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

• Earliest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 15:00
• Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 15:00.

The flight takes about 16h 20m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from San Francisco to Adelaide.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Adelaide takes 16h 20m, 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 San Francisco to Adelaide range from $1,705 to $2,638, with an average of $1,997 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,705 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,473 return via Nadi (NAN), compared with $2,458 for direct.

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Adelaide are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,039, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Adelaide Airport (ADL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Europcar
• Thrifty

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

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

• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Nadi (NAN) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from San Francisco to Adelaide. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,753 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,655, a difference of $903.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Adelaide.

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 37m, compared to 18h 44m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 18h 44m via Nadi (NAN).

Adelaide is 18 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central Australia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Adelaide are Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Casino, and Victoria Park. These are among the most viewed places in Adelaide on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Adelaide flights:

• United Airlines: 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

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

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.

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.