Which airlines fly to San Francisco?

United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Adelaide according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Adelaide and San Francisco?

Guangzhou (CAN) was the most common stop: 91% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Adelaide to San Francisco?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the lowest average return price of $1,609.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Adelaide to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Guangzhou (CAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 26h 40m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Adelaide to San Francisco?

Singapore (SIN) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 7h 28m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Adelaide to San Francisco?

United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Adelaide to San Francisco

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco Airport?

Prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco Airport?

There are 5 operators available for flights from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco Airport as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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06:00 - 10:32ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

23h 02m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl

17:35 - 13:55SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

25h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,451Air Canada

Wed, 25 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

06:10 - 16:06ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

28h 26m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

14:45 - 16:20SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

31h 05m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,557Air Canada

Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb

10:15 - 07:50ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

40h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

09:40 - 17:20SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

37h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,612Singapore Airlines

Sun, 14 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

18:35 - 09:50ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

32h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

09:40 - 08:50SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

28h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,673Singapore Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

12:05 - 11:05ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

17h 30m1 stop Auckland Intl

19:50 - 10:55SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

20h 35m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,762Air New Zealand

Wed, 25 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

06:10 - 06:30ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

18h 50m1 stop Brisbane

22:40 - 09:30SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

16h 20mdirect

$1,775Virgin Australia

Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb

07:50 - 11:05ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

21h 45m2 stops Melbourne Auckland Intl

19:50 - 10:55SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

20h 35m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,779Air New Zealand

Wed, 25 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

06:10 - 08:10ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

20h 30m1 stop Melbourne

23:05 - 16:20SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

22h 45m1 stop Brisbane

$1,800Virgin Australia

Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb

06:05 - 07:24ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

42h 49m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles Los Angeles

23:05 - 12:00SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

19h 25m1 stop Brisbane

$1,807United Airlines

Wed, 14 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

20:00 - 07:24ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

51h 54m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles

23:20 - 11:05SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

19h 15m1 stop Melbourne

$1,808United Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

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19:10 - 20:23ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

41h 43m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

08:20 - 19:05SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

42h 15m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,677Multiple Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

20:00 - 07:24ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

51h 54m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles

23:20 - 11:05SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

19h 15m1 stop Melbourne

$1,807United Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

20:00 - 20:17ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

40h 47m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles

23:20 - 13:45SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

21h 55m1 stop Melbourne

$1,808United Airlines

Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

06:05 - 07:24ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

41h 49m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles Los Angeles

23:20 - 11:05SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

19h 15m1 stop Melbourne

$1,811United Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

20:00 - 11:39ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

32h 09m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles

17:37 - 13:55SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

27h 48m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,971Multiple Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

06:00 - 20:23ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

30h 53m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

08:20 - 22:35SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

21h 45m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,989Multiple Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

12:40 - 20:23ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

24h 13m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

08:20 - 11:05SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

34h 15m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,052Multiple Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

09:10 - 09:50ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

41h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

11:45 - 16:20SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

36h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,476Singapore Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

11:50 - 17:45ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

22h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

22:30 - 19:05SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

28h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,581Qantas Airways

Fri, 28 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

06:05 - 08:05ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

18h 30m1 stop Melbourne

23:00 - 15:55SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

24h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$3,004Virgin Australia

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

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Air Canada flights from Adelaide to San Francisco

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Air Canada

25 Nov

ADL06:00Adelaide

23h 02m

2 stops

SFO10:32San Francisco

7 Dec

SFO17:35San Francisco

25h 50m

2 stops

ADL13:55Adelaide

$1,451

Air Canada

1 Feb

ADL06:10Adelaide

28h 26m

2 stops

SFO16:06San Francisco

8 Feb

SFO14:45San Francisco

31h 05m

2 stops

ADL16:20Adelaide

$1,557

Air Canada

15 Feb

ADL06:10Adelaide

26h 11m

2 stops

SFO13:51San Francisco

22 Feb

SFO06:30San Francisco

36h 55m

2 stops

ADL13:55Adelaide

$1,666

Air New Zealand flights from Adelaide to San Francisco

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Air New Zealand

25 Nov

ADL12:05Adelaide

17h 30m

1 stop

SFO11:05San Francisco

7 Dec

SFO19:50San Francisco

20h 35m

1 stop

ADL10:55Adelaide

$1,762

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25 Nov

ADL07:50Adelaide

21h 45m

2 stops

SFO11:05San Francisco

7 Dec

SFO19:50San Francisco

20h 35m

1 stop

ADL10:55Adelaide

$1,779

Air New Zealand

3 Sept

ADL20:00Adelaide

33h 25m

2 stops

SFO12:55San Francisco

21 Sept

SFO22:05San Francisco

20h 20m

1 stop

ADL10:55Adelaide

$1,875

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ADL Adelaide - SFO San Francisco

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Wed 14/10

06:05-07:24

2 stops42h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 26/10

23:05-12:00

1 stop19h 25m

$1,807

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ADL Adelaide - SFO San Francisco

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Mon 7/9

20:00-07:24

2 stops51h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

23:20-11:05

1 stop19h 15m

$1,808

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Adelaide and San Francisco?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,324 to $1,605.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,451.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to San Francisco from Adelaide during February instead. Flights to San Francisco in February, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $1,343.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

According to our data, Friday is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco from Adelaide. The lowest ticket price found for a Friday departure recently was $1,206. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Adelaide to San Francisco for around $1,824.

What is the cheapest Adelaide to San Francisco flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Adelaide to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Adelaide when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $1,634 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Adelaide for as low as $938 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Adelaide to San Francisco flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Adelaide to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Adelaide to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a Adelaide to San Francisco flight.

How have Adelaide to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

When to book flights from Adelaide to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Adelaide to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	$1,019
Fastest flight time	14h 55m
Direct flights	Tue, Thu and Sun
Airports in San Francisco	1 airport

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Adelaide in the past 72 hours is $1,019. The best return flight deal from Adelaide to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,451.

The fastest flight from Adelaide to San Francisco takes 14h 55m

Direct flights go from Adelaide to San Francisco on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in San Francisco. From Adelaide there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Adelaide to San Francisco

How far is Adelaide to San Francisco by plane?
There are 12987.3 km between Adelaide and San Francisco. Typically, this will take 14h 55m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco Airport?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco Airport as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Adelaide to San Francisco?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Adelaide and San Francisco, the leading plane model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, making up 69.23% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 23.08% and Airbus A350-900 with 7.69%.
What is the most popular airline from Adelaide to San Francisco?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Adelaide to San Francisco is United Airlines, representing 40% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Air New Zealand at 21%, Virgin Australia at 17%, and Qantas Airways at 16%.

Best airlines flying from Adelaide to San Francisco

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $996	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,113 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,112	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 663 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,155	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,085 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,383	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 473 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,420	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,585 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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