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$351+ Cheap flights from Australia to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to San Francisco

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$731
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$351
(Jetabroad)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$941

Good round-trip deal

$998 or less

Good one-way deal

$637 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2410:00 amBNE - SFO
2 stops43h 38mAir Canada
Sat 11/18:40 amSFO - BNE
2 stops30h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$724
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3110:30 amBNE - SFO
Nonstop13h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/711:05 pmSFO - BNE
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$725
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2710:40 amBNE - SFO
Nonstop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/3111:05 pmSFO - BNE
Nonstop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$740
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/317:00 amSYD - SFO
2 stops33h 13mAir Canada
Sun 8/179:03 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop41h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 3/25$744
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2711:15 amBNE - SFO
1 stop22h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 4/19:00 pmSFO - BNE
1 stop19h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/26$747
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/279:30 pmSYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 5/610:00 pmSFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/25$749
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1511:30 amSYD - SFO
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/2611:25 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$750
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/298:05 pmBNE - SFO
1 stop20h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/294:25 pmSFO - BNE
2 stops26h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$752
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/122:15 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Sun 11/1611:05 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/26$753
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/59:10 amSYD - SFO
1 stop24h 49mBritish Airways
Sun 5/1810:10 amSFO - SYD
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$755
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/249:10 amSYD - SFO
1 stop24h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/711:26 amSFO - SYD
1 stop26h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$757
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/510:20 amSYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/1810:45 pmSFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$767

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Australia to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 7/31

10:55 am-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

10:35 pm-7:30 am

1 stop39h 55m

$731

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 5/12

9:45 am-12:55 pm

2 stops44h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

7:42 pm-11:25 am

2 stops22h 43m

$737

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Tue 6/3

2:10 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops23h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 7/28

12:59 am-5:25 am

2 stops35h 26m

$743

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Fri 7/18

10:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop17h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

11:40 am-7:05 am

1 stop26h 25m

$744

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/31

7:00 am-11:13 pm

2 stops33h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

9:03 pm-7:20 am

1 stop41h 17m

$744

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 5/1

2:30 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops23h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

2:25 pm-6:45 am

1 stop23h 20m

$748

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/27

9:30 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop13h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

10:00 pm-6:05 am

Nonstop15h 05m

$749

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Thu 5/29

8:05 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop20h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

4:25 pm-11:35 am

2 stops26h 10m

$752

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Sun 5/4

5:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 6/8

10:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$753

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 6/1

4:15 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 6/17

10:00 pm-9:20 am

1 stop18h 20m

$753

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to San Francisco

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Australia to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to San Francisco as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Japan Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,169 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
ANA
8.3
Very good
829 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
722 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Australia?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Australia.

  • How popular is this Australia to San Francisco flight route?

    Within the past month, 9 users have taken a look at flights from Australia to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to San Francisco one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $351 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include EVA Air from $582 and Air China from $663 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to San Francisco?

    While some choose either Melbourne - San Francisco or Brisbane - San Francisco, Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco is the most popular route from Australia to San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Australia to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Australia to San Francisco consider choosing Air New Zealand (87%), Virgin Australia (80%) or United Airlines (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from Australia to San Francisco is $478. On average you can expect to pay $3,258. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $680.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Australia to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Australia to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Australia to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$469Average$1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$502Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$622Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$666Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$699Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$728Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$743Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
EVA AirCheapest$950Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,201Average$1,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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