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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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Adelaide:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $1,193 round-trip via Auckland Intl (AKL), compared to $1,572 for nonstop.

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:

• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 3% of one-stop connections

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) 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 $1,177 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,798, a difference of $621. 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 Oval and University of Adelaide. These are among the most viewed places in Adelaide on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Adelaide takes 0h 00m, covering 8,071 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Adelaide:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
• Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 0h 00m.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,159 to $7,502. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Adelaide are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $739, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 31m, compared with 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 rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Bargain Car Rentals
· Simba Car Hire
· East Coast Car Rentals
· Europcar
· Budget

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Adelaide range from $1,100 to $1,908, with an average of $1,480 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,100 counts as a good deal.