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Cheap flights from Australia to San Francisco from $590

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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,082

One-way from

$594

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,480

Good round-trip deal

$1,478 or less

Good one-way deal

$976 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 17/4-24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • Australia to San Francisco
29/4
  • 29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 00m total
  • Australia to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($309 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Australia to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 17/412:25CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
Thu 24/422:45SFO - CNS
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,082
Wed 16/423:35MEL - SFO
1 stop31h 15mFiji Airways
Sat 24/522:45SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,223
Tue 15/411:40BNE - SFO
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Tue 22/422:45SFO - BNE
1 stop31h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,243
Tue 15/406:15SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 35mFiji Airways
Tue 20/522:45SFO - SYD
1 stop20h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,243
Sun 14/910:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/908:00SFO - MEL
1 stop30h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,290
Sat 8/312:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/306:00SFO - SYD
1 stop33h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,297
Wed 16/412:55MEL - SFO
2 stops38h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/508:32SFO - MEL
2 stops35h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,298
Thu 29/516:20SYD - SFO
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/607:00SFO - SYD
1 stop38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,300
Thu 30/1009:45BNE - SFO
1 stop24h 59mAir Canada
Thu 13/1107:00SFO - BNE
1 stop31h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$1,325
Wed 5/311:20SYD - SFO
1 stop19h 51mAir Canada
Wed 19/314:45SFO - SYD
1 stop23h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$1,331
Thu 24/422:15BNE - SFO
1 stop38h 45mEVA Air
Tue 6/500:50SFO - BNE
1 stop26h 10mEVA Air
Deal found 20/2$1,392
Thu 29/511:40BNE - SFO
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/622:45SFO - BNE
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,403

Find flights from Australia to San Francisco within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to San Francisco 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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 17/4

12:25-13:50

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 24/4

22:45-11:25

1 stop19h 40m

$1,082

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

20:15-09:50

1 stop32h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 19/3

13:05-15:45

1 stop32h 40m

$1,203

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 16/4

23:35-13:50

1 stop31h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 24/5

22:45-12:40

1 stop20h 55m

$1,223

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Tue 15/4

11:40-13:50

1 stop19h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

22:45-22:50

1 stop31h 05m

$1,243

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

12:55-20:27

2 stops24h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

14:18-22:35

2 stops39h 17m

$1,276

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/3

12:10-06:55

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 9/3

06:00-09:05

1 stop33h 05m

$1,297

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

16:20-07:15

1 stop31h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 5/6

07:00-14:40

1 stop38h 40m

$1,300

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/3

11:20-12:11

1 stop19h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 19/3

14:45-08:35

1 stop23h 50m

$1,331

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Mon 2/6

10:00-15:05

1 stop22h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

12:30-07:05

1 stop25h 35m

$1,389

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Thu 24/4

22:15-20:00

1 stop38h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

00:50-20:00

1 stop26h 10m

$1,392

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to San Francisco

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to San Francisco?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Australia to San Francisco 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 AU to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from Australia to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 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 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 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to San Francisco, such as Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Korean Air. 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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

8.4
Very Good

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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 Australia to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from Australia?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from Australia, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 19.0 km from the centre of San Francisco.

  • How popular is this Australia to San Francisco flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to San Francisco are Fiji Airways ($641), Qantas Airways ($856), and Philippine Airlines ($869).

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Australia to San Francisco?

    Consider Air New Zealand (84%), Virgin Australia (75%) or United Airlines (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Australia to San Francisco.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,164 for a flight from Australia to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $753 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,243.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Australia to San Francisco 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$876Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$970Average$1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,035Average$1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,056Average$1,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,062Average$1,813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,066Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,086Average$1,842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,094Average$1,718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,095Average$1,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,153Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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