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 25h 05m on average. On the other hand, flying from Melbourne to Kastrup Copenhagen takes 29h 25m 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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Philippine Airlines

15 Oct

SYD

27h 40m

1 stop

SFO

21 Oct

SFO

39h 05m

1 stop

SYD

$1,160

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Fiji Airways

15 Oct

SYD

17h 10m

1 stop

SFO

19 Oct

SFO

19h 20m

1 stop

SYD

$1,171

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Fiji Airways

16 Nov

SYD

17h 25m

1 stop

SFO

23 Nov

SFO

19h 25m

1 stop

SYD

$1,172

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Philippine Airlines

1 Nov

SYD

26h 55m

1 stop

SFO

8 Nov

SFO

40h 20m

1 stop

SYD

$1,174

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Philippine Airlines

14 Oct

SYD

27h 40m

1 stop

SFO

20 Oct

SFO

39h 05m

1 stop

SYD

$1,198

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Fiji Airways

2 Nov

SYD

17h 25m

1 stop

SFO

9 Nov

SFO

19h 25m

1 stop

SYD

$1,199

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Fiji Airways

2 Nov

SYD

17h 25m

1 stop

SFO

9 Nov

SFO

28h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,202

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Fiji Airways

5 Nov

SYD

17h 25m

1 stop

SFO

12 Nov

SFO

19h 25m

1 stop

SYD

$1,216

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Fiji Airways

16 Nov

SYD

17h 25m

1 stop

SFO

23 Nov

SFO

19h 25m

1 stop

SYD

$1,221

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Multiple Airlines

13 Nov

PER

31h 50m

2 stops

SFO

17 Nov

SFO

46h 00m

2 stops

PER

$1,225

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Air New Zealand

17 Oct

SYD

19h 55m

1 stop

SFO

15 Nov

SFO

21h 50m

1 stop

SYD

$1,239

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Fiji Airways

10 Dec

SYD

25h 25m

1 stop

SFO

6 Feb

SFO

19h 25m

1 stop

SYD

$1,263

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Hawaiian Airlines

7 Nov

SYD

17h 26m

1 stop

SJC

12 Nov

SJC

17h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,393

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Alaska Airlines

4 Dec

SYD

17h 24m

1 stop

SJC

18 Feb

SJC

40h 05m

2 stops

SYD

$1,478

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Alaska Airlines

4 Dec

SYD

17h 24m

1 stop

SJC

17 Feb

SJC

36h 00m

2 stops

SYD

$1,486

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Alaska Airlines

4 Dec

SYD

19h 07m

2 stops

SJC

18 Feb

SJC

40h 05m

2 stops

SYD

$1,487

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Alaska Airlines

4 Dec

SYD

33h 18m

2 stops

SJC

17 Feb

SJC

36h 00m

2 stops

SYD

$1,493

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Alaska Airlines

4 Dec

SYD

17h 24m

1 stop

SJC

20 Feb

SJC

17h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,495

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Alaska Airlines

4 Dec

SYD

17h 24m

1 stop

SJC

19 Feb

SJC

17h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,510

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Alaska Airlines

4 Dec

SYD

19h 07m

2 stops

SJC

19 Feb

SJC

38h 40m

2 stops

SYD

$1,522

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Alaska Airlines

5 Dec

SYD

30h 32m

2 stops

SJC

18 Feb

SJC

35h 45m

2 stops

SYD

$1,543

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Alaska Airlines

5 Dec

SYD

30h 32m

2 stops

SJC

20 Feb

SJC

17h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,551

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Alaska Airlines

5 Dec

SYD

30h 32m

2 stops

SJC

19 Feb

SJC

17h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,566

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Alaska Airlines

4 Dec

SYD

19h 07m

2 stops

SJC

20 Feb

SJC

35h 45m

2 stops

SYD

$1,567

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11:10 - 20:50SYD-SFO

27h 40m1 stop

23:55 - 09:00SFO-SYD

39h 05m1 stop

$1,160Philippine Airlines

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Wed, 15 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct

14:15 - 13:25SYD-SFO

17h 10m1 stop

23:25 - 12:45SFO-SYD

19h 20m1 stop

$1,171Fiji Airways

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Wed, 15 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct

09:55 - 11:50SYD-SFO

19h 55m1 stop

19:50 - 12:40SFO-SYD

21h 50m1 stop

$1,239Air New Zealand

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Fri, 17 Oct - Sat, 15 Nov

10:35 - 11:05MEL-SFO

19h 30m1 stop

19:50 - 10:55SFO-MEL

20h 05m1 stop

$1,269Air New Zealand

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Sat, 15 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov

13:00 - 08:25MEL-SFO

14h 25mdirect

13:25 - 09:30SFO-MEL

25h 05m1 stop

$1,651United Airlines

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Mon, 24 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec

13:00 - 08:25MEL-SFO

14h 25mdirect

23:05 - 10:00SFO-MEL

15h 55mdirect

$1,657United Airlines

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Mon, 24 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec

16:05 - 20:45MEL-SJC

23h 40m1 stop

12:28 - 15:35SJC-MEL

33h 07m2 stops

$2,007Qantas Airways

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Sat, 21 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar

00:40 - 08:25DRW-SFO

24h 15m1 stop

23:50 - 23:50SFO-DRW

31h 30m2 stops

$2,899Virgin Australia

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Mon, 27 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov

00:40 - 08:25DRW-SFO

24h 15m1 stop

23:50 - 23:50SFO-DRW

31h 30m2 stops

$2,900Virgin Australia

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Mon, 27 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov

12:00 - 16:55DRW-SFO

21h 25m1 stop

16:45 - 00:10SFO-DRW

38h 55m2 stops

$2,988Qantas Airways

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Tue, 28 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

11:10-20:50

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

23:55-09:00

1 stop39h 05m

$1,160

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

14:15-13:25

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 19/10

23:25-12:45

1 stop19h 20m

$1,171

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

09:55-11:50

1 stop19h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 15/11

19:50-12:40

1 stop21h 50m

$1,239

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

10:35-11:05

1 stop19h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

19:50-10:55

1 stop20h 05m

$1,269

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 24/11

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

13:25-09:30

1 stop25h 05m

$1,651

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 24/11

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,657

MelbourneSan Jose

MEL - SJC

MELSJC

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

16:05-20:45

1 stop23h 40m

San Jose

Sun 15/3

12:28-15:35

2 stops33h 07m

$2,007

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Mon 27/10

00:40-08:25

1 stop24h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

23:50-23:50

2 stops31h 30m

$2,899

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Mon 27/10

00:40-08:25

1 stop24h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

23:50-23:50

2 stops31h 30m

$2,900

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Tue 28/10

12:00-16:55

1 stop21h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

16:45-00:10

2 stops38h 55m

$2,988

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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 $1,934. 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 $2,183.

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

Best One-Way Price	$603
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,160
Fastest flight time	17h 10m

The best one-way flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from Australia in the last 72 hours is $603 (Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 $1,160 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco).

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The fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Australia takes 17h 10m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco).

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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 Monday, 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 October 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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