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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Canberra from $1,054

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CBR
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Canberra

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Canberra (CBR). 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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,975

One-way from

$1,054

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$4,765
12/5-24/5
  • 12/5-24/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Canberra
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Canberra
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 30% potential increase in price ($2,233 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($523 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Canberra
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Canberra. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 March 2025.

Mon 12/507:00SFO - CBR
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/515:35CBR - SFO
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,975
Fri 16/517:49SFO - CBR
2 stops26h 11mQantas Airways
Sun 25/520:45CBR - SFO
2 stops31h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$2,184
Mon 16/622:05SFO - CBR
2 stops26h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 29/618:45CBR - SFO
2 stops35h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/3$2,268
Fri 16/523:20SFO - CBR
1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/507:15CBR - SFO
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,541
Thu 15/500:35SFO - CBR
3 stops43h 05mChina Southern
Sun 25/506:30CBR - SFO
3 stops55h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 25/3$5,565

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Canberra 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 26 March 2025.
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San Francisco

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Canberra

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCanberra

SFO - CBR

SFOCBR

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

07:00-08:00

2 stops32h 00m

Canberra

Sat 24/5

15:35-07:15

2 stops32h 40m

$1,975

San FranciscoCanberra

SFO - CBR

SFOCBR

San Francisco

Fri 16/5

17:49-13:00

2 stops26h 11m

Canberra

Sun 25/5

20:45-10:52

2 stops31h 07m

$2,186

San FranciscoCanberra

SFO - CBR

SFOCBR

San Francisco

Mon 16/6

22:05-17:05

2 stops26h 00m

Canberra

Sun 29/6

18:45-12:50

2 stops35h 05m

$2,268

San FranciscoCanberra

SFO - CBR

SFOCBR

San Francisco

Fri 16/5

23:20-13:35

1 stop21h 15m

Canberra

Sun 25/5

07:15-08:10

1 stop17h 55m

$2,541

San FranciscoCanberra

SFO - CBR

SFOCBR

San Francisco

Thu 15/5

00:35-12:40

3 stops43h 05m

Canberra

Sun 25/5

08:05-20:30

3 stops53h 25m

$5,566

San FranciscoCanberra

SFO - CBR

SFOCBR

San Francisco

Tue 15/4

19:50-13:35

2 stops48h 45m

$1,054

San FranciscoCanberra

SFO - CBR

SFOCBR

San Francisco

Tue 15/4

22:00-10:30

1 stop19h 30m

$1,497

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/3

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Rainfall in Canberra by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Canberra ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Canberra when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Canberra by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Canberra, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Canberra. 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 Canberra. Reviews last updated 26 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
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Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
China Southern
7.4
Good
91 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Canberra. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($2,186), Air New Zealand ($2,268), and United Airlines ($2,541) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Canberra. Qantas Airways is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Canberra (average of $169). Flying from San Francisco to Canberra in September is currently the most expensive (average of $265). 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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