Cheap flights from San Francisco to Australia from $758

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19:47 - 15:40SFO-SYD
25h 53m1 stop
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17:20 - 22:35SYD-SFO
23h 15m2 stops
$1,319
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Thu, 16 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Fiji Airways Logo
23:05 - 21:50SFO-SYD
28h 45m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:10 - 13:25SYD-SFO
17h 15m1 stop
$1,321Fiji Airways
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Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 08:45SFO-SYD
17h 55m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
09:05 - 11:05SYD-SFO
21h 00m2 stops
$1,396Air New Zealand
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Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 10:30SFO-SYD
19h 40m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
09:55 - 11:05SYD-SFO
20h 10m1 stop
$1,430Air New Zealand
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Sun, 9 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
Air Canada Logo
18:00 - 18:05SFO-SYD
29h 05m2 stops
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11:20 - 10:39SYD-SFO
18h 19m1 stop
$1,471Air Canada
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Fri, 13 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
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11:26 - 05:00SFO-BNE
23h 34m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:30 - 10:57BNE-SFO
34h 27m2 stops
$1,685Qantas Airways
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Wed, 11 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Air Canada Logo
11:15 - 18:00SFO-CBR
35h 45m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:30 - 12:20CBR-SFO
24h 50m2 stops
$1,781Air Canada
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Tue, 4 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
United Airlines Logo
23:10 - 07:30SFO-BNE
14h 20mdirect
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11:40 - 06:50BNE-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,792United Airlines
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Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
20:15 - 09:45SFO-AVV
18h 30m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
08:10 - 16:55AVV-SFO
26h 45m1 stop
$2,214Qantas Airways
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Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 17 Mar
United Airlines Logo
23:05 - 21:10SFO-HBA
27h 05m1 stop
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06:20 - 06:55HBA-SFO
43h 35m2 stops
$2,425United Airlines
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Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

Philippine Airlines flights from San Francisco to Australia

Our best Philippine Airlines deals on San Francisco to Australia flight tickets
Philippine Airlines
28 Oct
SFO23:30San Francisco
40h 20m
1 stop
SYD09:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
4 Nov
SYD11:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 55m
1 stop
SFO19:30San Francisco
Philippine Airlines
20 Oct
SFO23:55San Francisco
40h 30m
1 stop
PER07:25Perth
3 Nov
PER08:40Perth
26h 50m
1 stop
SFO19:30San Francisco
Philippine Airlines
27 Oct
SFO23:30San Francisco
40h 50m
1 stop
PER07:20Perth
10 Nov
PER08:40Perth
26h 50m
1 stop
SFO19:30San Francisco

Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Australia

Our best Air New Zealand deals on San Francisco to Australia flight tickets
Air New Zealand
10 Feb
SFO19:50San Francisco
17h 55m
1 stop
SYD08:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
17 Feb
SYD09:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
21h 00m
2 stops
SFO11:05San Francisco
Air New Zealand
9 Nov
SFO19:50San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
SYD10:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
26 Nov
SYD09:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
20h 10m
1 stop
SFO11:05San Francisco
Air New Zealand
1 Dec
SFO19:50San Francisco
20h 35m
1 stop
ADL10:55Adelaide
17 Dec
ADL11:55Adelaide
17h 40m
1 stop
SFO11:05San Francisco

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SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 16/10

19:47-15:40

1 stop25h 53m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/10

17:20-22:35

2 stops23h 15m

$1,319

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

23:05-21:50

1 stop28h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/3

14:10-13:25

1 stop17h 15m

$1,321

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 10/2

19:50-08:45

1 stop17h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

09:05-11:05

2 stops21h 00m

$1,396

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

19:50-10:30

1 stop19h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/11

09:55-11:05

1 stop20h 10m

$1,430

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 13/2

18:00-18:05

2 stops29h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/2

11:20-10:39

1 stop18h 19m

$1,471

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

11:26-05:00

1 stop23h 34m

Brisbane

Mon 16/2

18:30-10:57

2 stops34h 27m

$1,685

San FranciscoCanberra

SFO - CBR

SFOCBR

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

11:15-18:00

2 stops35h 45m

Canberra

Sat 8/11

06:30-12:20

2 stops24h 50m

$1,781

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

23:10-07:30

Nonstop14h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 12/11

11:40-06:50

Nonstop13h 10m

$1,792

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Tue 17/2

20:15-09:45

1 stop18h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 17/3

08:10-16:55

1 stop26h 45m

$2,214

San FranciscoHobart

SFO - HBA

SFOHBA

San Francisco

Sat 10/1

23:05-21:10

1 stop27h 05m

Hobart

Sat 31/1

06:20-06:55

2 stops43h 35m

$2,425

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Australia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,501. If you don’t want to visit Australia in February, then you should wait until June to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,600.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Australia?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Australia from San Francisco is on a Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as $1,625. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from San Francisco to Australia on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $4,663. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Australia?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from San Francisco to Australia in the afternoon for as low as $1,645. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights to Australia are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $2,059. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Australia flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Australia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around $1,785 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Australia from San Francisco for as low as $1,564 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Australia flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Australia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Australia flights?

You could potentially save up to 32% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Australia flight.

Cheap San Francisco to Australia flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Australia

Best price found

$1,023

Fastest flight time

14h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Australia

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Australia from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $1,023. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,595.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Australia takes 14h 05m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Australia every day.
There are 2 airports near Australia: Brisbane (BNE), Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Australia?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Australia are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Australia?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Australia.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?

    The required travel and health documents for your Australia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Australia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Australia?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Australia

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Rating
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $857Free cancellationRating
7.8
2,723 reviews
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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $1,042Free cancellationRating
8.0
205 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,216Free cancellationRating
7.1
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,412Free cancellationRating
7.4
8,929 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,440Free cancellationRating
7.5
905 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,495Free cancellationRating
8.0
505 reviews
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