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$380+ 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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Australia (AU0) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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$833
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$380
(Kiwi.com)
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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 December 18, 2024.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/247:20 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 25mJapan Airlines
Sat 12/2811:35 amSFO - MEL
1 stop23h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2511:55 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/117:45 amSFO - MEL
1 stop37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,167
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2310:00 pmSYD - SFO
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/3012:50 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,172
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2811:20 amBNE - SFO
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Thu 1/239:45 pmSFO - BNE
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,206
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/251:00 pmMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/166:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,390
This Air Tahiti Nui deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Tahiti Nui is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:20 amBNE - SFO
3 stops24h 42mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/176:45 amSFO - BNE
3 stops55h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,392
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/192:00 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways
Tue 1/289:45 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/2512:10 pmSYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/11:56 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop24h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,406
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2711:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop31h 55mFiji Airways
Tue 2/49:45 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,416
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/2512:10 pmSYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mLufthansa
Sun 12/2910:55 pmSFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/18$1,419
This Air Tahiti Nui deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Tahiti Nui is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:50 pmMEL - SFO
3 stops45h 09mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 2/44:00 pmSFO - MEL
3 stops30h 50mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 12/18$1,435
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/249:40 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 12/287:00 amSFO - SYD
1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,505

Find flights from Australia to San Francisco within your budget

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 December 18, 2024.

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BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Mon 1/27

10:45 am-5:33 pm

2 stops24h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

2:45 pm-8:40 am

1 stop23h 55m

$833

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/24

2:00 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops26h 21m

San Francisco

Fri 1/31

6:00 am-12:30 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$835

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/1

9:20 am-12:40 pm

2 stops44h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

4:35 pm-7:20 am

1 stop21h 45m

$848

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 1/16

1:35 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop18h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

9:45 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$853

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Sat 1/25

11:20 am-12:50 pm

1 stop19h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 1/30

9:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop18h 35m

$868

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Thu 1/30

10:35 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop34h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

11:30 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$884

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 2/23

4:50 pm-7:25 am

2 stops33h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

9:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop36h 20m

$889

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/12

1:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 6/19

10:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$913

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Tue 3/18

9:45 am-5:30 pm

2 stops24h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

6:26 pm-11:05 am

2 stops23h 39m

$916

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/18

11:10 am-8:15 pm

1 stop27h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 3/22

11:25 pm-9:30 am

1 stop40h 05m

$919

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Australia to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $381). 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 December 18, 2024.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

The most flights from AU0 to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 December 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Asiana Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Lufthansa. 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
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.6
Very good
65 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
1,273 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,018 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.4
Very good
839 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
1,443 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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, 10 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 $496 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Philippine Airlines from $596 and China Airlines from $616 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco or Brisbane - San Francisco, Melbourne - 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 Avianca (91%), United Airlines (85%) or Virgin Australia (84%) 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 $731. On average you can expect to pay $3,180. The most popular route, (Melbourne - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $767.

  • 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 $381). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$436Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$465Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$549Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$719Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$728Average$1,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$730Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$766Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
EVA AirCheapest$950Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,063Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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