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 23h 20m on average. On the other hand, flying from Melbourne to Kastrup Copenhagen takes 21h 40m 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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Fiji Airways

17 Apr

BNE

19h 20m

1 stop

SFO

24 Apr

SFO

19h 00m

1 stop

BNE

$991

Fiji Airways

17 May

BNE

19h 20m

1 stop

SFO

24 May

SFO

19h 00m

1 stop

BNE

$997

Fiji Airways

8 May

MEL

17h 25m

1 stop

SFO

27 May

SFO

20h 30m

1 stop

MEL

$1,032

Fiji Airways

3 May

MEL

17h 25m

1 stop

SFO

21 June

SFO

20h 00m

1 stop

MEL

$1,033

Fiji Airways

17 Apr

MEL

17h 25m

1 stop

SFO

24 Apr

SFO

20h 30m

1 stop

MEL

$1,034

Fiji Airways

20 May

MEL

17h 30m

1 stop

SFO

31 May

SFO

20h 50m

1 stop

MEL

$1,042

Fiji Airways

19 June

MEL

17h 10m

1 stop

SFO

28 June

SFO

20h 00m

1 stop

MEL

$1,043

Multiple Airlines

1 Aug

SYD

23h 35m

2 stops

SFO

8 Aug

SFO

30h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,139

Multiple Airlines

1 Aug

SYD

23h 35m

2 stops

SFO

8 Aug

SFO

30h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,152

Multiple Airlines

1 Aug

SYD

23h 35m

2 stops

SFO

8 Aug

SFO

30h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,155

Multiple Airlines

4 July

SYD

24h 55m

2 stops

SFO

25 July

SFO

20h 15m

1 stop

SYD

$1,243

Fiji Airways

9 Sept

MEL

17h 15m

1 stop

SFO

23 Sept

SFO

30h 10m

1 stop

MEL

$1,259

Flights to San Jose, California

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Multiple Airlines

21 Apr

SYD

16h 40m

1 stop

SJC

27 Apr

SJC

17h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,514

Multiple Airlines

11 June

SYD

16h 55m

1 stop

SJC

10 July

SJC

17h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,704

Multiple Airlines

24 Apr

SYD

32h 18m

2 stops

SJC

8 May

SJC

17h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,765

Multiple Airlines

24 Apr

SYD

20h 21m

3 stops

SJC

8 May

SJC

17h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,801

Multiple Airlines

21 Apr

SYD

16h 40m

1 stop

SJC

7 May

SJC

17h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,830

Multiple Airlines

24 Apr

SYD

18h 37m

1 stop

SJC

15 May

SJC

25h 33m

1 stop

SYD

$1,833

Multiple Airlines

17 Apr

SYD

16h 40m

1 stop

SJC

29 Apr

SJC

17h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,841

Multiple Airlines

16 May

BNE

41h 10m

1 stop

SJC

23 May

SJC

28h 43m

2 stops

BNE

$1,886

Multiple Airlines

9 June

SYD

17h 05m

1 stop

SJC

8 July

SJC

17h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,896

Alaska Airlines

10 Sept

SYD

16h 51m

1 stop

SJC

25 Sept

SJC

18h 50m

1 stop

SYD

$1,899

Alaska Airlines

3 Sept

SYD

16h 51m

1 stop

SJC

17 Sept

SJC

18h 50m

1 stop

SYD

$1,908

Multiple Airlines

21 Apr

SYD

32h 18m

2 stops

SJC

7 May

SJC

17h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,909

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11:35 - 13:55

BNE

SFO

19h 20m

1 stop

22:35 - 10:35

SFO

BNE

19h 00m

1 stop

$991Fiji Airways

Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr

11:35 - 13:55

BNE

SFO

19h 20m

1 stop

22:35 - 10:35

SFO

BNE

19h 00m

1 stop

$994Fiji Airways

Wed, 20 May - Wed, 27 May

10:00 - 12:13

BNE

SFO

43h 13m

2 stops

12:50 - 07:05

SFO

BNE

25h 15m

2 stops

$1,347Air Canada

Fri, 22 May - Sun, 7 Jun

10:00 - 12:13

BNE

SFO

43h 13m

2 stops

19:30 - 07:05

SFO

BNE

18h 35m

1 stop

$1,353Air Canada

Fri, 22 May - Sun, 7 Jun

09:10 - 09:50

ADL

SFO

41h 10m

1 stop

11:45 - 16:20

SFO

ADL

36h 05m

1 stop

$1,608Singapore Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

09:10 - 09:50

ADL

SFO

41h 10m

1 stop

11:45 - 07:25

SFO

ADL

51h 10m

1 stop

$1,662Singapore Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

12:15 - 09:45

PER

SFO

36h 30m

2 stops

11:55 - 22:40

SFO

PER

43h 45m

2 stops

$1,872Japan Airlines

Sun, 26 Apr - Tue, 2 Jun

12:15 - 09:45

PER

SFO

36h 30m

2 stops

13:30 - 06:50

SFO

PER

26h 20m

2 stops

$1,938Japan Airlines

Tue, 19 May - Tue, 26 May

10:55 - 13:30

MEL

SJC

43h 35m

2 stops

18:37 - 08:15

SJC

MEL

44h 38m

2 stops

$2,656United Airlines

Sat, 16 May - Sat, 23 May

10:55 - 21:32

MEL

SJC

27h 37m

2 stops

14:32 - 07:30

SJC

MEL

47h 58m

2 stops

$2,677United Airlines

Sun, 17 May - Sun, 24 May

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Fastest return journey

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Fri 17/4

11:35-13:55

1 stop19h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 24/4

22:35-10:35

1 stop19h 00m

$991

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Wed 20/5

11:35-13:55

1 stop19h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

22:35-10:35

1 stop19h 00m

$994

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Fri 22/5

10:00-12:13

2 stops43h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

12:50-07:05

2 stops25h 15m

$1,347

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Fri 22/5

10:00-12:13

2 stops43h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

19:30-07:05

1 stop18h 35m

$1,353

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Thu 10/9

09:10-09:50

1 stop41h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 25/9

11:45-16:20

1 stop36h 05m

$1,608

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Wed 9/9

09:10-09:50

1 stop41h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 23/9

11:45-07:25

1 stop51h 10m

$1,662

PerthSan Francisco

PER - SFO

PERSFO

Perth

Sun 26/4

12:15-09:45

2 stops36h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 2/6

11:55-22:40

2 stops43h 45m

$1,872

PerthSan Francisco

PER - SFO

PERSFO

Perth

Tue 19/5

12:15-09:45

2 stops36h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

13:30-06:50

2 stops26h 20m

$1,938

MelbourneSan Jose

MEL - SJC

MELSJC

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

10:55-13:30

2 stops43h 35m

San Jose

Sat 23/5

18:37-08:15

2 stops44h 38m

$2,656

MelbourneSan Jose

MEL - SJC

MELSJC

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

10:55-21:32

2 stops27h 37m

San Jose

Sun 24/5

14:32-07:30

2 stops47h 58m

$2,677

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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 Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,692. 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 $1,905.

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Best One-Way Price	$445
Best Round-Trip Price	$991
Fastest flight time	16h 40m

The best one-way flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from Australia in the last 72 hours is $445 (Coolangatta Gold Coast 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 $991 (Brisbane to San Francisco).

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The fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Australia takes 16h 40m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Jose).

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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 41% 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 Wednesday. Flying out on a Wednesday, as well as a Tuesday, 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 April 2026, there are 20 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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