Direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco SYD → SFO
Qantas and United Airlines fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO), daily. The flight takes about 15h 49m and covers 7,425 miles (11,950 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $1726, with recent bookable fares from $1547. Arrivals run on time 64.6% at SFO — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 75 recent fares across the next 60 days
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Flying in November rather than September typically saves $232 on SYD → SFO.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 3 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 17+ nights typically costs $178 less than 6–9 nights.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Sydney to San Francisco?
Yes, Qantas and United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO).
Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to San Francisco?
Qantas, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Sydney to San Francisco.
How long is the flight from Sydney to San Francisco?
The nonstop flight from Sydney to San Francisco takes ~15h 49m (approximately 11950 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Sydney to San Francisco?
Nonstop flights from Sydney to San Francisco operate daily — 10 flights per week.
What is the on-time performance for flights from Sydney to San Francisco?
Arrivals run on time 64.6% at SFO — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco?
Direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco operate every day of the week. Qantas flies Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday and United Airlines flies daily.
How much is a round-trip flight from Sydney to San Francisco?
Round-trip flights from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO) start at $841, with a typical fare around $1726. Based on 75 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to San Francisco?
Across the 3 departure months we currently track, November 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Sydney to San Francisco, with typical fares around $1583 — versus about $1815 in September 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Sydney to San Francisco?
Typical round-trip fares from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $1740, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $1635, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $1562. Medians from 75 recent fare combinations.
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