Cheap flights from Sydney to San Francisco (SYD–SFO)
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Australia
Australia
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
United States
United States
Qantas and United Airlines fly Sydney to San Francisco (SYD–SFO) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 11,950 km (7,430 mi).
- From
- SYD
- Sydney
- To
- SFO
- San Francisco
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- QF · UA
- Cheapest fare found
- A$647 one-way
- Distance
- 11,950 km (7,430 mi)
- Time difference
- San Francisco 18 hours behind
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Sydney to San Francisco fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: A$647 for November 2026 on American Airlines, nonstop. Nonstop from A$647.
- Nov ’26A$647
- Dec ’26A$1,321
- Jan ’27A$742
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly SYD–SFO
For Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO), November 2026 had the lowest fare found (A$647). Set your watch 18 hours back on landing at SFO.
Sydney to San Francisco: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO)?
From A$647 one-way, the cheapest fare found for November 2026 on American Airlines, nonstop; nonstop from A$647 (found 11 October 2026).
Which airlines fly SYD–SFO direct?
Qantas and United Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly SYD–SFO?
November 2026, at A$647; the dearest month found was A$1,321.
What is the time difference between Sydney and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 18 hours behind Sydney: a SYD departure at noon is 18:00 local time in SFO.
San Francisco to Sydney: the return flight (SFO–SYD)
All 2 airlines also fly SFO–SYD nonstop.
Airlines flying SYD–SFO nonstop
| Airline | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
 Qantas QF | full-service | oneworld |
| United Airlines UA | full-service | Star Alliance |
One-stop alternatives to flying SYD–SFO nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Nadi (NAN) with
Fiji Airways: 11,970 km (7,440 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Honolulu (HNL) with
Hawaiian Airlines: 12,030 km (7,470 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop. - Via Los Angeles (LAX) with
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines: 12,600 km (7,830 mi) flown, 5% further than nonstop. - Via Auckland (AKL) with
Air New Zealand: 12,670 km (7,870 mi) flown, 6% further than nonstop. - Via Vancouver (YVR) with
Air Canada: 13,790 km (8,570 mi) flown, 15% further than nonstop.
SYD–SFO route map
More from Sydney and San Francisco
Other arrivals in United States
Also nonstop from SYD, nearest to SFO first (straight-line distance):
- SYD–LAX: Los Angeles · 543 km (338 mi) from SFO
- Dallas (DFW) airport guide · 2,350 km (1,460 mi) from SFO
- Houston (IAH) airport guide · 2,630 km (1,630 mi) from SFO
- SYD–HNL: Honolulu · 3,860 km (2,400 mi) from SFO
- New York (JFK) airport guide · 4,150 km (2,580 mi) from SFO
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Plan your arrival at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Departure
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Sydney (SYD), Sydney. In our data, 49 airlines fly nonstop from SYD to 89 destinations.
View SYD airport guide →Arrival
San Francisco International Airport
2 ways into San Francisco, fastest from 25 min:
- BART 30–35 min
- Taxi or rideshare 25–45 min
Onward from San Francisco
Places you can't fly to nonstop from SYD, but can from SFO — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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