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— SFO
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
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Flights to San Francisco Bay Area in 2025

Find the latest flights to San Francisco Bay Area in 2025, 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 26 March 2025.

Return from

$1,175

One-way from

$730

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,494
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 1/5-6/5
  • Nonstop
  • 28h 20m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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28/8
  • 28/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 50m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($262 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Tue 14/1010:20SYD - SFO
1 stop18h 08mAir Canada
Tue 21/1016:35SFO - SYD
1 stop21h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3$1,170
Thu 1/521:30SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 6/522:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$1,175
Fri 29/813:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Wed 1/1023:25SFO - SYD
1 stop29h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 23/3$1,190
Tue 20/509:10SYD - SFO
2 stops20h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 27/511:26SFO - SYD
1 stop26h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,200
Thu 4/910:20SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/1023:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,216
Sun 19/1011:30SYD - SFO
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1023:25SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,233
Thu 27/312:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mLufthansa
Mon 31/322:45SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 24/3$1,235
Thu 24/409:10SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 58mBritish Airways
Wed 7/511:10SFO - SYD
2 stops26h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,236
Tue 17/609:25SYD - SFO
2 stops23h 45mDelta
Wed 2/712:35SFO - SYD
1 stop25h 00mDelta
Deal found 24/3$1,240
Thu 1/509:25SYD - SJC
1 stop16h 50mDelta
Sun 25/511:13SJC - SYD
1 stop26h 22mDelta
Deal found 25/3$1,241
Tue 27/517:45SYD - SJC
1 stop17h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/906:15SJC - SYD
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,489
Fri 9/510:20SYD - SJC
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/518:45SJC - SYD
2 stops43h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,771

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

21:30-17:45

Nonstop13h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

22:00-06:05

Nonstop15h 05m

$1,175

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/7

06:30-15:33

2 stops26h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 17/8

21:03-07:20

1 stop41h 17m

$1,176

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/8

13:15-13:25

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

23:25-22:10

1 stop29h 45m

$1,190

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

09:10-12:55

2 stops20h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 27/5

11:26-07:05

1 stop26h 39m

$1,200

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/4

09:10-22:39

2 stops30h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

14:25-07:05

1 stop23h 40m

$1,211

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/9

10:20-06:55

Nonstop13h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,216

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

22:45-06:55

Nonstop15h 10m

$1,235

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/4

09:10-17:08

1 stop24h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

11:10-06:55

2 stops26h 45m

$1,236

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/6

09:25-09:59

1 stop17h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 29/6

06:00-06:35

1 stop31h 35m

$1,240

SydneySan Jose

SYD - SJC

SYDSJC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

09:25-09:15

1 stop16h 50m

San Jose

Sun 25/5

11:13-06:35

1 stop26h 22m

$1,241

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Best time to book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San Francisco Bay Area

How long is the flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

On average, a flight from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area takes 15 hours 28 minutes. Flights to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on 24 November 2024.

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area are Fiji Airways, United Airlines and Qantas Airways.

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways

From $572

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $675

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $730

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $789

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Bay Area. Reviews last updated 26 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and ANA. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

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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Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

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

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

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

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

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

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

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.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
441 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

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.

FAQs about flying to San Francisco Bay Area

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

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

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

  • How much is a return flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

    A return flight to San Francisco Bay Area will typically cost around $881, however they can be found for as little as $49.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco Bay Area, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 55 minutes).

  • 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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