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Cheap Flights from Sydney to San Francisco

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FJ Return flights from $1,134
Dep. Fri 02 OctRet. Fri 16 Oct$1,134
Dep. Wed 07 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$1,134
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Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Fri 23 Oct$1,134
Dep. Sat 10 OctRet. Fri 23 Oct$1,134
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$1,134
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Fri 06 Nov$1,134
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Wed 11 Nov$1,134
Dep. Sun 01 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$1,134
Dep. Fri 22 JanRet. Fri 05 Feb$1,134
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Sun 07 Feb$1,134
Dep. Fri 12 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,134
Dep. Sun 14 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,134
Dep. Fri 12 MarRet. Fri 26 Mar$1,134
Dep. Sun 14 FebRet. Sun 28 Feb$1,134
Dep. Sun 22 NovRet. Sun 06 Dec$1,223
Dep. Wed 25 NovRet. Sun 06 Dec$1,223
Dep. Fri 27 NovRet. Wed 09 Dec$1,223
Dep. Sat 31 OctRet. Fri 14 May$1,223
Dep. Sun 18 AprRet. Sun 09 May$1,312
Dep. Fri 01 JanRet. Mon 25 Jan$3,147

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sydney to San Francisco

Return fares from Sydney to San Francisco by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$1,054
Aug 2026
$1,600
Sep 2026
$1,023
Oct 2026
$1,318
Nov 2026
$1,574
Jan 2027
$1,593
Feb 2027
$1,524

The cheapest month to fly to San Francisco is September 2026, with return fares from $1,023 — 36% cheaper than the most expensive month (August 2026, from $1,600).

When Should You Fly to San Francisco?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco, with return fares from $1,023. August is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,600.

Across the year, return fares to San Francisco average around $1,384. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, July and October, you'll generally pay up to 26% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Sydney to San Francisco Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Sydney to San Francisco return airfares.

July 2026
$1,054
August 2026
$1,600
September 2026
$1,023
October 2026
$1,318
November 2026
$1,574
January 2027
$1,593
February 2027
$1,524

Average Sydney to San Francisco Return Prices

These are the average prices for Sydney to San Francisco return airfares.

July 2026
$3,083
August 2026
$2,695
September 2026
$2,592
October 2026
$2,499
November 2026
$2,485
January 2027
$2,847
February 2027
$2,540

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sydney to San Francisco

When is the cheapest time to travel from Sydney to San Francisco?

The cheapest month to travel is typically September.

How much do return flights from Sydney to San Francisco cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to San Francisco is $1108.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Sydney to San Francisco?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to San Francisco is 07 October 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to San Francisco?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to San Francisco is Alaska Airlines.

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to San Francisco?

Qantas, Virgin Australia and United fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Sydney to San Francisco take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 13 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for San Francisco?

The IATA code for San Francisco is SFO. It is located in United States (USA) at coordinates 37.6189, -122.375.

When should you book flights to San Francisco?

From our data, you should book flights to San Francisco 60 days out.


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