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$557+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD)

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SFO — SYD
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or May, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD). 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 April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$883
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$564
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,148

Good round-trip deal

$1,246 or less

Good one-way deal

$750 or less
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From San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way flight from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($184 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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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 April 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sun 5/257:55 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/94:20 pmSYD - SFO
2 stops38h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$883
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Thu 5/1511:25 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop29h 45mFiji Airways
Tue 5/201:15 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/10$888
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3111:55 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 9/310:10 amSYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/10$893
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 10/306:00 amSFO - SYD
2 stops19h 45mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/169:40 pmSYD - SFO
2 stops21h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,046
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 5/167:00 amSFO - SYD
1 stop19h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 5/299:40 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/10$1,047
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sun 10/54:35 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop21h 45mAir Canada
Sun 10/1210:20 amSYD - SFO
2 stops44h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 4/10$1,070
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1912:00 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 4/308:30 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop29h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/10$1,080
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Wed 5/1412:20 amSFO - SYD
1 stop26h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/2910:10 amSYD - SFO
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/10$1,113
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Tue 8/1210:00 pmSFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 8/266:15 amSYD - SFO
2 stops24h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/10$1,145
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/211:20 amSFO - SYD
1 stop24h 55mANA
Wed 10/2912:25 pmSYD - SFO
2 stops27h 01mANA
Deal found 4/9$1,168
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1211:00 pmSFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mBrussels Airlines
Tue 8/2610:20 amSYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/10$1,185
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 8/256:50 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/810:20 amSYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$1,186

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Sydney that are best for you.

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San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

7:55 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/9

4:20 pm-1:43 pm

2 stops38h 23m

$883

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

11:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/20

1:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$888

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

11:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop39h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/3

10:10 am-8:50 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$893

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

7:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/29

9:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$1,047

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

7:30 am-7:45 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

9:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$1,053

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

4:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/12

10:20 am-12:38 pm

2 stops44h 18m

$1,070

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

12:20 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/29

10:10 am-5:30 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$1,113

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

10:00 pm-6:05 am

Nonstop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/26

6:15 am-1:29 pm

2 stops24h 14m

$1,145

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

12:00 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/2

12:00 pm-9:05 am

2 stops38h 05m

$1,160

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

11:00 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop14h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/26

10:20 am-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 30m

$1,185

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 San Francisco-Sydney flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Sydney flights

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Airports
SFO

For a smooth departure, use SFO's AirTrain to navigate terminals and access security checkpoints efficiently.

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SYD

After customs at SYD, the train is the easiest way to reach central Sydney, taking 15-25 minutes.

Read more about SYDby John Walton
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Harriet Baskas

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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

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sydney from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Sydney

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 April 4, 2025.

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 43 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 $1,046). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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 April 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Sydney in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% 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 December 16, 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. Saturday 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 April 11, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to SYD 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 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 April 11, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Sydney, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and China Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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.
8.3
Very good

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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

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  • 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 6 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 $888. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,047 and $1,053, respectively. Fiji Airways is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $605 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $619 and $630, 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 (91%), United Airlines (91%), SWISS (91%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $3,934 for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney. The cheapest flight overall is $667 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $732.

  • 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 Los Angeles?

    Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live are currently the most popular points of interest in Los Angeles at the moment. Those on a layover in Los Angeles interested in visiting Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, or L.A. Live can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Those looking to explore during their layover in Los Angeles can rent a car from Los Angeles for about $39 per day.

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

    If you're on a layover in Auckland and looking for things to do, consider visiting New Zealand Maritime Museum, Sky Tower, or University Clock Tower. New Zealand Maritime Museum, Sky Tower and University Clock Tower are located about 11.4 mi, 10.9 mi, and 10.7 mi, respectively from Auckland Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Auckland can rent a car from Auckland Intl for about $37 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 $1,046). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$600Average$1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$640Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
LufthansaCheapest$724Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$759Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$780Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$844Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$846Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$902Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$909Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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