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Cheap flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area from $730

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 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated 26 March 2025.

Round-trip 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 Bay Area
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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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Cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 March 2025.

Thu 1/521:30SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 6/522:00SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$1,175
Thu 5/609:20SYD - SFO
2 stops24h 57mAir Canada
Thu 12/616:35SFO - SYD
1 stop21h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 25/3$1,178
Wed 15/1011:30SYD - SFO
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1023:25SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,190
Sun 12/1014:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Sun 16/1123:05SFO - SYD
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 26/3$1,195
Thu 24/409:10SYD - SFO
2 stops30h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/509:15SFO - SYD
2 stops28h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,202
Mon 28/410:20SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/611:00SFO - SYD
1 stop27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,217
Wed 26/312:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mLufthansa
Sun 30/322:45SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 25/3$1,238
Tue 17/609:25SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 34mDelta
Mon 30/615:48SFO - SYD
1 stop21h 47mDelta
Deal found 25/3$1,241
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
Sat 29/321:40SYD - SFO
1 stop16h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 2/419:50SFO - SYD
1 stop29h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,556
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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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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 5/6

09:20-17:17

2 stops24h 57m

San Francisco

Thu 12/6

16:35-07:20

1 stop21h 45m

$1,178

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/4

09:10-22:39

2 stops30h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

09:15-07:05

2 stops28h 50m

$1,202

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/8

06:00-10:33

2 stops21h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

16:35-07:20

1 stop21h 45m

$1,209

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/4

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 29/4

22:45-06:55

Nonstop15h 10m

$1,216

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/4

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

22:45-06:55

Nonstop15h 10m

$1,238

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

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/6

09:25-14:53

1 stop22h 28m

San Francisco

Sun 6/7

12:35-06:35

1 stop25h 00m

$1,241

SydneySan Jose

SYD - SJC

SYDSJC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/5

17:45-18:34

1 stop17h 49m

San Jose

Tue 30/9

06:15-07:30

1 stop32h 15m

$1,489

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/4

09:30-17:49

1 stop25h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

07:06-07:00

1 stop30h 54m

$1,638

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $876). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 SYD to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

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 inches 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 reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and ANA from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines 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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Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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.
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

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney.

  • How popular is this Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    The Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco Bay Area flight path was viewed by 9,882 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $735 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $751 and Vietnam Airlines from $1,048 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular route from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area is Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco. You may also consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Jose or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Oakland.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Consider Air New Zealand (87%), Virgin Australia (80%) or United Airlines (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area is generally $4,879, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $752. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $1,079 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $876). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$907Average$1,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,049Average$1,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,072Average$1,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,072Average$1,824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,083Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,115Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,158Average$1,714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,211Average$1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,253Average$2,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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ANACheapest$1,279Average$1,702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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