. In the trailing 90 days, approximately 3.6% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was two. This suggests that while direct options exist, many itineraries will involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

The direct flight from Sydney to San Francisco typically takes around 13 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 11948 kilometers. Flights with one stop have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 20 hours and 14 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference in travel time when planning their journey, with direct options offering a considerably shorter experience.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Sydney to San Francisco have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent availability of competitive fares. Travelers can typically find favorable deals when planning their trips, based on pricing trends observed across the trailing 30 days.

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Sydney to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to San Francisco

Flights from Sydney to San Francisco typically range from $1151–$1830, with a median of $1545. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Sydney to San Francisco are near the typical level. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging, though new deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to San Francisco? The most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $735. Other cost-effective options include May, where the median fare is $954, and January, with a median fare of $972. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

A typical journey from Sydney to San Francisco takes approximately 13h 30m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. This means that while direct flights are rare, you can expect a travel time that accounts for these intermediate stops.

The route from Sydney to San Francisco covers a substantial distance of 11948 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This significant distance means that most itineraries will involve considerable time in transit, often with multiple connections to reach the destination.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to San Francisco

Regular price: A$1,384 - A$2,343

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 1,384 AUD and 2,343 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1,035 AUD with Fiji Airways, for travel from Oct 15-Oct 26.

now A$1,035

Low A$1,384

High A$2,343

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to San Francisco is February, with a median price of $770. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1809. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$770

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,809

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to San Francisco

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,822

A$1,231

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,780

A$1,153

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$2,028

A$1,295

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,937

A$1,153

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,816

A$1,296

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,709

A$1,296

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

A$2,182 → A$1,295

41%

15 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 26

A$2,359 → A$1,557

34%

3 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 12

A$1,937 → A$1,153

40%

2 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 9

A$2,028 → A$1,295

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to San Francisco

Sydney - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fares from Sydney to San Francisco are near the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $770 for Sydney to San Francisco.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 13h 30m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 13 hours 30 minutes to San Francisco.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.6% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is an airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to San Francisco are typically frequent, appearing often.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient choice for flights to San Francisco, offering a range of options.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,048

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major gateway to San Francisco and the Bay Area.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,048

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a useful alternative, especially with its extensive domestic network and BART rail connection.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART rail system)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,212

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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$8,557

$6,230

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, booking flights from Sydney to San Francisco 60 or more days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $1529. In comparison, booking 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise to $1589. Even booking 14-27 days out had a slightly higher average price of $1551, indicating that earlier booking is generally more advantageous for this route.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Sydney to San Francisco was considered to be $1151 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $1545. Prices above $1830 were in the more expensive range, representing the top 25% of fares. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $1151 mark.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to San Francisco, with a median price of $735. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $954. January, while also appearing on the list of cheapest months with a median of $972, was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating significant price variability within that month. The annual median price for this route was $1545.

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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$1,384 - A$2,343

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 1,384 AUD and 2,343 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1,035 AUD with Fiji Airways, for travel from Oct 15-Oct 26.

now A$1,035

Low A$1,384

High A$2,343

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to San Francisco

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$770

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,809

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to San Francisco

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,822

A$1,231

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,780

A$1,153

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$2,028

A$1,295

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,937

A$1,153

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,816

A$1,296

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - San Francisco

Sydney (SYD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,709

A$1,296

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

A$2,182 → A$1,295

41%

15 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 26

A$2,359 → A$1,557

34%

3 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 12

A$1,937 → A$1,153

40%

2 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 9

A$2,028 → A$1,295

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to San Francisco