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Cheap Flights from Australia to San Francisco

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

Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 13
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9:45 am - 5:32 pmBNE-SFO
24h 47m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 8:40 amSFO-BNE
25h 10m1 stop
$643Air Canada
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 13
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9:45 am - 5:44 pmBNE-SFO
24h 59m1 stop
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6:05 pm - 8:40 amSFO-BNE
20h 35m1 stop
$657Air Canada
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 19
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11:35 am - 1:25 pmBNE-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
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11:25 pm - 10:35 amSFO-BNE
18h 10m1 stop
$672Fiji Airways
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Fri, Oct 10 - Wed, Nov 5
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6:00 am - 1:25 pmSYD-SFO
25h 25m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
10:05 pm - 12:30 pmSFO-SYD
19h 25m1 stop
$706Fiji Airways
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Wed, Jul 23 - Wed, Jul 30
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 8:10 amMEL-SFO
14h 15mnonstop
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11:20 pm - 8:15 amSFO-MEL
15h 55mnonstop
$736United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 14
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 6:35 amBNE-SFO
13h 05mnonstop
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11:25 pm - 6:30 amSFO-BNE
14h 05mnonstop
$739United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 19 - Tue, Jul 22
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9:30 pm - 5:45 pmSYD-SFO
13h 15mnonstop
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10:00 pm - 6:05 amSFO-SYD
15h 05mnonstop
$771Qantas Airways
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Thu, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 19
Qantas Airways Logo
9:30 pm - 5:45 pmSYD-SFO
13h 15mnonstop
Qantas Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 6:05 amSFO-SYD
15h 05mnonstop
$778Qantas Airways
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Wed, Jun 18 - Fri, Jul 11
Virgin Australia Logo
9:30 am - 8:09 pmMEL-SFO
27h 39m1 stop
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4:13 pm - 7:30 amSFO-MEL
22h 17m1 stop
$1,174Virgin Australia
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Thu, Jun 5 - Sun, Sep 7
Virgin Australia Logo
10:55 am - 8:10 amMEL-SFO
14h 15mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:35 pm - 8:15 amSFO-MEL
15h 40mnonstop
$1,184Virgin Australia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San Francisco

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

What is the cheapest flight to San Francisco?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to San Francisco was found on the route from Sydney, at $643 return. The most popular connection is from Brisbane to San Francisco and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $643 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to San Francisco?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to San Francisco from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to San Francisco costs $1,131 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $554 and departed from Sydney. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Sydney to San Francisco which costs $1,307 on average, and Melbourne to San Francisco, which costs $1,487 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to San Francisco, 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 to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost $870 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $1,331 and $1,154 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $870.

What is a good deal for flights to San Francisco?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to San Francisco, 25% of our users found tickets to San Francisco for the following prices or less: From Sydney $1,112 round-trip, from Melbourne Airport $1,382 round-trip, from Brisbane $1,412 round-trip.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to San Francisco, 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, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonMarch
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$354
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
Flight from Sydney to San Francisco

Flights from Australia to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Australia to San Francisco 
AurianneFlew with United AirlinesSYD-SFOSep 2024
Ensure you have 2-3 hours layover You’ll likely need unless you don’t mind missing your next flight
Verified travelerFlew with Air New ZealandSYD-SFOJan 2024
Fly air New Zealand. So pleasant and lovely experience

FAQs - booking San Francisco flights

  • Where can I shower at San Francisco Airport?

    Those wanting to freshen up after a long flight will be glad to know there are showers, nap rooms and even ironing facilities all in one place at Freshen Up!, in the main hall of the international terminal. Toiletries are also sold at this location, which is by the entrance to Gates G1-G14.

  • What options are there for dining at San Francisco Airport?

    If you are hungry after a long flight or before a connecting flight, there is a good range of food options at San Francisco Airport, from table service restaurants to classic takeaways such as Burger King. You will find bakeries, cafes, bars and worldwide cuisine, with an option sure to satisfy most palates. For a fresh Californian menu including local microbrews, check out Gott’s Roadside, featuring fresh local seafood on its varied menu.

  • Is a train service available to and from San Francisco Airport?

    San Francisco Airport is serviced by the BART rail network. The SFO BART Station is located at the International Terminal on the Departures level. If you are in another terminal, you can take the AirTrain between terminals for free. BART tickets can be purchased from the station; vouchers can also be purchased in advance online and redeemed at the Information Booth near the AirTrain escalator. BART connects the airport to downtown San Francisco, but also to the San Mateo County and East Bay areas.

  • How much is a taxi fare from San Francisco Airport to downtown San Francisco?

    Taxis in San Francisco all have metered rates. The travel time from the airport to downtown San Francisco is about 30 minutes, and the fare should be between US$46 (about AU$64) and US$66 (about AU$92), depending on the exact destination. Taxis are available outside Arrivals at all terminals, and taxi coordinators are available to help from 7am to 2:15am.

  • Is there an on-site airport hotel at San Francisco Airport?

    Nap rooms are available at FreshenUp inside the International Terminal at San Francisco Airport. Located close to the Airport Travel Agency, it is open 24 hours a day with rates from one hour up to an overnight stay. Showers are also available for an extra fee. In addition, there are five other hotels within five minutes of the airport, all of which offer airport shuttle services.

  • Which lounge can I go to at San Francisco Airport if I’m flying economy?

    There are various airline lounges at San Francisco Airport, but most are only accessible if you are flying with that particular airline. The Air France-KLM Lounge is, however, accessible to all passengers through the purchase of a prepaid pass, regardless of the airline or class they’re traveling with. It is located in the International Terminal and offers beverages, a television, newspapers and Wi-Fi from 6:45am to 1am every day.

  • What is the cheapest flight to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to San Francisco was found on the route from Sydney, at $643 return. The most popular connection is from Brisbane to San Francisco and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $643 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is San Francisco Airport from central San Francisco?

    The distance between San Francisco Airport and downtown San Francisco is 12 miles.

  • What is the name of San Francisco’s airport?

    When flying to San Francisco, you'll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO). The airport is also known as San Francisco or San Francisco Intl.

  • How much is a flight to San Francisco?

    On average, a flight to San Francisco costs $1,131. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $554 and departed from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,412. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,572 on average.

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

    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 to San Francisco.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco 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 to San Francisco?

    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 to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,115 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San Francisco is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,713.

  • How many direct flights to San Francisco are there each week?

    Each week there are around 3,704 direct flights from within Australia to San Francisco. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to San Francisco

  • Looking for cheap airfare to San Francisco? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to San Francisco for the following prices or less: From Melbourne $1,121, from Brisbane $2,736, from Sydney $2,973
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San Francisco flight deals.
  • If you are waiting for your next flight during a layover and are in need of some fresh air at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), head up to SkyTerrace, with comfortable seating and 180 degree views of the airport and beyond.
  • Those looking for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation after a long flight or between flights at San Francisco International Airport will find a spa and yoga room in Terminal 2 and another yoga room in Terminal 3. The yoga rooms are free to use.
  • To pick up a book at San Francisco International Airport, for your California beach days or commutes between meetings, you will find a good selection of bookstores and other stores stocking books and magazines. Pick up something to read and find a quiet area to pass the time.
  • If using up time during a layover with retail therapy is your kind of travel, you’ll find plenty available at San Francisco Airport, including luxury brands like Hermes, Gucci and Burberry. Shop duty free and find new favourite pieces for your next adventure.
  • SamTrans is a 24-hour bus service which links San Francisco Airport to parts of San Francisco city. The routes that stop directly at the airport terminals are routes SFO, ECR, 292, 397 and 398. Buses leave from Terminals 2 and 3 outside Arrivals, and from the International Terminal at Level 1.
  • If you’re traveling with kids, you will find nurseries available in Terminals 1, 2 and 3, as well as children’s play areas (Kids’ Spots) in Terminals 2 and 3. If you need items for infants such as diapers, medicine and formula, you can find them at one of the various News shops around the airport. In addition, many restaurants have kids’ menus available.
  • Should you need to put your bags in storage after your flight to San Francisco, please note that luggage storage is available at the Airport Travel Agency in the International Terminal. You can also store sports equipment, dog kennels, canoes and bicycles. They are open from 6am to 11pm every day, with prices varying according to the size of your item and the length of time you wish to store it for.
  • An Airport Butler service is available to passengers: a customized concierge service whereby a member of airport staff assists passengers departing or arriving on flights to San Francisco, or possibly connecting to another flight. You can make a reservation for this service online; it is available in different languages.
  • If you have a bit of time before your flight, head to the Aviation Museum & Library located in the International Terminal for an insight into the world of commercial aviation. The museum is open from 10:30am to 4:30pm every day. Additionally, there are 40 art exhibitions spread throughout the airport terminals, which include paintings, installations, photography and video arts.

Top 5 airlines serving from Australia to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to San Francisco. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 191 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
7.5Food
8.5Crew
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.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.

8.0 ExcellentGrant, May 2025NAN - AKL
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.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.

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.

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.

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?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

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

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

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.

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

Its good expeince but in enternteiment please be like you tube the music i like or movie

I needed to make changes to my flights. When I called customer service, they assisted me with care professionalism.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

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.

Comfortable seats and movies entertainment available. Better experience than the flight from Toronto to Denver.

Ensure prepaid food arrangements are appropriately understood by flight crew of who purchased and who did not

Mixed experienced. Nice staff. Spacious 787 better than cramped Airbus, though my seat was broken. The bad: Way overpriced ticket and charged for food despite 6 hr flight.

Terrible all around. Flight was late and airplane was very uncomfortable. The crew were unhelpful and hid in the back. Did zero work. No entertainment.

I booked and paid extra for exit door seats also pre paid for my luggage air Canada changed plains and I never got what I paid for and they made me pay for luggage again they also did this to my wife. They are the most unorganized company I have ever dealt with. I am sure I will never see the extra money I paid for the seats or the recharge for the luggage. They are subsidized by the taxpayers and don’t give a dam just a horrible way to do business

Overcharged by either United or Air Canada. Abuse of access to my credit/debit card.

Your crew was so so so wonderful Only thing sound be great if you kept some phone chargers and converters rest 👌👌👌👌

Delayed 3 hours. Gave us a food voucher for CA$15, to places that were already closed or not serving food. New plane did not have entertainment options. When disembarking, they had closed the direct route to baggage claim, rerouting us through another terminal 0.5miles away. Overall, a terrible experience.

The speakers were way too loud. Music was played during boarding too. This noise could've been avoided.

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