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 Los Angeles takes 13h 40m on average. On the other hand, flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles takes 14h 10m 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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Flights to San Francisco

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Multiple Airlines

6 Dec

BNE

25h 03m

2 stops

SFO

13 Dec

SFO

23h 09m

2 stops

BNE

$1,221

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Fiji Airways

11 Mar

BNE

19h 00m

1 stop

SFO

15 Mar

SFO

18h 15m

1 stop

BNE

$1,222

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Air New Zealand

2 Mar

BNE

17h 55m

1 stop

SFO

17 Mar

SFO

20h 05m

1 stop

BNE

$1,233

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Multiple Airlines

8 Dec

BNE

25h 03m

2 stops

SFO

13 Dec

SFO

23h 09m

2 stops

BNE

$1,256

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Fiji Airways

1 Mar

SYD

17h 25m

1 stop

SFO

8 Mar

SFO

29h 00m

1 stop

SYD

$1,265

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Fiji Airways

29 Apr

SYD

17h 40m

1 stop

SFO

6 May

SFO

19h 20m

1 stop

SYD

$1,291

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Fiji Airways

18 Feb

SYD

17h 25m

1 stop

SFO

1 Mar

SFO

19h 30m

1 stop

SYD

$1,293

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Air New Zealand

28 Nov

MEL

19h 30m

1 stop

SFO

8 Dec

SFO

20h 05m

1 stop

MEL

$1,297

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Air New Zealand

2 May

SYD

35h 35m

1 stop

SFO

17 May

SFO

19h 30m

1 stop

SYD

$1,299

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Air New Zealand

27 Nov

MEL

17h 55m

1 stop

SFO

30 Nov

SFO

20h 05m

1 stop

MEL

$1,299

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Air New Zealand

27 Nov

MEL

17h 55m

1 stop

SFO

30 Nov

SFO

18h 35m

1 stop

MEL

$1,309

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Multiple Airlines

16 Feb

SYD

33h 05m

2 stops

SFO

26 Feb

SFO

30h 54m

2 stops

SYD

$1,320

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Alaska Airlines

11 Dec

SYD

21h 19m

2 stops

SJC

1 Jan

SJC

17h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,435

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Alaska Airlines

11 Dec

SYD

21h 19m

2 stops

SJC

31 Dec

SJC

40h 10m

2 stops

SYD

$1,461

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Alaska Airlines

11 Dec

SYD

17h 24m

1 stop

SJC

1 Jan

SJC

17h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,565

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Alaska Airlines

11 Dec

SYD

21h 19m

2 stops

SJC

28 Dec

SJC

40h 10m

2 stops

SYD

$1,621

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American Airlines

11 Mar

BNE

55h 19m

2 stops

SJC

15 Mar

SJC

24h 02m

1 stop

BNE

$1,631

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Multiple Airlines

15 Mar

MEL

30h 40m

2 stops

SJC

20 Mar

SJC

22h 35m

2 stops

MEL

$1,643

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Alaska Airlines

11 Dec

SYD

21h 19m

2 stops

SJC

29 Dec

SJC

40h 10m

2 stops

SYD

$1,698

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Alaska Airlines

11 Dec

SYD

21h 19m

2 stops

SJC

28 Dec

SJC

17h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,716

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Hawaiian Airlines

7 Mar

SYD

19h 34m

1 stop

SJC

14 Mar

SJC

18h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,802

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Multiple Airlines

30 Jan

CBR

34h 24m

2 stops

SJC

15 Feb

SJC

33h 05m

2 stops

CBR

$1,831

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Alaska Airlines

9 Dec

SYD

21h 19m

2 stops

SJC

1 Jan

SJC

17h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,833

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Alaska Airlines

12 Dec

SYD

21h 39m

2 stops

SJC

30 Dec

SJC

40h 10m

2 stops

SYD

$1,839

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11:50 - 18:53BNE-SFO

25h 03m2 stops

17:26 - 10:35SFO-BNE

23h 09m2 stops

$1,221Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 6 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec

11:25 - 13:25BNE-SFO

19h 00m1 stop

23:05 - 10:20SFO-BNE

18h 15m1 stop

$1,222Fiji Airways

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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

11:10 - 11:05BNE-SFO

17h 55m1 stop

20:50 - 09:55SFO-BNE

20h 05m1 stop

$1,233Air New Zealand

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Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

10:35 - 11:05MEL-SFO

19h 30m1 stop

19:50 - 10:55SFO-MEL

20h 05m1 stop

$1,297Air New Zealand

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Fri, 28 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec

11:40 - 06:50BNE-SFO

13h 10mdirect

06:00 - 08:20SFO-BNE

56h 20m2 stops

$1,400United Airlines

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Wed, 4 Mar - Thu, 5 Mar

21:40 - 19:15SYD-OAK

16h 35m1 stop

08:20 - 19:45OAK-SYD

40h 25m1 stop

$1,542Hawaiian Airlines

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Thu, 4 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec

21:40 - 20:37SYD-OAK

17h 57m1 stop

08:25 - 19:45OAK-SYD

17h 20m1 stop

$1,696Hawaiian Airlines

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Thu, 5 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

13:00 - 13:33MEL-SJC

43h 33m2 stops

16:00 - 10:00SJC-MEL

47h 00m2 stops

$2,215United Airlines

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Thu, 25 Dec - Sun, 11 Jan

00:40 - 08:25DRW-SFO

25h 15m1 stop

23:10 - 13:35SFO-DRW

20h 55m1 stop

$4,049Virgin Australia

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Tue, 30 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan

00:40 - 06:50DRW-SFO

23h 40m2 stops

23:10 - 23:50SFO-DRW

31h 10m2 stops

$4,208Virgin Australia

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Tue, 30 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan

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Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Sat 6/12

11:50-18:53

2 stops25h 03m

San Francisco

Sat 13/12

17:26-10:35

2 stops23h 09m

$1,221

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

$1,222

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Mon 2/3

11:10-11:05

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

20:50-09:55

1 stop20h 05m

$1,233

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

10:35-11:05

1 stop19h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

19:50-10:55

1 stop20h 05m

$1,297

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Wed 4/3

11:40-06:50

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

06:00-08:20

2 stops56h 20m

$1,400

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/12

21:40-19:15

1 stop16h 35m

Oakland

Tue 9/12

08:20-19:45

1 stop40h 25m

$1,542

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

21:40-20:37

1 stop17h 57m

Oakland

Sat 21/3

08:25-19:45

1 stop17h 20m

$1,696

MelbourneSan Jose

MEL - SJC

MELSJC

Melbourne

Thu 25/12

13:00-13:33

2 stops43h 33m

San Jose

Sun 11/1

16:00-10:00

2 stops47h 00m

$2,215

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Tue 30/12

00:40-08:25

1 stop25h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

23:10-13:35

1 stop20h 55m

$4,049

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Tue 30/12

00:40-06:50

2 stops23h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

23:10-23:50

2 stops31h 10m

$4,208

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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 $1,916. 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 $2,179.

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

Best One-Way Price	$538
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,221
Fastest flight time	16h 57m

The best one-way flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from Australia in the last 72 hours is $538 (Brisbane to San Francisco).

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The best round-trip flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,221 (Brisbane to San Francisco).

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The fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Australia takes 16h 57m (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, Qantas Airways and Fiji 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 19 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 November 2025, there are 22 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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