Question 1

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Sydney typically takes around 15 hours 20 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 22 hours 55 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

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Yes, there are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Sydney, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 6 to 7 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will have an easier time finding a suitable nonstop connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Sydney?

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Direct flights from San Francisco to Sydney are operated by, among others, United Airlines and Qantas Airways. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Japan Airlines (via Tokyo Haneda), Emirates (via Dubai) and Air New Zealand (via Auckland). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

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Nonstop flights from San Francisco to Sydney operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

On the route from San Francisco to Sydney, there is less than one flight per day on average. The exact number can vary by day of the week and season. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from San Francisco to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

On the route from San Francisco to Sydney, there are around 6 to 7 flights per week. The number of flights can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days.

Question 7

When does the first flight from San Francisco to Sydney depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Sydney usually departs at 8:15 PM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Sydney.

Question 8

When does the last flight from San Francisco to Sydney depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from San Francisco to Sydney usually departs at 11:55 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option San Francisco Sydney	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (HNL) AS0811, AS0851 17h 30min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (HNL) AS0852, AS0812 16h 38min	Alaska Airlines		$1,140
San Francisco Sydney	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (HNL) AS0811, AS0851 17h 30min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (HNL) AS0852, AS0812 16h 38min	Alaska Airlines	?	$1,146
San Francisco Sydney	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (HNL) AS0811, AS0851 17h 30min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (HNL) AS0852, AS0812 16h 38min	Alaska Airlines		$1,168
San Francisco Sydney	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (HNL) AS0811, AS0851 17h 30min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (HNL) AS0852, AS0812 16h 38min	Alaska Airlines		$1,175
San Francisco Sydney	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (HNL) AS0811, AS0851 17h 30min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (HNL, LAX) AS0852, AS0804, AS0519 30h 15min	Alaska Airlines		$1,178
San Francisco Sydney	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (SIN) UA0001, TR0014 27h 30min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (HNL, LAX) AS0852, AS0804, AS0519 30h 15min	United Airlines, Scoot	?	$1,291
San Francisco Sydney	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (HNL) AS0811, AS0851 17h 30min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (HNL) AS0852, AS0812 16h 38min	Alaska Airlines	?	$1,333
San Francisco Sydney	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (HNL) AS0811, AS0851 17h 30min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (HNL) AS0852, AS0812 16h 38min	Alaska Airlines	?	$1,668
San Francisco Sydney	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (YVR) AC0573, AC0033 18h 50min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (YVR) AC0034, AC0568 26h 12min	Air Canada		$1,770
San Francisco Sydney	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (HND) JL0001, JL0051 24h 55min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (HND) JL0052, JL0002 42h 10min	Japan Airlines		$1,953

Roundtrip from	$1,139.48
Flight duration	min. 14:35 / max. 15:00
Return flight duration	min. 13:30/ max. 13:35
Distance	11963 km
Flights per week	14
Departure airport	Airport San Francisco International Airport, CA (SFO)
Arrival airport	Airport Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport, NSW (SYD)
Destination country	Flights to Australia
Departure airport - Destination country	San Francisco International Airport, CA - Australia

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