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24 Dec — 31 Dec1
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Flights to San Francisco in 2024

Find the latest flights to San Francisco in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Return from

$1,326

One-way from

$613

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,103
24/1-31/1
  • 24/1-31/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 51m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
14/3
  • 14/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Thu 19/1214:00SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways
Tue 28/121:45SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/12$2,224
Wed 25/1212:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 29/1216:35SFO - SYD
1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,232
Wed 25/1212:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mLufthansa
Sun 29/1222:55SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12$2,253
Fri 27/1211:20SYD - SFO
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/118:48SFO - SYD
2 stops27h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,321
Mon 23/1210:20SYD - SFO
1 stop22h 40mAsiana Airlines
Fri 27/1223:30SFO - SYD
1 stop37h 50mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,450
Wed 25/1208:00SYD - SFO
2 stops23h 11mAir Canada
Sun 19/118:48SFO - SYD
2 stops31h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 18/12$2,513
Tue 24/1221:40SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 11/107:45SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,532
Wed 25/1212:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mVirgin Australia
Wed 1/122:55SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/12$2,565
Wed 25/1219:15SYD - SFO
3 stops44h 44mAir Tahiti Nui
Sun 29/1210:09SFO - SYD
3 stops39h 31mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 18/12$2,567
Sat 21/1209:15SYD - SFO
2 stops54h 44mJapan Airlines
Sun 5/112:55SFO - SYD
1 stop22h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,702
Thu 19/1211:05SYD - SFO
2 stops26h 17mDelta
Tue 28/115:52SFO - SYD
1 stop21h 43mDelta
Deal found 18/12$2,897
Wed 25/1221:45SYD - SFO
1 stop36h 35mANA
Tue 31/1200:20SFO - SYD
1 stop24h 55mANA
Deal found 18/12$3,108

Find flights to San Francisco within your budget

Locate flights to San Francisco that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/1

14:00-21:21

2 stops26h 21m

San Francisco

Fri 31/1

06:00-12:30

2 stops35h 30m

$1,326

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

06:15-13:50

1 stop24h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 31/5

22:45-22:10

1 stop30h 25m

$1,346

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/2

11:20-17:31

2 stops25h 11m

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

16:35-08:35

1 stop22h 00m

$1,426

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

11:10-20:15

1 stop27h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 22/3

23:25-09:30

1 stop40h 05m

$1,459

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/2

10:20-14:00

1 stop22h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 15/3

23:30-08:20

1 stop38h 50m

$1,576

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/3

22:10-18:50

1 stop39h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 21/3

23:40-12:10

1 stop42h 30m

$1,583

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

07:55-09:40

1 stop42h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 16/5

11:30-19:15

1 stop38h 45m

$1,584

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/2

21:40-00:07

1 stop21h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

07:45-19:45

1 stop17h 00m

$1,661

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/3

11:15-18:40

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 12/4

22:50-08:15

1 stop40h 25m

$1,676

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/2

12:25-15:20

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 9/3

01:20-20:15

1 stop24h 55m

$1,722

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Best time to book a flight to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights to San Francisco

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

When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to San Francisco?

On average, a flight from Sydney to San Francisco takes 13 hours 30 minutes. Flights to San Francisco from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to San Francisco should consider flying on Saturday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to San Francisco

The most flights from Sydney to San Francisco 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).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco are Fiji Airways, Air Canada and Lufthansa.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Lufthansa to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

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.

8.1
Very Good
191 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

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.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?

    Booking a flight to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you intend on flying to San Francisco. It is only a 19.0 km journey from San Francisco to San Francisco’s city centre. SFO handles an average of 6 flights per day from Sydney. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 15 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Sydney.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Fiji Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?

    San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost $73, while return flights cost around $183.

  • How much is a return flight to San Francisco?

    A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around $713, however they can be found for as little as $115.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 0 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to San Francisco City Hall?

    f being close to San Francisco City Hall is important to you, you’ll want to land at San Francisco Airport.

  • Does San Francisco have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.6 km away from San Francisco).

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