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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Australia from $729

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 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
30 Mar — 6 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,255

One-way from

$729

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,685

Good round-trip deal

$1,869 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,127 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 7/8-14/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Australia
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  • 21/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($491 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($123 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 25 March 2025.

Fri 29/823:25SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Sun 7/906:00SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 25/3$1,255
Thu 27/312:44SFO - SYD
2 stops32h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/416:20SYD - SFO
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,411
Wed 11/608:55SFO - SYD
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Wed 2/709:25SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 34mDelta
Deal found 24/3$1,483
Sat 2/823:00SFO - BNE
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Sat 16/823:50BNE - SFO
1 stop30h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 25/3$1,490
Tue 15/422:45SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways
Wed 30/423:35MEL - SFO
1 stop31h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 25/3$1,492
Thu 4/923:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 16/910:10SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,505
Sat 9/819:50SFO - MEL
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/813:30MEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,514
Tue 6/500:20SFO - BNE
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/511:40BNE - SFO
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,525
Thu 8/522:45SFO - CNS
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Thu 15/512:25CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,525
Sun 18/508:29SFO - SYD
2 stops29h 51mAir Canada
Sun 1/609:20SYD - SFO
1 stop18h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 25/3$1,594
Mon 3/1123:00SFO - PER
1 stop40h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 17/1108:30PER - SFO
1 stop27h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,621
Fri 1/809:40SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 8/821:40SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,670

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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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Australia that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Australia

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 7/8

23:00-22:10

1 stop30h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/8

13:15-13:45

1 stop17h 30m

$1,255

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 11/6

08:55-06:35

1 stop28h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/7

09:25-09:59

1 stop17h 34m

$1,483

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

19:55-14:40

1 stop25h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/5

16:20-09:59

2 stops34h 39m

$1,490

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

23:00-10:35

1 stop18h 35m

Brisbane

Sat 16/8

23:50-13:25

1 stop30h 35m

$1,490

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 15/4

22:45-11:30

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

23:35-13:50

1 stop31h 15m

$1,492

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

23:55-08:00

1 stop39h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/9

10:10-20:50

1 stop27h 40m

$1,505

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 9/8

19:50-17:45

2 stops28h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

13:30-13:25

1 stop16h 55m

$1,514

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

00:20-22:25

1 stop29h 05m

Brisbane

Tue 13/5

11:40-13:50

1 stop19h 10m

$1,525

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/5

22:45-11:25

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Thu 15/5

12:25-13:25

1 stop18h 00m

$1,525

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

16:35-07:20

1 stop21h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

09:20-15:35

1 stop23h 15m

$1,594

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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 25 March 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.

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 25 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Japan 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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,169 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
722 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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

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?

    Flights from San Francisco to Australia have been viewed 117 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 $843 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Philippine Airlines from $924 and Cathay Pacific from $937 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco to Australia are San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith, San Francisco - Melbourne and San Francisco - Brisbane.

  • 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 (92%), United Airlines (92%), SWISS (92%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Australia is generally $1,803, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $986. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,255 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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Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Australia. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,140Average$1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,266Average$1,731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,350Average$2,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,515Average$1,819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,575Average$1,988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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