How often are flights from San Francisco to Sydney delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.

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

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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

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

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

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 58m.

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

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £576.

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

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Sydney on Cheapflights.

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

Friday 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.

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

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

How popular is this San Francisco to Sydney flight route?

This flight path from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

For as low as £1,313, Delta can have you in Sydney from San Francisco in 15h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7420 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

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

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Sydney consider choosing American Airlines (96%), Alaska Airlines (96%) or Qantas Airways (96%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Sydney is 9 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.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of £799). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,379). 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 SFO to SYD?

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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Sydney flights typically cost between £784 and £1,139 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £928 on Alaska Airlines (31 Mar–18 Apr).

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How popular is this San Francisco to Sydney flight route?
This flight path from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sydney?
For as low as £1,313, Delta can have you in Sydney from San Francisco in 15h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7420 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Sydney?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Sydney consider choosing American Airlines (96%), Alaska Airlines (96%) or Qantas Airways (96%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Sydney that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Sydney?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of £799). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,379). 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Sydney flights typically cost between £784 and £1,139 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £928 on Alaska Airlines (31 Mar–18 Apr).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Sydney delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.

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

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

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

Friday 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.

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

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Sydney on Cheapflights.

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

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £576.

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

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

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

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 58m.

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San Francisco to Sydney flights typically cost between £784 and £1,139 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £928 on Alaska Airlines (31 Mar–18 Apr).