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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Francisco to Sydney flights typically cost between £600 and £939 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £583 on Multiple Airlines (8 Mar-11 Mar).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 40m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.San Francisco to Sydney flights typically cost between £600 and £939 in March.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £583 on Multiple Airlines (8 Mar-11 Mar).

Question 6

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £4,352.

Question 7

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.

Question 8

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Sydney on Cheapflights.

Question 9

How often are flights from San Francisco to Sydney delayed?

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About 18% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 188 minutes.

Question 10

How popular is this San Francisco to Sydney flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

For as low as £757, Fiji Airways can have you in Sydney from San Francisco in 15h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7420 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 12

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Sydney round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at £701. United Airlines is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Sydney is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of £364). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of £611). 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 15

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney

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The most flights from SFO to SYD are scheduled on a Tuesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Sydney consider choosing Alaska Airlines (89%), American Airlines (80%) or Qantas Airways (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Sydney as you normally would.

Question 20

What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney, you will be flying from San Francisco to Kingsford Smith. Flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) from San Francisco (SFO) take 14h 55m for a nonstop flight. There are 9 flights from San Francisco to Sydney per day from 1 airline.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

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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 San Francisco to Sydney.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Sydney 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 24

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

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Deals for San Francisco to Sydney 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 25

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Sydney from San Francisco by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from San Francisco to Sydney with no change fees.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on San Francisco to Sydney flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

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