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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Sydney from $805

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SYD
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in April or May, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,508

One-way from

$805

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,651
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/4-22/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Sydney
7/5
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Sydney
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Wed 25/1207:10SFO - SYD
1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/117:25SYD - SFO
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,522
Wed 25/1220:10SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/112:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,288
Sun 29/1216:45SFO - SYD
1 stop20h 50mDelta
Wed 15/111:05SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 48mDelta
Deal found 17/12$2,313
Sat 28/1223:35SFO - SYD
1 stop38h 50mChina Southern
Sat 15/208:10SYD - SFO
1 stop30h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 18/12$2,318
Thu 26/1221:45SFO - SYD
1 stop29h 05mFiji Airways
Sun 19/106:00SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/12$2,324
Fri 27/1206:00SFO - SYD
2 stops36h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 28/221:30SYD - SFO
1 stop30h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/12$2,419
Tue 31/1216:35SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 20mAir Canada
Sun 12/119:15SYD - SFO
2 stops35h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12$2,731
Thu 26/1223:35SFO - SYD
1 stop41h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 26/111:05SYD - SFO
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12$2,740
Tue 24/1222:45SFO - SYD
1 stop18h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 21/109:55SYD - SFO
1 stop20h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/12$3,145
Tue 31/1200:20SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 10mANA
Mon 20/121:45SYD - SFO
1 stop36h 35mANA
Deal found 18/12$3,240

Find flights from San Francisco to Sydney within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Sydney 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 19 December 2024.

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San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

22:45-22:10

1 stop29h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/4

06:15-13:50

1 stop24h 35m

$1,508

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 6/2

09:47-15:35

1 stop34h 48m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/2

14:00-23:15

2 stops28h 15m

$1,516

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 5/3

16:35-09:35

1 stop22h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/3

10:20-17:30

2 stops25h 10m

$1,629

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

07:45-19:45

1 stop17h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/2

21:40-19:45

1 stop17h 05m

$1,661

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

07:45-19:45

1 stop17h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

21:40-19:45

1 stop17h 05m

$1,662

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

12:00-13:35

1 stop30h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/3

21:30-10:00

1 stop30h 30m

$1,721

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 2/3

00:20-20:15

1 stop24h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/3

12:25-21:45

2 stops27h 20m

$1,776

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

22:10-09:50

1 stop41h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/3

11:50-18:00

1 stop24h 10m

$1,799

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 6/4

18:58-07:00

1 stop19h 02m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/4

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

$1,807

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 10/2

22:55-09:35

1 stop39h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/2

15:15-21:15

1 stop25h 00m

$1,818

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Sydney

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

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

Booking 13 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 SFO to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

When flying from San Francisco to Sydney, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney. 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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from SFO to SYD 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).

Rainfall in Sydney by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern, ANA and Fiji Airways from San Francisco to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,331 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Sydney?

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Sydney. On a typical day, there are 6 flights from San Francisco to Kingsford Smith, all of which are around 14h 55m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney.

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

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

    Fiji Airways, at $1,508, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Sydney.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. Fiji Airways is 12% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $824 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $897 and Vietnam Airlines from $951 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Sydney are American Airlines (96%), Alaska Airlines (96%) and Qantas Airways (96%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Sydney is generally $2,061, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $903. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,170 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,159Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,251Average$1,694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,264Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,276Average$1,883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,512Average$1,813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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