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

• Earliest: departs at 10:20 am and lands at 11:53 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:25 pm and lands at 10:58 am.

The flight takes about 13h 33m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Sydney to San Francisco takes 13h 33m, covering 7,420 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Sydney to San Francisco range from $849 to $1,326, with an average of $1,048 over the past 12 months. Anything below $849 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $1,048 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $904 round-trip via Auckland Intl (AKL), compared to $1,205 for nonstop.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Virgin Australia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sydney to San Francisco flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Sydney to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $709, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Sydney to San Francisco usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sydney to San Francisco route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 52m.

One-stop flights from Sydney to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Nadi (NAN) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Honolulu (HNL) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Sydney to San Francisco. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $991 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,169, a difference of $178.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Sydney and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Qantas Airways

Flying via Auckland Intl (AKL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 29m, compared with 18h 40m via Nadi (NAN) and 18h 42m via Honolulu (HNL).

San Francisco is 17 hours behind Sydney (Pacific Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sydney to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Whether you like to wander the stores to pass time before your flight or need to pick up some last-minute additions for your trip, there are many shopping possibilities at Sydney Airport. International Terminal 1 has three duty-free stores, as well as numerous other retailers offering fragrances, jewellery, clothing, handbags and more.

Sydney Airport’s International Terminal 1 closes at 23:00 each night and opens again at 03:00. If you need to stay near the airport the night before your flight (due to an early departure or connection from another part of Australia), Rydges Sydney Airport is an airport hotel located around a 4min walk from the terminal. Rooms are air conditioned and come with runway views.

For passengers with access to airline lounges, the following are available in Terminal 1: Singapore Airlines Silverkris Lounge, Air New Zealand Lounge, Emirates Airlines Lounge, The Qantas Club Lounge and American Express Lounge. If you are not eligible for an airline lounge, the pay-per-use Plaza Premium Lounge allows paid entry, starting at about A$ 42.