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 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi takes 9h 50m on average. On the other hand, flying from Melbourne to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi takes 9h 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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Fiji Airways

15 Feb

BNE

19h 00m

1 stop

SFO

22 Feb

SFO

18h 20m

1 stop

BNE

$1,070

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Fiji Airways

8 Feb

MEL

17h 30m

1 stop

SFO

22 Feb

SFO

19h 40m

1 stop

MEL

$1,152

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Fiji Airways

1 Feb

MEL

17h 30m

1 stop

SFO

15 Feb

SFO

19h 40m

1 stop

MEL

$1,153

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Fiji Airways

18 Jan

BNE

19h 00m

1 stop

SFO

25 Jan

SFO

18h 20m

1 stop

BNE

$1,179

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Fiji Airways

15 Feb

MEL

17h 30m

1 stop

SFO

22 Feb

SFO

19h 40m

1 stop

MEL

$1,228

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Air Canada

5 Mar

BNE

24h 48m

2 stops

SFO

19 Mar

SFO

30h 06m

2 stops

BNE

$1,236

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Air Canada

5 Mar

BNE

24h 48m

2 stops

SFO

19 Mar

SFO

30h 06m

2 stops

BNE

$1,237

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Air Canada

22 Jan

BNE

27h 49m

1 stop

SFO

26 Jan

SFO

54h 12m

2 stops

BNE

$1,252

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Air Canada

5 Mar

BNE

17h 54m

1 stop

SFO

19 Mar

SFO

27h 25m

1 stop

BNE

$1,267

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Air Canada

29 Jan

BNE

24h 44m

2 stops

SFO

5 Feb

SFO

20h 45m

1 stop

BNE

$1,268

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Multiple Airlines

2 Feb

SYD

32h 47m

2 stops

SFO

9 Feb

SFO

40h 17m

2 stops

SYD

$1,271

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Air Canada

16 Feb

BNE

19h 35m

1 stop

SFO

23 Feb

SFO

20h 45m

1 stop

BNE

$1,276

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American Airlines

13 Mar

BNE

44h 19m

2 stops

SJC

16 Mar

SJC

47h 38m

2 stops

BNE

$1,306

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American Airlines

13 Mar

BNE

44h 19m

2 stops

SJC

16 Mar

SJC

47h 38m

2 stops

BNE

$1,307

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American Airlines

16 Feb

BNE

32h 31m

2 stops

SJC

23 Feb

SJC

22h 08m

2 stops

BNE

$1,355

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American Airlines

16 Feb

BNE

20h 51m

2 stops

SJC

23 Feb

SJC

22h 23m

1 stop

BNE

$1,357

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Multiple Airlines

6 Mar

SYD

24h 25m

2 stops

SJC

15 Mar

SJC

23h 33m

2 stops

SYD

$1,392

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United Airlines

16 Feb

MEL

43h 41m

2 stops

SJC

23 Feb

SJC

47h 05m

2 stops

MEL

$1,546

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United Airlines

16 Feb

MEL

28h 35m

2 stops

SJC

23 Feb

SJC

29h 40m

2 stops

MEL

$1,548

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United Airlines

15 Feb

MEL

45h 11m

2 stops

SJC

22 Feb

SJC

46h 35m

2 stops

MEL

$1,623

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Multiple Airlines

15 Feb

SYD

21h 17m

1 stop

SJC

22 Feb

SJC

19h 18m

1 stop

SYD

$1,720

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Multiple Airlines

15 Feb

SYD

21h 17m

1 stop

SJC

22 Feb

SJC

19h 18m

1 stop

SYD

$1,760

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Multiple Airlines

6 Mar

SYD

20h 40m

1 stop

SJC

15 Mar

SJC

19h 58m

1 stop

SYD

$1,761

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Alaska Airlines

1 Feb

SYD

17h 08m

1 stop

SJC

16 Feb

SJC

17h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,818

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11:25 - 12:25

BNE

SFO

19h 00m1 stop

22:05 - 10:25

SFO

BNE

18h 20m1 stop

$1,070Fiji Airways

dom., 15 feb. - dom., 22 feb.

13:55 - 12:25

MEL

SFO

17h 30m1 stop

22:05 - 12:45

SFO

MEL

19h 40m1 stop

$1,152Fiji Airways

dom., 8 feb. - dom., 22 feb.

10:45 - 17:33

BNE

SFO

24h 48m2 stops

08:39 - 07:45

SFO

BNE

30h 06m2 stops

$1,236Air Canada

jue., 5 mar. - jue., 19 mar.

10:45 - 17:33

BNE

SFO

24h 48m2 stops

08:39 - 07:45

SFO

BNE

30h 06m2 stops

$1,237Air Canada

jue., 5 mar. - jue., 19 mar.

13:55 - 11:05

SYD

SFO

16h 10m1 stop

19:50 - 10:30

SFO

SYD

19h 40m1 stop

$1,316Air New Zealand

lun., 2 feb. - mar., 17 feb.

14:55 - 11:15

ADL

SFO

14h 50mdirect

23:05 - 09:30

SFO

ADL

15h 55mdirect

$1,372United Airlines

lun., 2 feb. - lun., 16 feb.

06:25 - 15:55

ADL

SFO

28h 00m1 stop

20:30 - 10:55

SFO

ADL

19h 55m1 stop

$1,475Qantas Airways

vie., 30 ene. - vie., 6 feb.

09:00 - 15:55

ADL

SFO

25h 25m1 stop

20:30 - 11:50

SFO

ADL

20h 50m1 stop

$1,476Qantas Airways

dom., 15 feb. - dom., 22 feb.

13:55 - 11:15

ADL

SFO

14h 50mdirect

23:05 - 08:30

SFO

ADL

15h 55mdirect

$1,518United Airlines

sáb., 14 mar. - sáb., 21 mar.

09:30 - 11:05

CBR

SFO

20h 35m2 stops

19:50 - 17:10

SFO

CBR

26h 20m2 stops

$1,874Air New Zealand

dom., 15 feb. - dom., 22 feb.

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Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

dom. 15/2

11:25-12:25

1 stop19h 00m

San Francisco

dom. 22/2

22:05-10:25

1 stop18h 20m

$1,070

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

dom. 8/2

13:55-12:25

1 stop17h 30m

San Francisco

dom. 22/2

22:05-12:45

1 stop19h 40m

$1,152

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

jue. 5/3

10:45-17:33

2 stops24h 48m

San Francisco

jue. 19/3

08:39-07:45

2 stops30h 06m

$1,236

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

jue. 5/3

10:45-17:33

2 stops24h 48m

San Francisco

jue. 19/3

08:39-07:45

2 stops30h 06m

$1,237

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 2/2

13:55-11:05

1 stop16h 10m

San Francisco

mar. 17/2

19:50-10:30

1 stop19h 40m

$1,316

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

lun. 2/2

14:55-11:15

Nonstop14h 50m

San Francisco

lun. 16/2

23:05-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,372

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

vie. 30/1

06:25-15:55

1 stop28h 00m

San Francisco

vie. 6/2

20:30-10:55

1 stop19h 55m

$1,475

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

dom. 15/2

09:00-15:55

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

dom. 22/2

20:30-11:50

1 stop20h 50m

$1,476

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

sáb. 14/3

13:55-11:15

Nonstop14h 50m

San Francisco

sáb. 21/3

23:05-08:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,518

CanberraSan Francisco

CBR - SFO

CBRSFO

Canberra

dom. 15/2

09:30-11:05

2 stops20h 35m

San Francisco

dom. 22/2

19:50-17:10

2 stops26h 20m

$1,874

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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 $1,793. 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 $2,061.

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

Best One-Way Price	$766
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,070
Fastest flight time	18h 58m

The best one-way flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from Australia in the last 72 hours is $766 (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 $1,070 (Brisbane to San Francisco).

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The fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Australia takes 18h 58m (Brisbane 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 42% 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 January 2026, there are 21 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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