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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Australia from $499

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 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,009

One-way from

$499

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,854

Good round-trip deal

$2,375 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,126 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 26/6-12/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Australia
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 17/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($441 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($112 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Australia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Australia.

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Thu 26/622:55SFO - CNS
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Sat 12/712:25CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,009
Thu 15/519:55SFO - SYD
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/516:20SYD - SFO
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,390
Tue 29/418:40SFO - CNS
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/512:25CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,430
Thu 28/823:55SFO - MEL
1 stop37h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 7/908:00MEL - SFO
1 stop29h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,431
Sun 19/1023:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 30/1011:35SYD - SFO
1 stop26h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,450
Tue 15/422:55SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways
Tue 6/512:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,482
Mon 8/923:55SFO - PER
1 stop40h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 22/908:45PER - SFO
1 stop27h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,501
Tue 20/522:55SFO - BNE
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Thu 29/511:40BNE - SFO
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,504
Tue 12/822:55SFO - SYD
1 stop30h 15mFiji Airways
Fri 29/813:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,506
Sat 11/1023:55SFO - BNE
1 stop41h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 20/1011:15BNE - SFO
1 stop26h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,523
Tue 2/922:05SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/909:55SYD - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$1,528
Sun 20/722:55SFO - BNE
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/811:35BNE - SFO
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,549

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San Francisco

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Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 26/6

22:55-11:25

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

Sat 12/7

12:25-13:45

1 stop18h 20m

$1,009

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 15/5

19:55-14:40

1 stop25h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

16:20-22:00

1 stop22h 40m

$1,390

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 29/4

18:40-11:25

2 stops23h 45m

Cairns

Sat 3/5

12:25-13:50

1 stop18h 25m

$1,430

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 28/8

23:55-06:30

1 stop37h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

08:00-20:50

1 stop29h 50m

$1,431

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

22:55-11:30

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 22/5

12:55-13:50

1 stop17h 55m

$1,482

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 24/8

23:55-08:00

1 stop39h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/9

10:10-20:50

1 stop27h 40m

$1,499

San FranciscoPerth

SFO - PER

SFOPER

San Francisco

Mon 8/9

23:55-07:25

1 stop40h 30m

Perth

Mon 22/9

08:45-20:50

1 stop27h 05m

$1,501

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

22:55-10:25

1 stop18h 30m

Brisbane

Thu 29/5

11:40-13:50

1 stop19h 10m

$1,504

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

22:55-22:10

1 stop30h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/8

13:15-13:25

1 stop17h 10m

$1,506

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Sat 11/10

23:55-09:55

1 stop41h 00m

Brisbane

Mon 20/10

11:15-20:50

1 stop26h 35m

$1,523

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Australia

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

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 15 April 2025.

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 15 April 2025.

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 15 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and ANA 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.

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

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

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

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 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 $499 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Philippine Airlines from $928 and Air Canada from $958 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: Virgin Australia (91%), United Airlines (91%), SWISS (91%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Australia is generally $2,363, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $981. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,230 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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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$904Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$973Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,260Average$1,669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,344Average$2,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,520Average$1,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,568Average$1,979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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