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San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from € 466 and round-trip from € 906. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SFO 23:05
      15h 15m
      Direct
      SYD 09:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | United Airlines
      SYD 11:50
      13h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 06:25
      Sydney - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | United Airlines
      € 1,313 € 2,048
      36% off
      36% off
      € 2,048 € 1,313
    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      SYD 21:25
      13h 30m
      Direct
      SFO 15:55
      Sydney - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 22 | Qantas Airways
      € 1,597 € 2,048
      22% off
      22% off
      € 2,048 € 1,597
    • SFO 16:55
      21h 40m
      1 stop
      SYD 09:35
      San Francisco - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | Air Canada
      SYD 11:20
      30h 41m
      1 stop
      SFO 23:01
      Sydney - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | Air Canada
      € 906 € 2,048
      56% off
      56% off
      € 2,048 € 906
    • SFO 19:50
      19h 45m
      1 stop
      SYD 10:35
      San Francisco - Sydney | Sun, Nov 22 | Air New Zealand
      SYD 19:25
      34h 40m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:05
      Sydney - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 24 | Air New Zealand
      € 955
      53% off
      € 2,048 € 955
    • SFO 19:50
      17h 45m
      1 stop
      SYD 08:35
      San Francisco - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Air New Zealand
      SYD 20:20
      33h 45m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:05
      Sydney - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Air New Zealand
      € 1,020
      50% off
      € 2,048 € 1,020
    • SFO 07:20
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 19:45
      San Francisco - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Alaska Airlines
      SYD 21:40
      16h 45m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:25
      Sydney - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 22 | Alaska Airlines
      € 1,035
      49% off
      € 2,048 € 1,035
    • SFO 07:20
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 19:45
      San Francisco - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Alaska Airlines
      SYD 21:40
      16h 45m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:25
      Sydney - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Alaska Airlines
      € 1,041
      49% off
      € 2,048 € 1,041
    • SFO 07:20
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 19:45
      San Francisco - Sydney | Thu, Nov 19 | Alaska Airlines
      SYD 21:40
      16h 45m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:25
      Sydney - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | Alaska Airlines
      € 1,043
      49% off
      € 2,048 € 1,043
    • SFO 22:40
      40h 10m
      1 stop
      SYD 09:50
      San Francisco - Sydney | Sun, Nov 22 | Philippine Airlines
      SYD 11:10
      23h 38m
      1 stop
      SFO 15:48
      Sydney - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 26 | American Airlines
      € 1,049
      49% off
      € 2,048 € 1,049
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      San Francisco - Sydney | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
      SYD 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SFO 16:00
      Sydney - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SFO 22:40
      40h 10m
      1 stop
      SYD 09:50
      San Francisco - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Philippine Airlines
      € 466 € 930
      50% off
      50% off
      € 930 € 466
    • SFO 22:40
      40h 10m
      1 stop
      SYD 09:50
      San Francisco - Sydney | Tue, Nov 24 | Philippine Airlines
      € 473 € 930
      49% off
      49% off
      € 930 € 473
    • SFO 22:40
      40h 10m
      1 stop
      SYD 09:50
      San Francisco - Sydney | Mon, Nov 23 | Philippine Airlines
      € 486 € 930
      48% off
      48% off
      € 930 € 486
    • SFO 22:21
      37h 4m
      1 stop
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Tue, Dec 29 | Frontier Airlines
      € 501
      46% off
      € 930 € 501
    • SFO 08:00
      30h
      1 stop
      SYD 09:00
      San Francisco - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Alaska Airlines
      € 503
      46% off
      € 930 € 503
    • SFO 21:20
      40h 10m
      1 stop
      SYD 08:30
      San Francisco - Sydney | Sun, Nov 22 | Frontier Airlines
      € 504
      46% off
      € 930 € 504
    • SFO 07:05
      28h 20m
      1 stop
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Delta Air Lines
      € 508
      45% off
      € 930 € 508
    • SFO 21:27
      37h 58m
      1 stop
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
      € 509
      45% off
      € 930 € 509
    • SFO 21:20
      40h 10m
      1 stop
      SYD 08:30
      San Francisco - Sydney | Mon, Nov 23 | Frontier Airlines
      € 511
      45% off
      € 930 € 511
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      San Francisco - Sydney | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SFO 23:05
      15h 15m
      Direct
      SYD 09:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | United Airlines
      € 726 € 1,342
      46% off
      46% off
      € 1,342 € 726
    • SFO 23:05
      15h 15m
      Direct
      SYD 09:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | United Airlines
      € 787 € 1,342
      41% off
      41% off
      € 1,342 € 787
    • SFO 20:05
      15h 15m
      Direct
      SYD 06:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Mon, Jan 25 | United Airlines
      € 885 € 1,342
      34% off
      34% off
      € 1,342 € 885
    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | American Airlines
      € 886
      34% off
      € 1,342 € 886
    • SFO 20:00
      15h 20m
      Direct
      SYD 06:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | United Airlines
      € 920
      31% off
      € 1,342 € 920
    • SFO 23:05
      15h 15m
      Direct
      SYD 09:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Tue, Dec 1 | United Airlines
      € 923
      31% off
      € 1,342 € 923
    • SFO 23:05
      15h 15m
      Direct
      SYD 09:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Mon, Nov 23 | United Airlines
      € 944
      30% off
      € 1,342 € 944
    • SFO 23:05
      15h 15m
      Direct
      SYD 09:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | United Airlines
      € 1,022
      24% off
      € 1,342 € 1,022
    • SFO 23:05
      15h 15m
      Direct
      SYD 09:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | United Airlines
      € 1,023
      24% off
      € 1,342 € 1,023
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      San Francisco - Sydney | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      € 717 € 930
      23% off
      23% off
      € 930 € 717
    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | American Airlines
      € 725 € 930
      22% off
      22% off
      € 930 € 725
    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Wed, Dec 30 | Qantas Airways
      € 761 € 3,083
      75% off
      75% off
      € 3,083 € 761
    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      € 778
      75% off
      € 3,083 € 778
    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | American Airlines
      € 886
      34% off
      € 1,342 € 886
    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      € 1,019
      67% off
      € 3,083 € 1,019
    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Sun, Nov 15 | American Airlines
      € 1,027
      23% off
      € 1,342 € 1,027
    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Wed, Nov 25 | Qantas Airways
      € 1,040
      23% off
      € 1,342 € 1,040
    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Fri, Dec 25 | American Airlines
      € 1,176
      62% off
      € 3,083 € 1,176
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      San Francisco - Sydney | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      € 778 € 1,342
      42% off
      42% off
      € 1,342 € 778
    • SFO 23:05
      15h 15m
      Direct
      SYD 09:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Thu, Nov 19 | United Airlines
      € 785 € 1,342
      42% off
      42% off
      € 1,342 € 785
    • SFO 23:05
      15h 15m
      Direct
      SYD 09:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | United Airlines
      € 787 € 1,342
      41% off
      41% off
      € 1,342 € 787
    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | American Airlines
      € 886
      34% off
      € 1,342 € 886
    • SFO 23:05
      15h 15m
      Direct
      SYD 09:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Sat, Nov 14 | United Airlines
      € 993
      26% off
      € 1,342 € 993
    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      € 1,018
      24% off
      € 1,342 € 1,018
    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      € 1,019
      24% off
      € 1,342 € 1,019
    • SFO 23:05
      15h 15m
      Direct
      SYD 09:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | United Airlines
      € 1,022
      24% off
      € 1,342 € 1,022
    • SFO 23:05
      15h 15m
      Direct
      SYD 09:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | United Airlines
      € 1,023
      24% off
      € 1,342 € 1,023
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      San Francisco - Sydney | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      € 717 € 930
      23% off
      23% off
      € 930 € 717
    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | American Airlines
      € 725 € 930
      22% off
      22% off
      € 930 € 725
    • SFO 20:00
      15h 20m
      Direct
      SYD 06:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | United Airlines
      € 725 € 1,342
      46% off
      46% off
      € 1,342 € 725
    • SFO 23:05
      15h 15m
      Direct
      SYD 09:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | United Airlines
      € 726
      46% off
      € 1,342 € 726
    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Wed, Dec 30 | Qantas Airways
      € 761
      75% off
      € 3,083 € 761
    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      € 778
      75% off
      € 3,083 € 778
    • SFO 23:05
      15h 15m
      Direct
      SYD 09:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | United Airlines
      € 787
      41% off
      € 1,342 € 787
    • SFO 20:05
      15h 15m
      Direct
      SYD 06:20
      San Francisco - Sydney | Mon, Jan 25 | United Airlines
      € 885
      34% off
      € 1,342 € 885
    • SFO 20:45
      14h 40m
      Direct
      SYD 06:25
      San Francisco - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | American Airlines
      € 886
      34% off
      € 1,342 € 886
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      San Francisco - Sydney | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from San Francisco to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, the best time to buy is in February, with an average price of € 459. You’ll want to avoid December, when the average price can reach as high as € 1,019.

€ 1,019
€ 739
€ 459
€ 179
    Cheapest
  • € 715
    Nov
  • € 1,019
    Dec
  • € 646
    Jan
  • € 459
    Feb
  • € 492
    Mar
  • € 527
    Apr
  • € 512
    May
  • € 667
    Jun
  • € 656
    Jul
  • € 611
    Aug
  • € 878
    Sep
  • € 857
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Friday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Thursday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€ 748
€ 618
€ 487
€ 357
    Cheapest
  • € 669
    Mon
  • € 720
    Tue
  • € 576
    Wed
  • € 748
    Thu
  • € 487
    Fri
  • € 747
    Sat
  • € 642
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Philippine Airlines (from € 466) among 9 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Philippine Airlines
From € 466
Frontier Airlines
From € 485
Alaska Airlines
From € 501
Delta Air Lines
From € 504
Fiji Airways
From € 519
American Airlines
From € 525
All Nippon Airways
From € 581
China Airlines
From € 609
Air New Zealand
From € 621

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What is the flight schedule from San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from San Francisco to Sydney and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. FJ871

    San Francisco International Airport

    23:25

    SFO

    11h 10m

    Direct

    05:35

    NAN

    - - T - T - S
    Search

  2. FJ911

    Nadi International Airport

    09:00

    NAN

    4h 35m

    Direct

    12:35

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  3. AS1831

    San Francisco International Airport

    15:38

    SFO

    1h 27m

    Direct

    17:05

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. DL041

    Los Angeles International Airport

    22:55

    LAX

    12h 55m

    Direct

    06:50

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  5. F93308

    San Francisco International Airport

    12:54

    SFO

    1h 35m

    Direct

    14:29

    LAX

    S - - W T - S
    Search

  6. QF4112

    Los Angeles International Airport

    22:40

    LAX

    15h 20m

    Direct

    09:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  7. DL1598

    San Francisco International Airport

    07:05

    SFO

    1h 29m

    Direct

    08:34

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. QF012

    Los Angeles International Airport

    20:25

    LAX

    15h

    Direct

    06:25

    SYD

    - M T W T F S

  9. FJ871

    San Francisco International Airport

    23:25

    SFO

    11h 10m

    Direct

    05:35

    NAN

    - - T - T - S
    Search

  10. FJ915

    Nadi International Airport

    18:15

    NAN

    4h 50m

    Direct

    22:05

    SYD

    S M T W - F -

  11. AS726

    San Francisco International Airport

    08:00

    SFO

    1h 38m

    Direct

    09:38

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. QF4112

    Los Angeles International Airport

    22:40

    LAX

    15h 20m

    Direct

    09:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  13. F93308

    San Francisco International Airport

    12:54

    SFO

    1h 35m

    Direct

    14:29

    LAX

    S - - W T - S
    Search

  14. NH105

    Los Angeles International Airport

    00:10

    LAX

    12h 20m

    Direct

    05:30

    HND

    S M T W T F S

  15. NH889

    Haneda Airport

    08:35

    HND

    9h 40m

    Direct

    20:15

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  16. F92858

    San Francisco International Airport

    21:27

    SFO

    1h 27m

    Direct

    22:54

    LAX

    - M T - T F -
    Search

  17. QF012

    Los Angeles International Airport

    20:25

    LAX

    15h

    Direct

    06:25

    SYD

    - M T W T F S

  18. DL1421

    San Francisco International Airport

    09:58

    SFO

    1h 27m

    Direct

    11:25

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  19. NH125

    Los Angeles International Airport

    15:45

    LAX

    12h 20m

    Direct

    21:05

    HND

    S M T W T F S

  20. NH889

    Haneda Airport

    08:35

    HND

    9h 40m

    Direct

    20:15

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  21. AS1849

    San Francisco International Airport

    19:20

    SFO

    1h 28m

    Direct

    20:48

    LAX

    S M T - T F S
    Search

  22. QF012

    Los Angeles International Airport

    20:25

    LAX

    15h

    Direct

    06:25

    SYD

    - M T W T F S
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About San Francisco International Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport

Learn about San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 11,960.7km
Cheapest one-way ticket price € 466
Cheapest return ticket price € 906

FAQs for San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

    San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport takes about 14 hours 18 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 3 daily flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport departs at 20:45, and the last departs at 23:05, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 1,301 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The latest flight departs from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 21:15 and arrives in Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 06:10.
    • The distance from Kingsford Smith Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76km.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 2249 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport currently start from € 466, and round-trip fares start from € 906. The current lowest fare is a Philippine Airlines flight departing on Mon, Nov 16; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average flight time of 14 hours 11 minutes, and around 10 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is € 925. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • San Francisco International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 10 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter San Francisco International Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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