SFO - ADL

$685 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Adelaide

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Adelaide departing on 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Adelaide, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Adelaide, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$1,142
Typical prices: $1,285-$1,911
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/5Thu 4/6
SFO - ADL • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
$1,495
United Airlines
Thu 12/3Wed 25/3
SFO - ADL • Direct
When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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June
Cheapest • 29% price drop
December
Most popular
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Direct flights
3 days a week
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Adelaide 3 days a week: Mon, Thu, Sat.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Adelaide (SFO-ADL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Adelaide that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Adelaide

Tue, 26 May - Thu, 4 Jun
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19:30 - 11:10
SFO
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ADL
23h 10m
2 stops
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18:55 - 10:20
ADL
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SFO
31h 55m
2 stops
$1,142Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
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23:05 - 21:40
SFO
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ADL
29h 05m
2 stops
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06:15 - 13:25
ADL
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SFO
24h 40m
2 stops
$1,324Multiple Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Tue, 19 May
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18:00 - 13:55
SFO
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ADL
27h 25m
2 stops
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18:55 - 17:36
ADL
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SFO
39h 11m
2 stops
$1,342Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
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21:30 - 11:50
SFO
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ADL
20h 50m
1 stop
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06:25 - 16:55
ADL
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SFO
28h 00m
1 stop
$1,375Qantas Airways
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 20 May
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10:36 - 18:10
SFO
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ADL
39h 04m
2 stops
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18:55 - 10:20
ADL
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SFO
31h 55m
2 stops
$1,377Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
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18:00 - 18:50
SFO
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ADL
30h 20m
2 stops
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06:10 - 10:39
ADL
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SFO
22h 59m
2 stops
$1,400Multiple Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 18 May
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13:20 - 13:55
SFO
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ADL
32h 05m
2 stops
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20:00 - 10:20
ADL
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SFO
30h 50m
2 stops
$1,424Air Canada
Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar
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18:00 - 22:30
SFO
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ADL
34h 00m
2 stops
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06:00 - 09:31
ADL
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SFO
45h 01m
2 stops
$1,428Air Canada
Tue, 26 May - Thu, 4 Jun
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22:30 - 11:55
SFO
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ADL
20h 55m
1 stop
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06:00 - 13:05
ADL
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SFO
23h 35m
2 stops
$1,450Qantas Airways
Mon, 27 Apr - Thu, 21 May
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18:00 - 11:50
SFO
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ADL
25h 20m
2 stops
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20:00 - 12:02
ADL
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SFO
32h 32m
2 stops
$1,460Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Adelaide flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Adelaide to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Adelaide?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Adelaide departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Adelaide?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Adelaide, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Adelaide is June, where tickets cost $1,374 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,732 and $2,319 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to Adelaide?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $1,399 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Adelaide?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Adelaide, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Adelaide, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$685
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (41% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Adelaide

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Adelaide based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Adelaide

  • Where do flights from San Francisco to Adelaide stop?

    Qantas operates flights from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) that stop at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, while United Airlines and Qantas partner for flights that stop at Melbourne International Airport. There are also flights operated by Air Canada with two stops, one at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and one at Brisbane Airport.

  • How much luggage can I bring on Qantas flights to Adelaide?

    If you're flying economy from San Francisco to Adelaide, you can typically bring one 32 kg bag of checked luggage. If you opt for their Premium Economy class, you can bring two 32 kg bags. You must ensure that no single piece weighs more than 32 kg. You can also bring one main piece of cabin luggage and a small personal item on board.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Adelaide?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Adelaide was $685 for a one-way ticket and $1,142 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Adelaide?

    San Francisco and Adelaide are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Adelaide.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Adelaide?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Adelaide flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Adelaide?

    You can catch a direct flight from San Francisco to Adelaide on on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Adelaide?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Adelaide.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Adelaide?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Adelaide from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Adelaide?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Adelaide with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Adelaide?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Adelaide from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Adelaide

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,281 or less one-way.
  • When you arrive at your connecting airport in Australia, you may need to move from the international terminal to the domestic terminal. Some flights with a stopover at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) involve self-transfer, so you'll need to make sure you have plenty of time to move to the domestic terminal and check in again. At Sydney and Brisbane Airport (BNE), there are buses connecting the two terminals. At Melbourne Airport (MEL), the terminals are within walking distance of each other.
  • If you're flying on a route operated by two airlines, such as United and Qantas, double-check which airline's luggage rules apply to your flight. It's usually the airline operating the bulk of the trip, but it's always best to double-check.
  • Generally, on United Airlines flights to Australia, you'll get up to two checked bags included in your ticket. Each bag can weigh up to 23 kg. You can also bring one carry-on item and one personal item. Your checked bag must be 76 x 51 x 30 cm or smaller and your carry-on item needs to be 23 x 35 x 56 cm or smaller.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Adelaide?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Adelaide.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Adelaide Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Adelaide

Monday

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Thursday

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Saturday

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Direct returns

Adelaide to San Francisco

Monday

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Wednesday

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Saturday

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