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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Australia from $667

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Australia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Australia (AU0). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,508

One-way from

$667
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/4-22/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Australia
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  • 2/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Australia

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Wed 25/1207:10SFO - SYD
1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/117:25SYD - SFO
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,522
Fri 27/1207:00SFO - MEL
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/216:50MEL - SFO
1 stop26h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,029
Tue 31/1223:35SFO - MEL
1 stop39h 10mChina Southern
Tue 21/108:40MEL - SFO
1 stop30h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 18/12$2,275
Wed 25/1220:10SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/112:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,288
Sun 29/1216:45SFO - SYD
1 stop20h 50mDelta
Wed 15/111:05SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 48mDelta
Deal found 17/12$2,313
Sat 28/1223:35SFO - SYD
1 stop38h 50mChina Southern
Sat 15/208:10SYD - SFO
1 stop30h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 18/12$2,318
Thu 26/1221:45SFO - SYD
1 stop29h 05mFiji Airways
Sun 19/106:00SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/12$2,324
Fri 27/1206:00SFO - SYD
2 stops36h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 28/221:30SYD - SFO
1 stop30h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/12$2,419
Sat 28/1215:30SFO - BNE
1 stop44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/106:05BNE - SFO
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,548
Tue 31/1222:55SFO - MEL
1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific
Mon 20/100:45MEL - SFO
1 stop34h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12$2,673
Tue 31/1216:35SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 20mAir Canada
Sun 12/119:15SYD - SFO
2 stops35h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12$2,731
Tue 31/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/113:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,738

Find flights from San Francisco to Australia within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Australia 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

22:45-22:10

1 stop29h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/4

06:15-13:50

1 stop24h 35m

$1,508

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 6/2

09:47-15:35

1 stop34h 48m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/2

14:00-23:15

2 stops28h 15m

$1,516

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

21:45-12:20

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 9/2

13:45-12:25

1 stop17h 40m

$1,532

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

21:45-12:15

1 stop20h 00m

Adelaide

Thu 20/2

13:15-12:50

1 stop18h 05m

$1,588

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 5/3

16:35-09:35

1 stop22h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/3

10:20-17:30

2 stops25h 10m

$1,629

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 10/3

13:00-14:05

1 stop31h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

14:40-20:05

2 stops23h 25m

$1,629

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

07:45-19:45

1 stop17h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/2

21:40-19:45

1 stop17h 05m

$1,661

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

07:45-19:45

1 stop17h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

21:40-19:45

1 stop17h 05m

$1,662

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 26/2

14:45-15:45

2 stops30h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

08:10-13:56

2 stops24h 46m

$1,678

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 27/3

13:00-10:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

11:00-09:05

1 stop39h 05m

$1,703

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Australia

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Australia

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Australia (average of $129). Flying from San Francisco to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 AU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

When flying from San Francisco to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Australia. 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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from SFO to AU0 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 Australia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, China Eastern and Vietnam Airlines from San Francisco to Australia to help guide your decision. 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.
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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.

8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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.

8.4
Very Good
839 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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.

8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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.

8.3
Very Good
477 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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.

8.3
Very Good
754 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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 San Francisco to Australia. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to Australia?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Australia. It is only a 19.0 km journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city centre.

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

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $740 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $897 and Vietnam Airlines from $951 one-way.

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

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

    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 Australia on time: American Airlines (96%), Alaska Airlines (96%), Qantas Airways (96%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Australia is generally $2,061, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $903. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,153 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Australia (average of $129). Flying from San Francisco to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$976Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,251Average$1,694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,264Average$1,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,276Average$2,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,470Average$1,675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,512Average$2,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,576Average$1,984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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