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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Australia

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sydney
Sydney1 stop$1,319
Brisbane
Brisbane1 stop$1,373
Perth
Perth1 stop$1,351
Adelaide
Adelaide1 stop$1,433
Cairns
Cairns1 stop$1,766
Hobart
Hobart2 stops$2,284
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$1,781
Darwin
Darwin1 stop$3,428
Proserpine
Proserpine2 stops$2,808
Mackay
Mackay2 stops$2,874
Sydney
Sydney1 stop$1,319
Brisbane
Brisbane1 stop$1,373
Perth
Perth1 stop$1,351
Adelaide
Adelaide1 stop$1,433
Cairns
Cairns1 stop$1,766
Hobart
Hobart2 stops$2,284
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$1,781
Darwin
Darwin1 stop$3,428
Proserpine
Proserpine2 stops$2,808
Mackay
Mackay2 stops$2,874

Book Cheap San Francisco to Australia Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Australia 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 Australia

Thu, 16 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
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19:47 - 15:40SFO-SYD
25h 53m1 stop
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17:20 - 22:35SYD-SFO
23h 15m2 stops
$1,319
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Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Fiji Airways Logo
23:05 - 21:50SFO-SYD
28h 45m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:10 - 13:25SYD-SFO
17h 15m1 stop
$1,321Fiji Airways
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Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
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19:50 - 08:45SFO-SYD
17h 55m1 stop
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09:05 - 11:05SYD-SFO
21h 00m2 stops
$1,396Air New Zealand
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Sun, 9 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 10:30SFO-SYD
19h 40m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
09:55 - 11:05SYD-SFO
20h 10m1 stop
$1,430Air New Zealand
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Fri, 13 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
Air Canada Logo
18:00 - 18:05SFO-SYD
29h 05m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 10:39SYD-SFO
18h 19m1 stop
$1,471Air Canada
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Wed, 11 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
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11:26 - 05:00SFO-BNE
23h 34m1 stop
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18:30 - 10:57BNE-SFO
34h 27m2 stops
$1,685Qantas Airways
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Tue, 4 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
Air Canada Logo
11:15 - 18:00SFO-CBR
35h 45m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:30 - 12:20CBR-SFO
24h 50m2 stops
$1,781Air Canada
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Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
United Airlines Logo
23:10 - 07:30SFO-BNE
14h 20mdirect
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11:40 - 06:50BNE-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,792United Airlines
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Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 17 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
20:15 - 09:45SFO-AVV
18h 30m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
08:10 - 16:55AVV-SFO
26h 45m1 stop
$2,214Qantas Airways
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Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
United Airlines Logo
23:05 - 21:10SFO-HBA
27h 05m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
06:20 - 06:55HBA-SFO
43h 35m2 stops
$2,425United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Australia flights

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Australia flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Australia from San Francisco found in the last 72 hours was to Adelaide, at $958 return. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,528.

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

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 $1,796 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Australia, 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 Australia is February, when tickets cost $1,501 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of return tickets is $2,424 and $1,994 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Australia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Australia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Australia, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

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 Australia, 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 a flight from San Francisco to Australia, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$758
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

FAQs - booking Australia flights

  • Which are the best airlines that I should fly with on my way to Australia?

    According to KAYAK, Singapore Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Fiji Airways are among the most recommended airlines to fly with if you are on your way to Australia. However, you may not find all three airlines available depending on which city in Australia you are traveling to. For instance, if you are traveling from San Francisco to Sydney, the airlines offering flight routes to Sydney include Air New Zealand, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta Airlines, Scoot, and Singapore Airlines.

  • Which airlines provide nonstop flights from San Francisco to Sydney, Australia?

    If you are heading to Sydney, Air New Zealand, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, and United Airlines offer nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sydney Airport.

  • Which is the best airport to fly to for visiting the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park?

    Book your flight to Cairns International Airport since Cairns is the closest city to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. You can also choose to book a domestic flight from another Australian city to Cairns, like Melbourne, Perth, or Sydney.

  • Do I need a visa to travel to Australia from the United States?

    You should carry your U.S. passport and visa with you along with an approved Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). All those traveling to Australia for business or tourism purposes within 90 days or less can get an Electronic Travel Authority. Note that travel agents and airlines in the United States can apply for ETAs for travelers.

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

    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 Australia.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 from San Francisco to Australia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $1,096 on average. Morning departures are around 3% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,372.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Australia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from San Francisco to the following destinations at these prices or less: Melbourne $1,259 one-way - $1,859 round-trip; Sydney $1,124 one-way - $1,595 round-trip
  • For those traveling from San Francisco to Australia for the first time, Sydney is the best place to visit to get a feel of Australian culture and entertainment. Once your flight has arrived at Sydney Airport, you will be pleased to know that the airport provides shuttle services to the city’s various popular destinations, which include the Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Taronga Zoo.
  • Since it is a long flight from San Francisco to Australia, you will need some time to relax before the long journey. San Francisco International Airport offers free yoga rooms for relaxation, practicing yoga, and self-reflection. You can find the yoga rooms at Terminal 2 between Terminal 1 C Gates and Terminal 2 D Gates. The rooms are also at Terminal 3 E Gates near Gate E6.
  • Sydney, Australia may be the most popular destination in the country, but you might want to extend your stay in Australia and explore other cities. Consider taking cheap domestic flights to other popular cities like Melbourne, Cairns, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas are among the airlines that provide cheap domestic flights, which are available from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, and other cities. You can also find affordable domestic flights at smaller airports like Gold Coast, Proserpine, and Avalon.
  • Looking for the fastest way to get to the city of Sydney? Airport Link provides a train service that will take you to the main city within 13min.
  • Did you know there are a number of dining places at San Francisco International Airport? If you are waiting for your flight at SFO Airport, visit these places that serve delicious snacks like burgers, sandwiches, wraps, baked items, and so on: Bacon Bacon, Bistrot Bay Area, Drake’s Flyaway, and Farley’s Café & Lounge.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Australia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Australia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 205 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.5Food
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Again, Fijian hospitality was genuine, very comfortable, only improvement would be the entertainment. Why Do they only have 5 episodes of TV shows and from like season three...

10.0 ExcellentMatthew, Aug 2025NAN - CNS
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Again, Fijian hospitality was genuine, very comfortable, only improvement would be the entertainment. Why Do they only have 5 episodes of TV shows and from like season three...

Fiji Airways was amazing, will definately be lfying them again. The "Fijian hospitality" is not a catch phrase, it is genuine. the only things that could be improved is the entertainment. Not a great choice of movies, and the TV shows only have about 5 or so episodes, and often of a random season.

They will look to squeeze every penny they can out of you!! Pick your seat$$...bring luggage$$$$... if they could charge you for the air on the plane they would!!

.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

All was good and they were able to seat my travel companion next to me. Thank you.

What an amazing flight. I haven’t experienced this level of service in a flight in years. This will be the only way to fly to Hawaii for me in the future.

Kayak sold me a ticket after check in time. Could not check in. Could not get on flight.

Everything was great except having to check in at Alaska. That was a surprise and took extra time and effort. Should have been explained somewhere maybe on the HA electronic ticket.

I accidentally made this purchase and they wouldn’t refund me even though I called immediately to cancel it.

The flight was delayed and they didn’t have a pilot for the flight. Seemed very unorganized and took way longer than expected.

I could not believe that on a 5 hour plus flight we were not given a complimentary meal . That should be illegal. Or it would be nice to be informed beforehand that a complimentary meal would not be provided. The wording in the email I got about pre ordering food was phrased in a way that made the food seem like it would be free. Very misleading! Also during boarding we were informed there would be empty seats we could move to if we wanted, all we had to do was wait for an announcement, however an announcement was never made. Then when we tried to change seats ourselves we were singled out over the loud speaker and told we could not move without asking. Then the flight was about to take off , so we didn’t have time to ask . Then we were told we could not move to the exit row because you had to pay for those seats, but we were not told where we could move. Also no one was in the exit rows so , if something happened no one would be there to assist the passengers. Also people should be allowed to move there if the airline wasn’t able to sell them. One passenger asked if he could pay for the upgrade and the flight attendant said she did not have the capability to charge for the seat on her mobile device, so the airline ended up losing possible income anyways . So why not let people move there during flight if you have no way to charge them? Then the landing was bumpy and awful and many passengers complained out loud when we landed .

It was pretty good except there was no food, which was understandable because it was a short flight but I would have liked to at least have a snack; otherwise it was great. Staff/crew, great. Thank you

The flight was great! The flight attendants were friendly and attentive. I would definitely fly Hawaiian Aurlines again!

You have to buy the ear buds and they only offers little cup of water twice.

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Poor! This flight was delayed 14 hours. There was no assistance in helping customers find other routes to their destination, nor any other kind of support. It was a chaotic experience. I'm not likely to fly with AA going forward.

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Real smooth and easy, Real good leg room in coach!

Re luggage I carried a backpack only. I did not check any bags in. However there were other passengers with carry on luggage going in the plane. My question is why are others allowed to have a carry on luggage inside the plane? Shouldn’t they have dropped it off at the gate? I’m asking because I could have brought the same thing instead of a backpack only. Please clarify for future reference. Thank you.

Like the service. Very hard to communicate or contact when have problems

They rescheduled me and I had no issues with the new flight

No paper towels in bathroom. Aisle seat difficult to get out of Other than those, excellent service

Both flights are delayed so I rate the whole experience as mediocre.

Bad experience boarding and flight got delayed didn’t make it to my next flight

The food on the trip Toronto to Athens could be better: the chicken didn’t taste good.

Before final boarding, my husband and I — both seniors — were told that we could not bring our carry-on bags with us due to being in Zone 6. The staff took our bags with little explanation, stating it was policy. While we understand boarding procedures may vary by zone, the way we were spoken to was unnecessarily rude and dismissive. We felt disrespected and singled out, and the interaction left us deeply uncomfortable. As seniors, we expect to be treated with courtesy and dignity, especially during travel when accommodations and communication matter most. We hope you will look into this matter and ensure better training for staff in handling such situations with more empathy and professionalism.

Easy boarding and comfortable seating were plusses. Enjoyed the experience and good service from the captain and crew. Many thanks...!

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