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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to San Francisco flights typically cost between £770 and £1,173 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £690 on Asiana Airlines (15 Mar-22 Mar).

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to San Francisco flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 4

How often are flights from Sydney to San Francisco delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 18% of weekly flights between Sydney and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 133 minutes.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to San Francisco flights typically cost between £770 and £1,173 in March.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £690 on Asiana Airlines (15 Mar-22 Mar).

Question 6

How popular is this Sydney to San Francisco flight route?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

How long is the flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

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Departing from Sydney to San Francisco will take you 13h 45m. The distance between Sydney and San Francisco is about 7420 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 9

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

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco (average of £330). Flying from Sydney to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £587). 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.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco

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The most flights from SYD to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Question 11

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Sydney to San Francisco is generally £5,555, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £4,974. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco), you can expect to pay £616 for that flight.

Question 14

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

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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: American Airlines (73%), Alaska Airlines (73%), Qantas Airways (73%).

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to San Francisco in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

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

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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.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

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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.

Round-trip from	£690
One-way from	£410
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£941
Good one-way deal	£5,551 or less

Cheap flights from Sydney to San Francisco from £410

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco are usually found in November or August, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to San Francisco

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What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to San Francisco flights?

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to San Francisco flights?

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