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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Australia

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sydney
Sydney3 stops$951
Melbourne
Melbourne2 stops$853
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$812
Perth
Perth1 stop$1,070
Cairns
Cairns2 stops$1,274
Adelaide
Adelaide1 stop$1,150
Hobart
Hobart2 stops$1,277
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$1,176
Darwin
Darwin1 stop$1,347
Yulara
Yulara2 stops$2,296
Launceston
Launceston2 stops$1,183
Townsville
Townsville2 stops$1,585
Maroochydore
Maroochydore2 stops$1,159
Ballina
Ballina2 stops$2,100
Sydney
Sydney3 stops$951
Melbourne
Melbourne2 stops$853
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$812
Perth
Perth1 stop$1,070
Cairns
Cairns2 stops$1,274
Adelaide
Adelaide1 stop$1,150
Hobart
Hobart2 stops$1,277
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$1,176
Darwin
Darwin1 stop$1,347
Yulara
Yulara2 stops$2,296
Launceston
Launceston2 stops$1,183
Townsville
Townsville2 stops$1,585
Maroochydore
Maroochydore2 stops$1,159
Ballina
Ballina2 stops$2,100

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 round-trip 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Australia

Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 11
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11:15 am - 10:40 am
SFO
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BNE
30h 25m
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11:35 am - 8:40 pm
BNE
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SFO
26h 05m
2 stops
$812Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Nov 4
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9:18 am - 10:35 am
SFO
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BNE
32h 17m
2 stops
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11:25 am - 9:18 pm
BNE
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SFO
27h 53m
2 stops
$847Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
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4:30 pm - 12:00 pm
SFO
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MEL
26h 30m
2 stops
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1:25 pm - 6:23 pm
MEL
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SFO
21h 58m
2 stops
$853Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 19
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4:30 pm - 10:35 am
SFO
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BNE
25h 05m
2 stops
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11:35 am - 6:23 pm
BNE
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SFO
23h 48m
2 stops
$857Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11
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11:05 pm - 10:25 am
SFO
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BNE
18h 20m
1 stop
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11:25 am - 12:35 pm
BNE
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SFO
19h 10m
1 stop
$866Fiji Airways
Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18
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11:10 pm - 10:25 am
SFO
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BNE
18h 15m
1 stop
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11:35 am - 1:40 pm
BNE
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SFO
19h 05m
1 stop
$870Fiji Airways
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 25
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10:50 pm - 11:00 am
SFO
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HBA
41h 10m
2 stops
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6:05 am - 11:05 am
HBA
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SFO
24h 00m
2 stops
$1,462Air New Zealand
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 25
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10:50 pm - 11:00 am
SFO
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HBA
41h 10m
2 stops
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6:05 am - 11:05 am
HBA
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SFO
24h 00m
2 stops
$1,463Air New Zealand
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 16
United Airlines Logo
11:05 pm - 11:00 am
SFO
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TSV
42h 55m
2 stops
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6:05 am - 6:35 am
TSV
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SFO
17h 30m
1 stop
$1,633United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 16
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10:30 pm - 4:50 pm
SFO
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TSV
25h 20m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
11:45 am - 9:16 pm
TSV
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SFO
26h 31m
2 stops
$1,647Qantas Airways
Booking Insights

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 5 days was to Sydney, at $1,102 round-trip. 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 5 days was $1,102.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Australia depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,342 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 $1,342.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,197, 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 June, when tickets cost $52 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,477 and $2,999 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.

For San Francisco to Australia, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Australia back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$408
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 38% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Sydney

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 travelers 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 round-trip 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.

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.

Reviews of the 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.
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 245 reviews
7.5Food
8.2Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.1Comfort
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Boarding had poor communication. Passengers didn't get clear directions to prepare for Boarding. The plane was an older model which had some issues with operating the seats (the staff was great). Due to age the seat cushions were compressed and less comfortable than expected.

8.0 ExcellentStarlet, May 2026
SFO - NAN
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Boarding had poor communication. Passengers didn't get clear directions to prepare for Boarding. The plane was an older model which had some issues with operating the seats (the staff was great). Due to age the seat cushions were compressed and less comfortable than expected.

Fiji Airways always goes above and beyond. If anything I'd say the food was less enjoyable than in the past. But that in no way lessened the experience with the cabin crew or the excellent attentiveness and service they provided throughout the entire trip!

Everything was great . Arrived on time was smooth plane was clean. Crew/Staff was friendly and helpful.

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.

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

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

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

Fiji left without me because American Airlines was too stupid to get to LAX on time. Fiji should have offered a standby on another flight but they told me tough luck. I will never fly with this company again.

The experience was lovely in every respect. The crews were delightful.

Wider seats would be nice. Love the wine selection. Crew is superb. Need more movie / TV selections.

Great airline service by the staff. I highly recommend it

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

New Zealand crew were attentive. We were not informed that we needed transit document to pass through New Zealand. A checkin employee helped with this for which we were thankful.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

The pilot tried to make up for lost time due to delays that were out of her control. She communicated the issues openly and clearly and made every effort to do what she could to alleviate issues.

PREMIUM ECONOMY - excellent !Brilliant new plane. Excellent tv catalogue. Good food. Good communication and service from all friend Australian crew. Good communication from captain. Best travel experience in years.

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

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.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

I disliked the fact that they forced people to put up their seats during meal service

Headphone jacks worked poorly, seat recline was broken. Planes were rundown.

Delayed and missed connection, was not re-booked like other travelers so ended up being stuck for several hours due to no one handling my booking.

same as previous comments. i hate being on a plane that long. no problems w/anything else.

Good - better than other airlines in terms of food and seat comfort.

After flying Quantas (Prem Econ - SYD-SFO) which was Spectacular, we boarded AA flight SFO/PHL.. Prem Econ was NOT available on this flight so we were stuck in Econ - even though we paid $2600 EACH/ONE WAY for this ticket. I even had to BUY extra legroom seats - this AT LEAST should have been included on the AA flight. There were no screens in seatbacks, forcing passengers to use phones for entertainment. No water bottles were provided - only cups of water. The Quantas flight was FAR superior to the AA flight - even though we purchased Prem Econ for the FULL trip....

No extra snacks were available. Meals quality is terrible. Crew was not friendly.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

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.

Moody attendants that can barely look up at the passengers. I’m all for people having an off day, but you can tell some Untied Airlines Employees have lost their zeal for their jobs

United requires seat selection in order for those booking together to stay together.

737-8 Max is an awful design. Toilets in the rear are inaccessible for most of the flight due to service carts.

Food was bad, and they used plastic for everything. For the amount we spent, it felt cheap and as if they were doing us a favor. They need to focus on true user delight, like other airlines such as Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and KLM do, and go above and beyond in terms of cabin facilities and passenger amenities (Earbuds, pillows, blankets were just cheap and completely useless)

No TV on the flight. The charging outlet was not working. No food, even a sandwich. The served orange was poor quality.

I was charge a baggage checking fee $68!! I volunteered to check my duffle bag which usually goes under my seat!

Very rude gate attendants in San Francisco who didn’t let me bring my little carry on (smaller than usual size) and after boarding I realized that there still were a lot of overhead compartment space (like a full section available in some spots). That made me lose 30 minutes at my destination at 1am and it could have broken something fragile that I had in it

The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

All attendents were very efficient, pleasant and happy. Everything went smoothly. The seats could have been wider. There could have been more free food instead of just one small bar.

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.

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