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$405+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) 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 3/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco are usually found in October or August, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$735
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$415
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$941

Good round-trip deal

$1,142 or less

Good one-way deal

$784 or less
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/49:20 amSYD - SFO
1 stop29h 25mAir Canada
Mon 8/49:03 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop41h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 3/23$735
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2010:20 amSYD - SFO
1 stop18h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/37:13 pmSFO - SYD
2 stops25h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$743
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/129:30 pmSYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 8/1910:00 pmSFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/23$744
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 9/31:15 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways
Wed 10/111:25 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/23$750
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 5/209:10 amSYD - SFO
2 stops20h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2711:26 amSFO - SYD
1 stop26h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$756
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 9/410:20 amSYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/111:00 pmSFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/23$766
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 6/310:20 amSYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mLufthansa
Tue 6/311:00 pmSFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/24$778
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 4/249:10 amSYD - SFO
1 stop24h 58mBritish Airways
Wed 5/711:10 amSFO - SYD
2 stops26h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/24$779
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/39:25 amSYD - SFO
1 stop19h 33mDelta
Sun 9/2110:10 amSFO - SYD
2 stops27h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/23$780

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to San Francisco that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Depart

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Price

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/4

9:20 am-9:45 pm

1 stop29h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

9:03 pm-7:20 am

1 stop41h 17m

$735

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/20

9:30 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop13h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

10:00 pm-6:05 am

Nonstop15h 05m

$744

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/20

9:10 am-12:55 pm

2 stops20h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

11:26 am-7:05 am

1 stop26h 39m

$756

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/24

9:10 am-5:08 pm

1 stop24h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

11:26 am-7:05 am

1 stop26h 39m

$763

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/7

10:20 am-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

10:45 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop15h 10m

$766

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/3

10:20 am-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

11:00 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop14h 55m

$778

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/22

9:25 am-10:38 pm

1 stop30h 13m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

1:45 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 50m

$780

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/4

9:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops21h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

10:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$814

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/20

10:20 am-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

11:00 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,005

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/20

11:50 am-9:46 pm

2 stops26h 56m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

1:45 am-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,051

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sydney-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Sydney to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Sydney to San Francisco trip
Airports
SYD

Check which terminal your flight uses at SYD, as some domestic flights depart from the international terminal.

Read more about SYDby John Walton
SFO

Use BART for a budget-friendly trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco, taking about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on SYD

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Sydney 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 SYD to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 25, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to San Francisco in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sydney to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney 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 March 25, 2025.

The most flights from SYD 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 March 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to San Francisco, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and ANA. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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
825 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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
723 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
442 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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 Sydney 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 airports do I use to fly from Sydney to San Francisco?

    San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to San Francisco from 7 different airlines. 13h 15m is how long a flight from Sydney to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco have been viewed 9 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to San Francisco is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $735 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways, starting at $744 and $750 round-trip. Air Canada is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $463 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $472 and Philippine Airlines from $612 one-way.

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

    Consider Air New Zealand (87%), Virgin Australia (80%) or United Airlines (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to San Francisco.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $478. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco) can be booked for $675 on average our data indicates $3,258 when flying from Sydney to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Sydney 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 7 airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$469Average$1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$502Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$646Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$666Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$728Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$743Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$755Average$1,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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