Flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to San Francisco Airport Airport (SFO)

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Returns from £1075.32

One-way from £680.57

Flights are offered by 10 airline companies if you are flying to San Francisco International to Kingsford Smith. When flying from Kingsford Smith to San Francisco International you will cover 11,949 Km (7,425 Miles) with the flight time at approximately 14 Hours 51 Minutes. The airport code for Kingsford Smith is SYD and for San Francisco International it is SFO.

The cost of ticket prices to San Francisco International United States can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. With the advent of cheap no frills flights it may be worth booking in advance if possible to get the best deal to San Francisco International United States, perhaps late evening or midweek. It is always advisable to book as early as possible. With most airliners prices will go up the closer you get to the departure date.

Please note that the time difference at San Francisco International is 8.0 GMT. So remember to change your watch before arriving at San Francisco International.

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to San Francisco International (SFO) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Virgin Australia121121206:5516:15VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines121121206:5516:15VIEW FLIGHTS
Swiss121121206:5516:15VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa121121206:5516:15VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand111111106:5512:10VIEW FLIGHTS
Qantas010010121:2521:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Avianca010010116:1516:15VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines010010021:2521:25VIEW FLIGHTS
AlphaSky010010021:2521:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Alaska Airlines010010015:4515:45VIEW FLIGHTS

Virgin Australia offer the most direct flights from Kingsford Smith to San Francisco International with 1 flight a week. This flight departs 06:55 and the flight number is normally VA8004 and VA8590

Please visit virginaustralia.com.au for more information regarding booking a flight with Virgin Australia.

Please see below the times of flights. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
06:55
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA830
Air New ZealandNZ9870
LufthansaLH9328
Virgin AustraliaVA8004
SwissLX3079
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Tuesday
12:10
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA830
Air New ZealandNZ9870
LufthansaLH9328
Virgin AustraliaVA8004
SwissLX3079
15:45
AirlineFlightNo
Alaska AirlinesAS5001
16:15
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA870
LufthansaLH8937
Virgin AustraliaVA8590
AviancaAV2191
SwissLX3159
21:25
AirlineFlightNo
American AirlinesAA7397
QantasQF73
AlphaSkyAS5001
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Wednesday
12:10
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA830
Air New ZealandNZ9870
LufthansaLH9328
Virgin AustraliaVA8004
SwissLX3079
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Thursday
12:10
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA830
Air New ZealandNZ9870
LufthansaLH9328
Virgin AustraliaVA8004
SwissLX3079
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Friday
12:10
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA830
Air New ZealandNZ9870
LufthansaLH9328
Virgin AustraliaVA8004
SwissLX3079
15:45
AirlineFlightNo
Alaska AirlinesAS5001
16:15
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA870
LufthansaLH8937
Virgin AustraliaVA8590
AviancaAV2191
SwissLX3159
21:25
AirlineFlightNo
American AirlinesAA7397
QantasQF73
AlphaSkyAS5001
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Saturday
12:10
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA830
Air New ZealandNZ9870
LufthansaLH9328
Virgin AustraliaVA8004
SwissLX3079
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Sunday
12:10
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA830
Air New ZealandNZ9870
LufthansaLH9328
Virgin AustraliaVA8004
SwissLX3079
16:15
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA870
LufthansaLH8937
Virgin AustraliaVA8590
AviancaAV2191
SwissLX3159
21:25
AirlineFlightNo
QantasQF73
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Don’t forget that flight regulations are getting tight so we recommend you leave plenty of time to get through customs at Kingsford Smith.

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Flight Price FAQ - Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO)

DIRECT United
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Sydney SYD to San Francisco SFO?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Sydney SYD to San Francisco SFO is £680.57 ($831 €807.54)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Sydney SYD to San Francisco SFO?
The cheapest direct return flight from Sydney SYD to San Francisco SFO is £1075.32 ($1313 €1275.93)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Sydney SYD to San Francisco SFO?
The cheapest flight one way from Sydney SYD to San Francisco SFO is £245.69 ($300 €291.53)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Sydney SYD to San Francisco SFO?
The cheapest return flight from Sydney SYD to San Francisco SFO is £783.76 ($957 €929.98)
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Flight Info FAQ - Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO)

Who flies from Sydney to San Francisco?
The following airlines fly from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO): Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, AlphaSky, American Airlines, Avianca, Lufthansa, Qantas, Swiss, United Airlines, Virgin Australia.
How far is the flight from Sydney to San Francisco?
The flight from Sydney to San Francisco is 11,949KM or 7,425 miles.
How long does the flight from Sydney to San Francisco to take?
The flight from Sydney to San Francisco takes 14 Hours 51 Minutes.

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