Find flights
Deals
When to book
FAQs

Cheap flights from Sydney to San Francisco from £343

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco are usually found in November or August, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 February 2026.

Sun 17/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 24/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/2£592
Sun 10/513:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 13/522:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/1£594
Wed 11/214:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/217:20
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1£625
Thu 21/520:45
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 27/508:15
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop17h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/2£692
Fri 22/520:45
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 25/508:15
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop17h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/2£694
Tue 17/209:55
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Air New Zealand
Fri 20/219:50
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/2£697
Fri 22/520:45
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 26/519:51
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop29h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/2£700
Sun 17/520:45
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 25/508:15
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop17h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/2£717
Fri 20/214:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 6/322:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/2£720
Tue 19/520:45
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops29h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/508:15
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£721
Sun 17/520:45
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 26/519:51
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop29h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/2£723

Find flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£592

One-way from

£343

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£724

Good round-trip deal

£964 or less

Good one-way deal

£5,402 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 17/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
Search Deals
22/3
  • 22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 30m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (£4 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco.
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Sydney

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

13:15-13:55

1 stop17h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

22:35-22:10

1 stop30h 35m

£592

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

09:55-11:05

1 stop20h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 20/2

19:50-10:30

1 stop19h 40m

£697

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

20:45-07:25

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

19:51-18:50

1 stop29h 59m

£700

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

13:55-11:05

1 stop16h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

19:50-12:40

1 stop21h 50m

£735

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

12:10-06:55

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

23:55-09:15

Nonstop15h 20m

£771

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

12:10-06:55

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

23:55-09:15

Nonstop15h 20m

£771

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

12:10-07:55

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

22:50-06:55

Nonstop15h 05m

£771

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

12:10-06:55

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

18:25-07:00

1 stop19h 35m

£771

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

12:10-06:55

Nonstop13h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

16:00-08:05

1 stop22h 05m

£774

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

13:15-18:19

2 stops23h 04m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

13:25-06:50

2 stops24h 25m

£776

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 31/1

Showing 1-10 of 20 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of £321). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £544). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 February 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to San Francisco at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Sydney to San Francisco flight route?

    Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco have been viewed 28 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

    Departing from Sydney to San Francisco will take you 17h 40m. The distance between Sydney and San Francisco is about 7420 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to San Francisco?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sydney to San Francisco on time: Virgin Australia (79%), United Airlines (79%), SWISS (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to San Francisco is generally £3,476, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £817. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco), you can expect to pay £748 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of £321). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £544). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near San Francisco?

Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
Santa Cruz
Newark
San Bruno
Bodega Bay
South San Francisco
Sunnyvale
Pacific Grove

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Sydney to San Francisco

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Sydney to Los Angeles flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

Deals for Sydney to San Francisco flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to San Francisco?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Sydney to San Francisco by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to San Francisco with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Sydney to San Francisco flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to San Francisco become cheaper?

Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Sydney to San Francisco and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.