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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Adelaide to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 14:55 and lands at 05:50
• Latest: departs at 14:55 and lands at 05:50.

The flight takes about 14h 55m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Adelaide to San Francisco:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Adelaide to San Francisco takes 14h 55m, covering 20,903 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Adelaide to San Francisco range from $1,347 to $1,865, with an average of $1,569 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,347 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 15% above the route average of $1,569. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $1,353 return, compared with $1,412 via a stopover through Auckland Intl (AKL).

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787 Dreamliner variants.

One-way fares from Adelaide to San Francisco are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $1,364.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Adelaide to San Francisco usually depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Adelaide to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) – 13% of one-stop connections

Auckland Intl (AKL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Adelaide to San Francisco route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,452 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $2,530, a difference of $1,078. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Adelaide and San Francisco.

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 42m, compared to 18h 56m via Nadi (NAN) and 18h 58m via Auckland Intl (AKL).

San Francisco is 16 hours behind Adelaide (Pacific Time vs Central Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Chase Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Adelaide to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.