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Cheapest time to fly from Sydney to San Francisco

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration22 h and 30 mFlights between Sydney and San Francisco take, on average, 22 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£303Cheapest price for a flight between Sydney and San Francisco found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportSydney Kingsford Smith AirportWhen flying from Sydney to San Francisco

Destination airportSan Francisco International AirportFor the route from Sydney to San Francisco

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Sydney to San Francisco

Airlines flying this routeQantas AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between Sydney to San Francisco

One-way average Price£1002The average price for a flight Sydney - San Francisco at Opodo is £1002, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookJanuaryAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to San Francisco when departing from Sydney

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1 GBP = 1.34 USD

1 USD = 0.74 GBP

Last checked on Tue 10/11

Distance: 7,424 mi

Sydney airports

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)How far from city centre: 5 mi

San Francisco airports

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Book your Sydney to San Francisco flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Sydney to San Francisco (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £303, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Sydney to San Francisco takes roughly 14 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Sydney–San Francisco route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Arrival airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

The weather in San Francisco

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In San Francisco, temperatures average around 21ºC in the warmest months and roughly 8ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 21ºC
Lows: down to 8ºC
Hottest month: September
Coldest month: January
Driest month: July
Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Sydney to San Francisco

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Sydney to San Francisco:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in San Francisco. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to San Francisco

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

When you fly from Sydney to San Francisco the average price is £1002. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Sydney to San Francisco at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to San Francisco is 303 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

The most popular months to book a flight from Sydney to San Francisco are May, November and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Sydney to San Francisco?

The best time of the year to go to San Francisco when flying from Sydney depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, March is the top 1º month to fly to San Francisco from Sydney in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, August and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Sydney - San Francisco.

How long does the flight take to go from Sydney to San Francisco?

The total flight time between Sydney and San Francisco is of around 22 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 7,423.97 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in San Francisco compared to Sydney?

While in Sydney temperatures can reach an average of 23º ºC in summer, San Francisco can experience temperatures up to 17º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 11º ºC in San Francisco, compared to the 14º ºC average in Sydney.

Which airports have flights between Sydney and San Francisco?

The main airport route flying between Sydney and San Francisco is: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to San Francisco International Airport(SFO). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Sydney to San Francisco?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Sydney to San Francisco are:

Qantas Airways.
Virgin Australia.

Qantas Airways

All Nippon Airways
Alaska Airlines

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