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11:35 pm - 11:45 amSFO-SYD
19h 10m1 stop
1:15 pm - 1:25 pmSYD-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
$763Fiji Airways
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Wed, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 22
6:00 am - 6:55 amSFO-SYD
31h 55m1 stop
9:30 am - 9:45 amSYD-SFO
17h 15m1 stop
$765United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Sun, Jul 21
10:35 pm - 6:55 amSFO-SYD
39h 20m1 stop
9:30 am - 7:25 amSYD-SFO
38h 55m1 stop
$770United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 14
8:55 am - 7:45 pmSFO-SYD
41h 50m2 stops
9:40 pm - 8:55 pmSYD-SFO
40h 15m2 stops
$779Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Thu, Aug 29
11:35 pm - 12:15 pmSFO-SYD
19h 40m1 stop
1:15 pm - 1:45 pmSYD-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
$785Fiji Airways
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Thu, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 27
8:55 am - 7:45 pmSFO-SYD
41h 50m2 stops
9:40 pm - 10:05 pmSYD-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
$800Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Thu, Aug 29
10:15 pm - 6:05 amSFO-SYD
14h 50mnonstop
9:30 pm - 5:50 pmSYD-SFO
13h 20mnonstop
$921Qantas Airways
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
10:15 pm - 6:05 amSFO-SYD
14h 50mnonstop
9:30 pm - 5:50 pmSYD-SFO
13h 20mnonstop
$931Qantas Airways
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Tue, Jun 25 - Tue, Jul 9
10:00 pm - 8:45 amSFO-SYD
17h 45m1 stop
11:45 am - 11:05 amSYD-SFO
18h 20m1 stop
$1,018Air New Zealand
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Sun, Aug 18 - Wed, Dec 4
10:00 pm - 8:45 amSFO-SYD
17h 45m1 stop
8:45 am - 12:50 pmSYD-SFO
21h 05m1 stop
$1,108Air New Zealand
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Thu, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 25
10:00 pm - 10:35 amSFO-SYD
19h 35m1 stop
$474Air New Zealand
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Tue, Aug 13
7:50 am - 2:40 pmSFO-SYD
37h 50m1 stop
Wed, Jun 26
11:35 pm - 11:45 amSFO-SYD
19h 10m1 stop
$545Fiji Airways
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Sat, Aug 17
11:35 pm - 11:45 amSFO-SYD
19h 10m1 stop
$554Fiji Airways
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Wed, Jun 26
7:55 am - 7:45 pmSFO-SYD
18h 50m1 stop
$631Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Aug 10
8:55 am - 7:45 pmSFO-SYD
41h 50m2 stops
$702Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, May 31
10:15 pm - 6:05 amSFO-SYD
14h 50mnonstop
$752Qantas Airways
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Sun, Aug 25
11:00 pm - 7:00 amSFO-SYD
15h 00mnonstop
$796United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 26
10:15 pm - 6:05 amSFO-SYD
14h 50mnonstop
$952Qantas Airways
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Tue, Aug 13
11:00 pm - 7:00 amSFO-SYD
15h 00mnonstop
$1,056United Airlines
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Fri, Jul 26
4:25 pm - 6:55 amSFO-SYD
21h 30m1 stop
10:20 am - 6:50 amSYD-SFO
13h 30mnonstop
$746United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 16
7:05 am - 6:55 amSFO-SYD
30h 50m1 stop
9:30 am - 7:30 amSYD-SFO
39h 00m1 stop
$752United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 16
8:55 am - 7:45 pmSFO-SYD
41h 50m2 stops
9:40 pm - 9:00 pmSYD-SFO
40h 20m2 stops
$899Hawaiian Airlines
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 16
10:15 pm - 6:05 amSFO-SYD
14h 50mnonstop
9:30 pm - 5:50 pmSYD-SFO
13h 20mnonstop
$921Qantas Airways
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Thu, May 30 - Sat, Jun 1
10:15 pm - 6:05 amSFO-SYD
14h 50mnonstop
9:30 pm - 4:00 pmSYD-SFO
13h 30mnonstop
$992Qantas Airways
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Thu, May 30 - Fri, Jan 3
7:50 am - 7:45 pmSFO-SYD
18h 55m1 stop
9:40 pm - 10:15 pmSYD-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
$1,293Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Sat, Jun 1
10:00 pm - 8:45 amSFO-SYD
17h 45m1 stop
6:10 pm - 12:50 pmSYD-SFO
35h 40m1 stop
$1,892Air New Zealand
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Fri, May 31 - Sun, Jun 2
11:00 am - 8:45 amSFO-SYD
28h 45m2 stops
11:50 am - 12:50 pmSYD-SFO
18h 00m1 stop
$1,924Air New Zealand
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Fri, May 31 - Sun, Jun 2
11:50 am - 10:10 pmSFO-SYD
41h 20m3 stops
1:15 pm - 6:27 pmSYD-SFO
22h 12m2 stops
$2,133Fiji Airways
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Thu, May 30 - Thu, Jun 6
6:50 pm - 11:45 amSFO-SYD
23h 55m2 stops
2:00 pm - 5:53 pmSYD-SFO
22h 53m2 stops
$2,290Fiji Airways
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Fri, May 31 - Tue, Jan 7
11:00 pm - 7:00 amSFO-SYD
15h 00mnonstop
10:20 am - 6:50 amSYD-SFO
13h 30mnonstop
$744United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 8 - Mon, Jul 22
11:05 pm - 7:00 amSFO-SYD
14h 55mnonstop
11:20 am - 6:55 amSYD-SFO
13h 35mnonstop
$745United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Wed, Oct 16
11:05 pm - 7:00 amSFO-SYD
14h 55mnonstop
11:20 am - 6:55 amSYD-SFO
13h 35mnonstop
$746United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 6
11:00 pm - 7:00 amSFO-SYD
15h 00mnonstop
10:20 am - 6:55 amSYD-SFO
13h 35mnonstop
$747United Airlines
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Sun, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 16
10:15 pm - 6:05 amSFO-SYD
14h 50mnonstop
9:30 pm - 4:00 pmSYD-SFO
13h 30mnonstop
$921Qantas Airways
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Tue, Oct 1 - Sun, Dec 1
10:15 pm - 6:05 amSFO-SYD
14h 50mnonstop
9:30 pm - 5:50 pmSYD-SFO
13h 20mnonstop
$931Qantas Airways
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Tue, Jun 25 - Tue, Jul 9
9:15 pm - 6:05 amSFO-SYD
14h 50mnonstop
9:30 pm - 4:00 pmSYD-SFO
13h 30mnonstop
$958Qantas Airways
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Tue, Oct 22 - Tue, Nov 5
10:15 pm - 6:05 amSFO-SYD
14h 50mnonstop
9:30 pm - 4:50 pmSYD-SFO
13h 20mnonstop
$2,302American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 15
10:15 pm - 6:05 amSFO-SYD
14h 50mnonstop
9:30 pm - 5:50 pmSYD-SFO
13h 20mnonstop
$2,802American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 11 - Sun, Aug 18
10:15 pm - 6:05 amSFO-SYD
14h 50mnonstop
9:30 pm - 5:50 pmSYD-SFO
13h 20mnonstop
$14,012American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 11 - Thu, Jul 25

Flights from San Francisco to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Sydney?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Sydney on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Sydney. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Sydney is April, where tickets cost $945 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,884 and $1,333 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Sydney, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San Francisco to Sydney found on KAYAK was with Air New Zealand for $474. Fiji Airways proposed a round-trip connection from $763 and United Airlines from $765.

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and Sydney?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Sydney.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from San Francisco to Sydney. They are Qantas Airways and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $801. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Sydney per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Sydney, with an average flight time of 14h 55m. The most common departure time is 10:00 pm and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 20 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Sydney?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Sydney take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Sydney from San Francisco is typically 14h 50m. The journey crosses a distance of 7,420 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Sydney?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 10:15 pm and will be landing in Sydney at 6:05 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Sydney?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Sydney jets off at 11:00 pm and lands at 7:00 am.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$474
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 64% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Sydney

  • When I arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, which nearby cities can I visit?

    Flights from San Francisco to Sydney allow travelers to explore other cities in the Sydney area. Some cities you can put on your bucket list after landing at SYD are Leonay, Scheyville, Kingswood, and Calga. You can conveniently use car rentals or buses to transit to these towns from the airport.

  • Will I find special services on flights between San Francisco and Sydney?

    Carriers serving flights from San Francisco to Sydney provide special services to their clients upon request. Therefore, passengers with reduced mobility or traveling with someone with mobility limitations have nothing to worry about when transiting from San Francisco to Sydney. All airlines at SFO provide cab-to-aircraft wheelchair services.

  • Can I fly from San Francisco to Sydney with a pet?

    Yes. All airports and carriers serving flights to Sydney from San Francisco have pet-friendly policies for those who intend to keep the company of their furry friends. Before boarding your plane at SFO, you will find five pet-relief areas outside in presecurity areas, while one is inside Terminal 2. At SYD, you will find pet-relief areas in Terminal 2 West, near Gate 46 and Gate 47.

  • Which airline runs a hub at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?

    As the main international gateway to Sydney, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is the preferred arrival port for the largest international flights from San Francisco. It is the operating hub for Qantas, thus offering travelers an opportunity to enjoy world-class amenities at its lounges and clubs.

  • Which are the popular layovers when flying between San Francisco and Sydney?

    When booking flights from San Francisco to Sydney, several airlines operate one- or two-stop flights between the cities. Among them are Delta Air Lines, which stops at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and Fiji Airways, which flies through Nadi International Airport (NAN).

  • Can I travel to downtown Sydney with a car rental from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?

    Yes. With multiple car rental agencies operating their counters at SYD, you won’t have challenges enjoying a self-drive from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to the city center of Sydney. Among the famous brands operating here are Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise, and you can find their desks in Terminal 1 International Arrival Hall. At the same time, Alamo serves its clients through Terminal 2.

  • How long will it take me to get from my hotel in San Francisco to SFO?

    Public transportation will take around 30min from the city center. Keep in mind that commute times can change drastically during rush hours.

  • Where is the SFO BART station?

    The BART station is in the International Terminal. It is a close walk from terminals 1 and 3.

  • Can I use Global Entry to cut waiting times at SFO customs and immigration?

    Australia is in negotiations for participation in the U.S. Global Entry program. When traveling from SYD to SFO, or any U.S. destination, check to see if Global Entry is an available option.

  • How do I catch the Airport Link train from SYD to the Sydney Central Business District?

    You can purchase an Opal Card at the Sydney Airport stations, at Newslink, or WH Smith bookshops in either terminal. An Opal Card is good for all public transportation in Sydney, including trains, ferries, buses, and light rail.

  • What food options can I find at SFO?

    Whether you are looking for breakfast options, a sit-down dinner, or just a quick snack, SFO has an option for you. San Francisco is known for its food and the airport includes many local and chain options.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney was $474 for a one-way ticket and $763 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Sydney?

    A passport is required to fly from San Francisco to Sydney.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Sydney?

    San Francisco and Sydney are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Sydney?

    Qantas Airways, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Sydney flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Sydney?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Sydney, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Sydney?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Sydney on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Sydney, Air New Zealand or Hawaiian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Sydney are Air New Zealand and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,371 and an overall rating of 8.1, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Hawaiian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,052 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and SYD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $812 or less one-way and $1,127 or less round-trip.
  • Travelers looking to drop off their cars at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) before flying to Sydney will have long-term parking at their disposal. A courtesy shuttle runs every 5-15 minutes between the garage and the international terminal. Consider reserving your space in advance to avoid last-minute hassles.
  • Suppose you have an early morning flight from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD); plan to spend a night at one of the many hotels close to SFO. Villa Montes Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection is a recommended option. The property offers complimentary transportation to and from the airport, which is essential if you have many bags.
  • If traveling with your family to SYD, reserve your flight via SFO, as it has convenient amenities. The property features nursing and lactation rooms where new moms can escape to attend to their babies. These rooms are in Terminal 3, near Gate E5, and are equipped with comfortable seats, sinks, and power outlets.
  • Getting to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is easy and convenient from anywhere in the Bay Area. There are plenty of public transportation options to choose from, including the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) rapid rail to travel from San Mateo County, the East Bay, or the city of San Francisco. Caltrain commuter rail and bus routes are also available to SFO from San Mateo County, San Francisco, and Palo Alto. Taxis and rideshares are easily accessible from the airport terminals.
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is located about 8km from the Sydney city center and is about a 25min ride away. Public transportation is available through the Airport Link train and is about a 30min ride from SYD. Other options include rideshare cars and taxis, which will cost about AU$55 ($42.50) each way.
  • When traveling on any international flight, keep in mind that wait times at security, customs, and transit lines will be longer because of the larger number of travelers. U.S. travelers to SYD have the option to use the SmartGate to self-process through passport control and potentially save some time going through the immigration and customs line.
  • Business travelers will find that both SFO and SYD have much to offer to make your trip hassle-free. Several airline lounges, free Wi-Fi throughout the airports, business centers, and shower facilities are all easily accessible at both airports. In addition, there are multiple hotels in and around each airport to make your early morning or late-night connections easy.
  • Traveling with kids? SFO has a Kids'Spot, an interactive children's exploration and play area where kids can get their wiggles out before the long flight to Sydney. SFO also features extensive museum exhibits and self-guided tours. Sydney Airport has an interactive play area, but the highlight is the Kid's Cinema, where they can watch children's tv shows in a comfortable setting.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Sydney?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Kingsford Smith, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +3 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +6 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 609 reviews
7.6Food
7.9Entertainment
8.4Boarding
8.1Comfort
8.7Crew
Airline reviews

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

8.0 ExcellentDaniel, Apr 2024ZQN - SYD
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All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Flight was canceled due to technical issue shortly before the check-in counters opened. Passengers were rebooked on a flight three days later. Request to be accommodated on Air Tahiti Nui could not be processed. Customer service sorted out the refund after calling and being put on hold for almost an hour.

The pilot tried to make up for lost time due to delays that were out of her control. She communicated the issues openly and clearly and made every effort to do what she could to alleviate issues.

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

Just a hiccup being added to the NZ Traveller Declaration a bit late.

No food or entertainment because it was a short flight. Unfortunately the takeoff was delayed more than an hour

The flight left and arrived on time. the only food offered on the 5+ hour flight was a cheese sandwich. Unlike Alaska Airlines there was no information on the website regarding food at all or any option to purchasse in advance. Otherwise, it was an excellent flight.

Parents with kids should all be in the same area. Sounds rude but who what's to fly 6hrs with crying and bratty kids. Just my opinion.

Ok, so I didn’t have seats, so got there very early. I was first in line only to be told, listen for your name for seats. The flight was boarding before they gave me a middle seat, way after others showed up who were given more favorable treatment. Ok, so , don’t show up early and obey all the rules??? Clearly, your gate clerks did not. What gives???

Short flight but delayed. Since its a short flight no food or entertainment necessary

We had an awesome flight attendant who came by and made sure we were okay. Checked on us often and even shared some snacks that she had brought on, like edamame with chili and garlic seasoning. Yummy!

Overall good experience. I'm just over 6ft with long legs and legroom could be better, but is on par with other airlines. Only real negative was turbulence but that's not the airlines fault.

We were not given the seats we reserved. But helpful attendant at gate gave us very nice seats.

Having movies helps past time I wish going Vegas had something

First flight got cancelled. Got booked for another flight departing 3.5 hours later which ended up being 1hr delayed... The flight was good when we finally ended up flying.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

Really liked the plane and business class seat. Food was ok but could be better. Service was very good.

Better connections, much better cabin crew, much cleaner cabin that Qantas, American and probably other carriers.

Better connections, much better cabin crews, much cleaner aircraft than Qantas, American and probably others.

Fiji left without me because American Airlines was too stupid to get to LAX on time. Fiji should have offered a standby on another flight but they told me tough luck. I will never fly with this company again.

The A350 aircraft business class experience was very good. Comfortable and well appointed pod, and supplemental bed pad available for sleeping. Food was very good.

Business class seats and amenities were excellent, crew very attentive. Slept well. Food good, lounge experience nice. Would fly them again. A350 aircraft excellent, very quiet.

The flight attendants were extremely friendly and helpful. Everything ran on time. I highly recommend Fiji Airways.

The experience was lovely in every respect. The crews were delightful.

The international flight from Sydney to Dallas had great food. I have travelled a lot over the years and this has been the most memorable in my experience so far.

flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.) Lounge was crowded

flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.)

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

Boarding was terrible - the ground staff member Fredeya at lax was more military than customer service, have never encountered a customer service representative as rude as her. Apart from that all other staff were wonderful and the flight was good.

The flight met my expectations. It left and landed on time

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

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