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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.

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

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

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,655 return via Auckland Intl (AKL), compared with $2,207 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-stop flights from San Francisco to Adelaide most commonly connect through:

• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 3% 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 35% on the San Francisco to Adelaide route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,652 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,524, a difference of $872. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Adelaide takes 0h 00m, 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.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Adelaide are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $890, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 31m, compared to 18h 40m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 19h 01m via Auckland Intl (AKL).

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

Adelaide Airport (ADL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Europcar
• Budget

Return flights from San Francisco to Adelaide range from $1,544 to $2,678, with an average of $2,078 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,544 counts as a good deal.