How long is the flight from Australia to San Francisco Bay Area?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Australia you fly out of and what airport in San Francisco Bay Area you fly into. For example, flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kastrup Copenhagen takes 22h 50m on average. On the other hand, flying from Melbourne to Kastrup Copenhagen takes 22h 05m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

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United Airlines

9 Aug

SYD

30h 32m

1 stop

SFO

10 Aug

SFO

14h 55m

SYD

$1,127

Multiple Airlines

29 July

SYD

24h 30m

2 stops

SFO

5 Aug

SFO

31h 30m

3 stops

SYD

$1,134

Multiple Airlines

10 Aug

SYD

25h 10m

2 stops

SFO

25 Aug

SFO

49h 15m

3 stops

SYD

$1,147

Fiji Airways

24 July

SYD

17h 25m

1 stop

SFO

1 Aug

SFO

20h 15m

1 stop

SYD

$1,150

Fiji Airways

24 July

SYD

17h 25m

1 stop

SFO

1 Aug

SFO

20h 15m

1 stop

SYD

$1,152

Fiji Airways

7 Aug

CBR

18h 00m

1 stop

SFO

19 Aug

SFO

19h 15m

1 stop

CBR

$1,153

Fiji Airways

6 Sept

SYD

24h 40m

1 stop

SFO

27 Sept

SFO

19h 25m

1 stop

SYD

$1,168

Multiple Airlines

29 July

SYD

31h 30m

2 stops

SFO

5 Aug

SFO

31h 30m

3 stops

SYD

$1,169

Fiji Airways

26 Aug

SYD

17h 25m

1 stop

SFO

12 Sept

SFO

19h 40m

1 stop

SYD

$1,173

Fiji Airways

29 July

SYD

24h 25m

1 stop

SFO

9 Aug

SFO

19h 25m

1 stop

SYD

$1,175

Fiji Airways

2 Oct

SYD

17h 25m

1 stop

SFO

9 Oct

SFO

19h 25m

1 stop

SYD

$1,181

Fiji Airways

2 Oct

SYD

17h 25m

1 stop

SFO

9 Oct

SFO

19h 25m

1 stop

SYD

$1,182

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Multiple Airlines

13 Aug

SYD

16h 55m

1 stop

SJC

17 Aug

SJC

17h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,143

Alaska Airlines

20 Aug

SYD

16h 52m

1 stop

SJC

31 Aug

SJC

18h 50m

1 stop

SYD

$1,170

Alaska Airlines

20 Aug

SYD

16h 52m

1 stop

SJC

31 Aug

SJC

18h 50m

1 stop

SYD

$1,173

Multiple Airlines

13 Aug

SYD

16h 55m

1 stop

SJC

22 Aug

SJC

18h 50m

1 stop

SYD

$1,218

Multiple Airlines

20 July

MEL

41h 10m

2 stops

SJC

31 Aug

SJC

23h 35m

2 stops

MEL

$1,234

American Airlines

13 Aug

SYD

30h 01m

2 stops

SJC

17 Aug

SJC

32h 05m

2 stops

SYD

$1,286

Multiple Airlines

13 Aug

SYD

16h 55m

1 stop

SJC

20 Aug

SJC

18h 50m

1 stop

SYD

$1,288

American Airlines

2 Oct

SYD

30h 47m

2 stops

SJC

20 Oct

SJC

32h 05m

2 stops

SYD

$1,291

Multiple Airlines

13 Aug

BNE

27h 20m

2 stops

SJC

20 Aug

SJC

23h 25m

2 stops

BNE

$1,292

American Airlines

13 Aug

SYD

39h 50m

1 stop

SJC

17 Aug

SJC

23h 35m

2 stops

SYD

$1,297

American Airlines

28 Sept

SYD

27h 01m

1 stop

SJC

15 Oct

SJC

32h 05m

2 stops

SYD

$1,301

American Airlines

3 Oct

SYD

29h 51m

2 stops

SJC

16 Oct

SJC

24h 53m

1 stop

SYD

$1,302

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09:30 - 23:02

SYD

SFO

30h 32m

1 stop

23:00 - 06:55

SFO

SYD

14h 55mdirect

$1,127United Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug

13:15 - 20:45

SYD

SFO

24h 30m

2 stops

11:20 - 11:50

SFO

SYD

31h 30m

3 stops

$1,134Multiple Airlines

Wed, 29 Jul - Wed, 5 Aug

13:15 - 13:40

SYD

SFO

17h 25m

1 stop

22:35 - 11:50

SFO

SYD

20h 15m

1 stop

$1,150Fiji Airways

Fri, 24 Jul - Sat, 1 Aug

13:15 - 13:40

SYD

SFO

17h 25m

1 stop

22:35 - 11:50

SFO

SYD

20h 15m

1 stop

$1,152Fiji Airways

Fri, 24 Jul - Sat, 1 Aug

10:00 - 17:16

BNE

SFO

24h 16m

2 stops

18:33 - 13:30

SFO

BNE

25h 57m

2 stops

$1,387Air Canada

Wed, 21 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

06:15 - 10:20

MEL

SFO

22h 05m

2 stops

18:53 - 14:35

SFO

MEL

24h 42m

2 stops

$1,391Air Canada

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

18:30 - 12:55

ADL

SFO

34h 55m

2 stops

22:05 - 10:55

SFO

ADL

20h 20m

1 stop

$1,542Air New Zealand

Mon, 27 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug

12:05 - 12:55

ADL

SFO

17h 20m

1 stop

22:05 - 15:45

SFO

ADL

25h 10m

2 stops

$1,549Air New Zealand

Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug

01:10 - 09:50

PER

SFO

47h 40m

1 stop

10:40 - 12:35

SFO

PER

34h 55m

1 stop

$1,730Singapore Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

01:10 - 09:50

PER

SFO

23h 40m

1 stop

11:45 - 23:55

SFO

PER

45h 10m

1 stop

$1,801Singapore Airlines

Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

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Depart

Return

Price

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SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/8

09:30-23:02

1 stop30h 32m

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,127

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/7

13:15-20:45

2 stops24h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

11:20-11:50

3 stops31h 30m

$1,134

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SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/7

13:15-13:40

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 1/8

22:35-11:50

1 stop20h 15m

$1,150

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/7

13:15-13:40

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 1/8

22:35-11:50

1 stop20h 15m

$1,152

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Wed 21/10

10:00-17:16

2 stops24h 16m

San Francisco

Thu 22/10

18:33-13:30

2 stops25h 57m

$1,387

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

06:15-10:20

2 stops22h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 2/11

18:53-14:35

2 stops24h 42m

$1,391

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Mon 27/7

18:30-12:55

2 stops34h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

22:05-10:55

1 stop20h 20m

$1,542

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Mon 3/8

12:05-12:55

1 stop17h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

22:05-15:45

2 stops25h 10m

$1,549

PerthSan Francisco

PER - SFO

PERSFO

Perth

Thu 22/10

01:10-09:50

1 stop47h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 31/10

10:40-12:35

1 stop34h 55m

$1,730

PerthSan Francisco

PER - SFO

PERSFO

Perth

Fri 4/9

01:10-09:50

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

11:45-23:55

1 stop45h 10m

$1,801

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San Francisco Bay Area flights insights and trends

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco Bay Area is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,623. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to San Francisco Bay Area on Saturday is $1,987.

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Summary info about San Francisco Bay Area flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$583
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,127
Fastest flight time	16h 55m

The best one-way flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from Australia in the last 5 days is $583 (Adelaide to San Francisco).

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The best round-trip flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,127 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco).

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The fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Australia takes 16h 55m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Oakland).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to San Francisco Bay Area

Which airlines fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

United Airlines, Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco Bay Area. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the best day of the week to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

If your travel plans are flexible and you’re looking to save money on flights to San Francisco Bay Area, then be sure to book your departure on a Tuesday. Flying out on a Tuesday, as well as a Wednesday, is your best option. Departing on a Saturday tends to be the most expensive day of the week to fly to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

Prices for flights to San Francisco Bay Area were last updated today.

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

As of July 2026, there are 16 operators available to choose from for flights to San Francisco Bay Area.

How old do you have to be to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your San Francisco Bay Area 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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