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$378+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD)

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SFO — SYD
Nov 19 — Nov 261
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The best prices from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in April or May, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Sydney

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AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

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December

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April

Round-trip from

$698
(oojo)

One-way from

$378
(Kiwi.com)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 14, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Thu 12/268:35 amSFO - SYD
1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/245:25 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$901
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/810:15 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop19h 15mFiji Airways
Sun 12/152:00 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/14$914
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/157:05 amSFO - SYD
1 stop17h 40mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/249:40 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop26h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13$940
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/27:10 amSFO - SYD
1 stop17h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 12/89:40 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/14$997
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/121:00 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop22h 55mAir Canada
Thu 12/264:00 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop23h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 11/13$1,255
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Wed 11/1310:55 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/203:15 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop44h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/12$1,270
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/301:15 pmSFO - SYD
2 stops36h 00mANA
Sun 1/269:45 pmSYD - SFO
2 stops38h 59mANA
Deal found 11/13$1,285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Mon 12/306:55 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop18h 40mDelta
Sun 1/2611:05 amSYD - SFO
1 stop22h 52mDelta
Deal found 11/13$1,319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/3010:35 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop39h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/214:15 pmSYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,342
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Tue 12/37:50 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/1011:45 amSYD - SFO
1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/13$1,411

Find flights from San Francisco to Sydney within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Sydney 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 12/26

8:35 am-3:35 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/24

5:25 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$901

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 12/8

10:15 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/15

2:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$914

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 2/23

9:45 am-7:45 pm

2 stops39h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/28

9:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$976

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

10:09 am-9:00 am

1 stop27h 51m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/5

11:15 am-10:57 am

1 stop18h 42m

$980

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

7:50 pm-8:45 am

1 stop17h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/9

1:55 pm-11:05 am

1 stop16h 10m

$996

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 2/5

2:45 pm-9:35 am

1 stop23h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/11

11:20 am-12:11 pm

1 stop19h 51m

$1,019

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 3/21

10:45 am-7:35 am

1 stop26h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

9:25 am-9:52 am

1 stop17h 27m

$1,050

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 11/29

7:05 am-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/5

9:40 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$1,058

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

12:20 am-8:15 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/18

9:45 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$1,114

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

11:55 pm-9:15 am

Nonstop15h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/13

10:20 am-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 30m

$1,144

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Sydney

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 San Francisco to Sydney in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 San Francisco-Sydney flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Sydney flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Sydney flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 San Francisco-Sydney flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Sydney

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Sydney. Price data was last updated on November 8, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 13 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of $1,062). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,318). 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 SFO to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Sydney in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Sydney. Price data was last updated on November 10, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney. 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 November 14, 2024.

The most flights from SFO to SYD are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Sydney by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 2.0 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Sydney by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated November 14, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Sydney, see what other customers have to say about Hawaiian Airlines, China Southern and Fiji Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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836 reviews

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8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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8.4

Entertainment

7.9

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I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

8.4
Very good
836 reviews
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

8.1
Very good
199 reviews
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

8.1
Very good
529 reviews
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Sydney. 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 San Francisco to Sydney?

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Sydney. On a typical day, there are 5 flights from San Francisco to Kingsford Smith, all of which are around 14h 55m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 12 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney.

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

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

    Flying on Fiji Airways is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $698. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $830 and $863, respectively. Fiji Airways is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $473 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $485 and $542, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Sydney on time: Virgin Australia (81%), United Airlines (81%), Air New Zealand (81%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,852 for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney. The cheapest flight overall is $618 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $698.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Sydney?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Auckland?

    Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki are currently the most popular points of interest in Auckland at the moment. Those on a layover in Auckland interested in visiting Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, or Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki can do so by traveling 10.9 mi, 11.4 mi, and 10.7 mi, respectively from Auckland Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Auckland can rent a car from Auckland Intl for about $48 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Los Angeles?

    If you're on a layover in Los Angeles and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, or L.A. Live. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame and L.A. Live are located about 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Los Angeles can rent a car from Los Angeles for about $43 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Sydney flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of $1,062). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,318). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Sydney

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Sydney. 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$76Average$108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$672Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
LufthansaCheapest$724Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$758Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$780Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$798Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$880Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air New ZealandCheapest$928Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$929Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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