Which airlines fly to San Francisco?

When flying to San Francisco from Australia, momondo travellers will most often fly with one of these popular airlines: United Airlines, Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways or Virgin Australia. Depending on what airport in Australia you fly from, you may be able to find flights with any of these popular airlines.

EVA Air Flights to San Francisco

21 EVA Air flights head to San Francisco on average each week. Most will be flying from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl to San Francisco, the most popular route that EVA Air operates to San Francisco. Prices vary based on when and where you fly from - the cheapest EVA Air flight to San Francisco found in the past 3 days on momondo was $1,143, departing from Brisbane. EVA Air is the most popular choice on momondo for this route and has been scored 8.4/10 by 1,236 of our users.

ANA Flights to San Francisco

ANA flights to San Francisco can start from as low as $1,566 (return, from Sydney Kingsford Smith, found in the last 72 hours). Over 27 flights that ANA operates to San Francisco in a normal week, prices can vary significantly. The most popular ANA flight to San Francisco is from Los Angeles. ANA has been rated 8.4/10 by momondo users, in 961 reviews.

How long does it take to fly to San Francisco?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Australia, such as Sydney Kingsford Smith or Melbourne, and flying into San Francisco, then you can expect flight times to average 13h 15m and 14h 20m, respectively.

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10:45 - 17:29BNE-SFO

48h 44m2 stops

18:00 - 08:45SFO-BNE

20h 45m1 stop

$1,004Air Canada

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Fri, 30 Jan - Mon, 16 Feb

10:45 - 10:39BNE-SFO

17h 54m1 stop

08:38 - 08:45SFO-BNE

30h 07m2 stops

$1,007Air Canada

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Thu, 13 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov

11:40 - 06:50BNE-SFO

13h 10mdirect

23:10 - 07:30SFO-BNE

14h 20mdirect

$1,025United Airlines

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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 28 Jan

11:25 - 13:25BNE-SFO

19h 00m1 stop

23:05 - 10:20SFO-BNE

18h 15m1 stop

$1,027Fiji Airways

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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

11:40 - 06:50BNE-SFO

13h 10mdirect

23:10 - 07:30SFO-BNE

14h 20mdirect

$1,028United Airlines

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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 28 Jan

21:25 - 15:55SYD-SFO

13h 30mdirect

20:15 - 06:10SFO-SYD

14h 55mdirect

$1,114Qantas Airways

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Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan

21:25 - 15:55SYD-SFO

13h 30mdirect

20:15 - 06:10SFO-SYD

14h 55mdirect

$1,129Qantas Airways

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Sun, 23 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec

14:15 - 12:25MEL-SFO

17h 10m1 stop

22:05 - 12:45SFO-MEL

19h 40m1 stop

$1,135Fiji Airways

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Fri, 5 Dec - Fri, 23 Jan

06:05 - 08:25OOL-SFO

19h 20m1 stop

09:05 - 12:20SFO-OOL

33h 15m2 stops

$1,524Virgin Australia

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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

08:20 - 08:25CBR-SFO

18h 05m1 stop

17:45 - 18:15SFO-CBR

29h 30m2 stops

$1,573Virgin Australia

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BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Fri 30/1

10:45-17:29

2 stops48h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

18:00-08:45

1 stop20h 45m

$1,004

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Thu 13/11

10:45-10:39

1 stop17h 54m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

08:38-08:45

2 stops30h 07m

$1,007

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Wed 19/11

11:40-06:50

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

23:10-07:30

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,025

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Wed 11/3

11:25-13:25

1 stop19h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

23:05-10:20

1 stop18h 15m

$1,027

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Wed 19/11

11:40-06:50

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

23:10-07:30

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,028

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/1

21:25-15:55

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

20:15-06:10

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,114

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/11

21:25-15:55

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 2/12

20:15-06:10

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,129

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 5/12

14:15-12:25

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

22:05-12:45

1 stop19h 40m

$1,135

CoolangattaSan Francisco

OOL - SFO

OOLSFO

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 27/10

06:05-08:25

1 stop19h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

09:05-12:20

2 stops33h 15m

$1,524

CanberraSan Francisco

CBR - SFO

CBRSFO

Canberra

Mon 27/10

08:20-08:25

1 stop18h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

17:45-18:15

2 stops29h 30m

$1,573

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San Francisco flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to San Francisco from Australia during August instead. Flights to San Francisco in August, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $1,415.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to San Francisco?

Users booking trips to San Francisco from Las Vegas found flights 77% cheaper than the average price of flights to San Francisco. To find the cheapest price to San Francisco from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco from Australia. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $1,952. 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 Australia to San Francisco for around $2,181.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Australia to San Francisco in the evening for as low as $1,580. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $2,270 on average. Flights to San Francisco from Australia in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $1,591 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 Australia for as low as $1,333 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SAN FRANCISCO FROM SYDNEY	October	14% cheaper	Flying from Sydney to San Francisco costs on average just $1,370 in October
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SAN FRANCISCO FROM SYDNEY	December	27% more expensive	It costs about $2,031 for flights to San Francisco from Sydney in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SAN FRANCISCO FROM SYDNEY	December	208% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to San Francisco from Sydney in December than any other month

Cheap San Francisco flight deals and tips

Summary info about San Francisco flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$580
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,004
Fastest flight time	16h 42m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to San Francisco from Australia in the last 72 hours is $580 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco).

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The best round-trip flight price to San Francisco from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,004 (Brisbane to San Francisco).

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The fastest flight to San Francisco from Australia takes 16h 42m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco).

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December has the highest demand for flights to San Francisco, with a 11% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to San Francisco

When is it best to fly to San Francisco to go sightseeing?

Sights like Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, and Palace of Fine Arts are most enjoyable in months with moderate weather conditions like January, February, or December. Plan your flight to San Francisco for those months.

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

The best time to book a flight to San Francisco from Australia is 74 days out, which is when prices tend to be around $1,591.

Is there an alternative airport near San Francisco?

Oakland Airport, Concord Buchanan Fld Airport, Napa County Airport, San Jose Airport or Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to San Francisco.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into San Francisco?

The cheapest airport near San Francisco is typically Oakland Airport, with an average price of $193/person. These prices vary based on where travellers are coming from. It is suggested that travellers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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

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

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

As of September 2025, there are 24 operators available to choose from for flights to San Francisco Airport.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to San Francisco Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Can I find flights to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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