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SFO — SYD
22 Dec — 29 Dec1
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 December 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 2,377
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Sydney

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Sydney including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney, you should look to book at least 13 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of C$ 1,326). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,527). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 December 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Sydney at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Sydney. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 December 2024.

The most flights from SFO to SYD are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this San Francisco to Sydney flight route?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Sydney?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Sydney consider choosing American Airlines (96%), Alaska Airlines (96%) or Qantas Airways (96%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Sydney by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney (average of C$ 1,326). Flying from San Francisco to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,527). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Alternative routes for San Francisco to Sydney

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Sydney

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Sydney. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,105AverageC$ 1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,124AverageC$ 1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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