Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 13 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
San Francisco is 18 hours behind Sydney and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
You can choose from 34 weekly Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 10:20 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. Qantas operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
Leave enough time to catch your SYD to SFO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Qantas is your gateway to exploring San Francisco (and perhaps some other exciting parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Qantas on this route.
With 73.61% of its services landing on schedule, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SYD to SFO flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SYD and SFO include:
Hong Kong International Airport
Brisbane Airport
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Rs97,382 is the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs227,687. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from SYD to SFO, book your journey nine months before your departure.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SYD to SFO.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, 69.62% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near SYD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 22ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SYD to SFO around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are highlights.
