Find cheap airlines flights from Sydney to San Francisco

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Sydney to San Francisco, including Fiji Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Philippine Airlines. American Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sydney to San Francisco according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco: One way flights from $898, round trip flights from $1,523. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Sydney to San Francisco are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Sydney to San Francisco

The distance between Sydney and San Francisco is approximately 11,948.46 km. It takes around 13 hours 26 minutes on average to fly from Sydney to San Francisco. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in December. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$463
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$784
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance11,948.46 km
Average flight time13 hours 26 minutes
Popular airlineFiji Airways
Flight statistics for the Sydney–San Francisco route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Sydney to San Francisco

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

The average price of one-way flights from Sydney to San Francisco purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Sydney to San Francisco is February, with an average price of $516; while the month with the highest flight price is usually September, with an average price of up to $929.

$929
$723
$516
$310
    Cheapest
  • $807
    Jun
  • $693
    Jul
  • $666
    Aug
  • $929
    Sep
  • $908
    Oct
  • $684
    Nov
  • $789
    Dec
  • $712
    Jan
  • $516
    Feb
  • $812
    Mar
  • $774
    Apr
  • $629
    May

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

Average price of round-trip flights from Sydney to San Francisco purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Sydney to San Francisco are found during August, with an average price of $990. Conversely, the highest prices are found during February, with an average price of up to $2,043.

$2,043
$1,517
$990
$464
    Cheapest
  • $1,339
    Jun
  • $1,629
    Jul
  • $990
    Aug
  • $1,248
    Sep
  • $1,024
    Oct
  • $1,144
    Nov
  • $1,222
    Dec
  • $1,359
    Jan
  • $2,043
    Feb
  • $1,697
    Mar
  • $1,762
    Apr
  • $1,460
    May

When is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to San Francisco during Juneteenth National Independence Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Sydney to San Francisco during Juneteenth National Independence Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco are available on Jun 16, with fares starting at $465.

$796
$631
$465
$300
  • $465
    16
    Jun
  • $563
    17
  • $566
    18
  • $602
    19
  • $599
    20
  • $796
    21

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco (SYD-SFO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as $463 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SYD to SFO on Wed, Jul 15), while Fiji Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $784 departing on Sat, Jun 20 and returning on Mon, Jun 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sydney to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: Fiji Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 13 hours 26 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 9 flight per week flying from Sydney to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ9870 (10:50)
  • To find best deals on flights from Sydney to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jul 15, with one-way flights priced at just $463.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to San Francisco is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to San Francisco on June 25, 2026 with United Airlines, with prices starting at $795.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco, with Sydney Airport to San Francisco International Airport (SYD-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The time difference between San Francisco and Sydney is 18h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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