International route
Cheap flights from Sydney to San Francisco
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 7,425 miles, 13h 55m nonstop.
SYD to SFO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,425 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 13h 55mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UAASQF3 airlinesUnited, Alaska, Qantas
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 17h behindSan Francisco vs Sydney
Sydney to San Francisco
Round trips from $470
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Sydney to San Francisco
3 airlines fly nonstop with 3 departures a day combined, plus 13 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- QFQantasoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- NZAir New ZealandStar AllianceConnecting via AKL · first checked bag included
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, PHX · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via SAL · first checked bag from $45
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via SEA · first checked bag from $35
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- FJFiji AirwaysoneworldConnecting via NAN · first checked bag included
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND · first checked bag included
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YVR · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Vancouver (YVR)ACWS2 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVB2 airlines
- Taipei (TPE)BRCI2 airlines
- Dallas (DFW)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
SydneySan Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- United, Alaska and Qantas all fly SYD to SFO nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $470; September 2026 is the most expensive at $603 and up, a difference of $133 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- San Francisco is 17 hours behind Sydney. A morning departure lands in San Francisco with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate
San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.
Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.
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Search Sydney to San FranciscoSydney to San Francisco: common questions
How long is the flight from Sydney to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 13h 55m gate to gate, covering 7,425 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SYD to SFO?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qantas operate nonstop flights from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO), with 3 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through YVR, MTY and GDL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to San Francisco?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $470 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Sydney to San Francisco flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Sydney and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 17 hours behind Sydney. SYD is on Australia/Sydney time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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