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Best Australia Flight Deals from San Francisco

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Sydney
Sydney1 stop$1,271
Brisbane
Brisbane1 stop$1,496
Perth
Perth1 stop$1,697
Adelaide
Adelaide1 stop$1,530
Cairns
Cairns2 stops$1,516
Hobart
Hobart2 stops$1,924
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$1,705
Darwin
Darwin1 stop$3,498
Mackay
Mackay1 stop$3,898
Broome
Broome2 stops$5,983
Sydney
Sydney1 stop$1,271
Brisbane
Brisbane1 stop$1,496
Perth
Perth1 stop$1,697
Adelaide
Adelaide1 stop$1,530
Cairns
Cairns2 stops$1,516
Hobart
Hobart2 stops$1,924
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$1,705
Darwin
Darwin1 stop$3,498
Mackay
Mackay1 stop$3,898
Broome
Broome2 stops$5,983

Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Australia (SFO-AU0)

 
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.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Australia

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Australia.
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19:55 - 14:40SFO-SYD
25h 45m1 stop
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16:20 - 07:15SYD-SFO
31h 55m1 stop
$1,271
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Thu, 29 May - Thu, 5 Jun
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19:55 - 14:40SFO-SYD
25h 45m1 stop
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16:20 - 07:15SYD-SFO
31h 55m1 stop
$1,324
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Thu, 29 May - Fri, 6 Jun
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23:25 - 11:45SFO-SYD
19h 20m1 stop
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13:15 - 13:50SYD-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
$1,368Fiji Airways
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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
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22:55 - 12:15SFO-SYD
20h 20m1 stop
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13:15 - 13:45SYD-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
$1,415Fiji Airways
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Thu, 26 Jun - Sun, 13 Jul
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08:30 - 07:20SFO-SYD
29h 50m2 stops
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09:20 - 12:23SYD-SFO
44h 03m2 stops
$1,682Air Canada
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Tue, 2 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
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13:36 - 08:20SFO-SYD
24h 44m1 stop
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10:20 - 12:23SYD-SFO
44h 03m2 stops
$1,752Air Canada
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Tue, 14 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
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10:15 - 05:25SFO-BNE
26h 10m1 stop
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20:05 - 20:51BNE-SFO
17h 46m1 stop
$1,755Qantas Airways
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Sun, 10 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
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19:54 - 06:45SFO-MEL
41h 51m1 stop
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21:00 - 17:45MEL-SFO
37h 45m1 stop
$1,794Qantas Airways
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Sat, 9 Aug - Sat, 23 Aug
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23:20 - 08:15SFO-MEL
15h 55mdirect
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10:55 - 08:10MEL-SFO
14h 15mdirect
$1,847United Airlines
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Wed, 25 Jun - Wed, 9 Jul
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23:20 - 08:15SFO-MEL
15h 55mdirect
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10:55 - 08:10MEL-SFO
14h 15mdirect
$1,851United Airlines
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Sun, 22 Jun - Sun, 6 Jul
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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?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Australia.

The cheapest ticket to Australia from San Francisco found in the last 72 hours was to Melbourne, at $1,853 return. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,853.

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $3,636, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 August, when tickets cost $1,522 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of return tickets is $2,552 and $1,919 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 Friday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays 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 the flight from San Francisco to Australia, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$572
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (25% 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 $1,329.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Australia

  • 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.

Top 5 airlines serving 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.
8.1
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 190 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.5Food
8.5Crew
7.5Entertainment
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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.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025NAN - SFO
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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.

They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

For an 8.5 hour flight the service on board lacked a bit. Service start was slow, the food was worse than usual and they skipped the snack they were supposed to deliver before landing.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Checkin was painful and slow! Lady didn’t seem to know what was going on and couldn’t explain the delay. Seemed ahe couldnt see the computer scree and we couldn’t hear her talk through her mask.

Plane left & arrived early- 5 Crew great. Wi fi - paid for 2, only 1 worked - so so. Waste of $. Coolie was good

Short flight so no food or entertainment. Good landing at SFO and on time. We were told no carryon luggage yet lots of people were puting bags in overhead compartments. The rules need to be made more clear. I was on the first leg of an international flight and this is the first time I could not have carryon luggage.

Poor air traffic controller staffing led to a 50%reduction on flights so we got to wait 4 hrs for our flight! Very disorganized at the gate Poor communication with customers

No Charging ports for personal electronics, which were required to use wifi entertainment.

They are a great airline, and i enjoying flying with them. However my experience with booking through Kayak was a horrible experience. With all the restrictions and glitches of website. My entire bookings by kayak was wrong. And there was no possible way of fixing anything with them, because they hand over responsibility to the airline after purchase is made. Will not be booking through Kayak again and will inform my family and friends not to as well.

I liked nothing about this flight nor the incredible lack of service and communication on this flight from the Captain to every staff member. Arrogant, entitled and lacking any kind of basic customer service

I booked my flight ni November and was placed on standby? How does this happen. Flight was 1 1/2 hours late departure plane was switched to a smaller plane easy to tell this is a government run company they don’t care about anyone

Plane was old, cabin was small, overhead bins were small, seats really uncomfortable, no seat-back entertainment

Excellent crew, great food despite catering issues. We need more people like this.

1. The PA system was painfully loud. 2. Overhead bin #33 was missing—I find this troubling.

I had a disappointing experience at the San Diego airport with one of your gate agents. Despite being in Zone 4 and traveling with a standard carry-on bag that has never been an issue (30 flights in Q4 alone), the tall, blonde gentleman forced me to gate-check my bag. When I politely asked if we could verify the bag’s size, he became confrontational, even threatening to deny me boarding twice. His behavior appeared erratic and unprofessional, projecting a negative attitude onto passengers, as if he was going through something mentally. Notably, there was ample overhead space once all passengers had boarded. In contrast, the tall, older Asian agent handled the situation with professionalism and calmness, making a clear effort to de-escalate. As an avid traveler, this unnecessary inconvenience set a frustrating tone for my trip to Asia.

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