| Route | One Way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney to San Francisco flights | $1090 | |
| Melbourne to San Francisco flights | $3292 | $1109 |
| Canberra to San Francisco flights | $1121 | |
| Brisbane to San Francisco flights | $1192 | |
| Cairns to San Francisco flights | $1286 | $1473 |
| Gold Coast to San Francisco flights | $1443 | |
| Hobart to San Francisco flights | $1564 | |
| Perth to San Francisco flights | $1669 | |
| Adelaide to San Francisco flights | $1711 | |
| Darwin to San Francisco flights | $1767 |
Prices last updated: 23 Jun 2026 06:29
Return fares to San Francisco by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to San Francisco is September 2026, with return fares from $1,161 — 27% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $1,593).
Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco, with return fares from $1,161. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,593 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.
Across the year, return fares to San Francisco average around $1,324. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, October and August, you'll generally pay up to 12% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to San Francisco
These are the average prices for return airfares to San Francisco
The cheapest month to travel is typically September.
How much do return flights to San Francisco cost?The best price we found for a return flight to San Francisco is $1090.
What is the cheapest date to fly to San Francisco?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to San Francisco is 21 July 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to San Francisco?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to San Francisco is Alaska Airlines.
Which airlines fly direct to San Francisco?Qantas, United and Virgin Australia fly direct.
How long does a direct flight to San Francisco take?The shortest direct flight usually takes 12 hours and 55 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.
SFO is about 21 km south of downtown San Francisco. BART is the fastest and cheapest way into the city and avoids the unpredictable traffic on US-101.
There are no tolls on US-101 between the airport and downtown. Rush hour traffic (7 to 9 am and 4 to 7 pm) can be heavy, making BART the better choice at those times. If you are heading to Silicon Valley rather than the city, connect to Caltrain at Millbrae (one BART stop from the airport).
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