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13:15 - 13:25SYD-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
23:35 - 11:45SFO-SYD
19h 10m1 stop
$1,084Fiji Airways
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Thu, 4 Jul - Wed, 24 Jul
13:45 - 13:25SYD-SFO
16h 40m1 stop
23:35 - 12:15SFO-SYD
19h 40m1 stop
$1,091Fiji Airways
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Sat, 6 Jul - Thu, 29 Aug
11:50 - 12:50SYD-SFO
18h 00m1 stop
22:00 - 10:35SFO-SYD
19h 35m1 stop
$1,173Air New Zealand
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Sun, 28 Jul - Mon, 12 Aug
10:20 - 06:50SYD-SFO
13h 30mdirect
16:10 - 06:55SFO-SYD
21h 45m1 stop
$1,185United Airlines
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Tue, 25 Jun - Tue, 9 Jul
10:20 - 06:50SYD-SFO
13h 30mdirect
16:50 - 06:55SFO-SYD
21h 05m1 stop
$1,193United Airlines
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Mon, 15 Jul - Tue, 6 Aug
21:40 - 22:10SYD-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
08:55 - 19:45SFO-SYD
41h 50m2 stops
$1,355Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 21 May - Thu, 30 May
21:40 - 20:20SYD-SFO
39h 40m2 stops
08:55 - 19:45SFO-SYD
41h 50m2 stops
$1,377Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 21 May - Thu, 30 May
11:50 - 12:50SYD-SFO
18h 00m1 stop
06:00 - 08:45SFO-SYD
33h 45m2 stops
$1,441Air New Zealand
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Thu, 6 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
10:30 - 20:50SYD-SFO
27h 20m1 stop
23:50 - 08:45SFO-SYD
39h 55m1 stop
$1,976Philippine Airlines
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Sat, 15 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
10:30 - 20:50SYD-SFO
27h 20m1 stop
23:50 - 08:45SFO-SYD
39h 55m1 stop
$2,015Philippine Airlines
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Mon, 12 Aug - Mon, 19 Aug
06:15 - 13:25SYD-SFO
24h 10m1 stop
$686Fiji Airways
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Tue, 23 Jul
16:20 - 22:10SYD-SFO
22h 50m1 stop
Thu, 25 Jul
13:15 - 13:25SYD-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
$698Fiji Airways
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Tue, 18 Jun
07:10 - 23:34SYD-SFO
33h 24m3 stops
$1,154Qantas Airways
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Fri, 14 Jun
21:30 - 17:50SYD-SFO
13h 20mdirect
$1,525Qantas Airways
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Tue, 23 Jul
10:20 - 06:50SYD-SFO
13h 30mdirect
$1,622United Airlines
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Mon, 22 Jul
08:45 - 17:41SYD-SFO
25h 56m2 stops
$1,642Air New Zealand
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Sat, 27 Jul
10:20 - 06:50SYD-SFO
13h 30mdirect
$1,712Virgin Australia
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Wed, 5 Jun
10:20 - 06:50SYD-SFO
13h 30mdirect
$1,721United Airlines
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Sat, 27 Jul
10:20 - 06:50SYD-SFO
13h 30mdirect
$1,775Virgin Australia
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Mon, 1 Jul
13:15 - 13:25SYD-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
23:35 - 11:45SFO-SYD
19h 10m1 stop
$955Fiji Airways
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 18 Jun
09:30 - 15:10SYD-SFO
22h 40m1 stop
23:30 - 07:30SFO-SYD
39h 00m1 stop
$1,331Asiana Airlines
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Fri, 17 May - Wed, 22 May
21:40 - 22:10SYD-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
08:55 - 19:45SFO-SYD
41h 50m2 stops
$1,355Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 21 May - Thu, 30 May
21:40 - 20:20SYD-SFO
39h 40m2 stops
08:55 - 19:45SFO-SYD
41h 50m2 stops
$1,377Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 21 May - Thu, 30 May
21:30 - 17:50SYD-SFO
13h 20mdirect
22:15 - 06:05SFO-SYD
14h 50mdirect
$2,600Qantas Airways
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Tue, 21 May - Thu, 30 May
10:20 - 06:50SYD-SFO
13h 30mdirect
07:30 - 06:55SFO-SYD
30h 25m1 stop
$2,619United Airlines
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
09:30 - 07:41SYD-SFO
39h 11m1 stop
22:50 - 07:00SFO-SYD
15h 10mdirect
$2,675United Airlines
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Fri, 17 May - Wed, 22 May
21:30 - 17:50SYD-SFO
13h 20mdirect
22:15 - 06:05SFO-SYD
14h 50mdirect
$2,910Qantas Airways
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
10:20 - 06:50SYD-SFO
13h 30mdirect
23:00 - 07:00SFO-SYD
15h 00mdirect
$2,988Virgin Australia
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Mon, 20 May - Mon, 27 May
10:20 - 06:50SYD-SFO
13h 30mdirect
23:00 - 07:00SFO-SYD
15h 00mdirect
$3,004Virgin Australia
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Mon, 20 May - Tue, 18 Jun
10:20 - 06:50SYD-SFO
13h 30mdirect
23:00 - 07:00SFO-SYD
15h 00mdirect
$1,185United Airlines
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Mon, 15 Jul - Tue, 6 Aug
10:20 - 06:50SYD-SFO
13h 30mdirect
23:00 - 07:00SFO-SYD
15h 00mdirect
$1,194United Airlines
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Wed, 19 Jun - Tue, 2 Jul
10:20 - 06:50SYD-SFO
13h 30mdirect
23:00 - 07:00SFO-SYD
15h 00mdirect
$1,280Lufthansa
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Sun, 26 May - Tue, 28 May
10:20 - 06:50SYD-SFO
13h 30mdirect
23:00 - 07:00SFO-SYD
15h 00mdirect
$2,327Virgin Australia
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Fri, 31 May - Thu, 18 Jul
21:30 - 17:50SYD-SFO
13h 20mdirect
22:15 - 06:05SFO-SYD
14h 50mdirect
$2,558Qantas Airways
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Tue, 13 Aug - Tue, 3 Sep
10:20 - 06:50SYD-SFO
13h 30mdirect
23:00 - 07:00SFO-SYD
15h 00mdirect
$2,559Lufthansa
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Thu, 11 Jul - Tue, 23 Jul
21:30 - 17:50SYD-SFO
13h 20mdirect
22:15 - 06:05SFO-SYD
14h 50mdirect
$2,600Qantas Airways
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Tue, 21 May - Thu, 30 May
10:20 - 06:50SYD-SFO
13h 30mdirect
23:00 - 07:00SFO-SYD
15h 00mdirect
$2,778Virgin Australia
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Sun, 7 Jul - Sat, 27 Jul
21:30 - 17:50SYD-SFO
13h 20mdirect
22:15 - 06:05SFO-SYD
14h 50mdirect
$3,043American Airlines
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
21:30 - 17:50SYD-SFO
13h 20mdirect
22:15 - 06:05SFO-SYD
14h 50mdirect
$3,101American Airlines
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Tue, 25 Jun - Thu, 11 Jul

Flights from Sydney to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to San Francisco 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 Sydney to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Sydney to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Sydney, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sydney to San Francisco, 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 Sydney to San Francisco is March, where tickets cost $1,334 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $2,160 and $1,883 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sydney to San Francisco, 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 Sydney to San Francisco, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 90 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Fiji Airways offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $686. KAYAK users also found Sydney to San Francisco return flights on Fiji Airways from $1,084 and on Air New Zealand from $1,173.

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Sydney to San Francisco.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Sydney to San Francisco. They are Qantas Airways and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $1,169. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

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

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Sydney and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 13h 25m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 20 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

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

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 Sydney to San Francisco take?

Direct flights cover the 19,217 km separating Sydney and San Francisco in about 13h 20m.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 10:20 and will be landing in San Francisco at 06:50.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sydney to San Francisco jets off at 21:30 and lands at 17:50.

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Low season

February

High season

December

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$686
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Sydney to San Francisco

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

  • What shopping options are there at Sydney Airport?

    Whether you like to wander the stores to pass time before your flight or need to pick up some last-minute additions for your trip, there are many shopping possibilities at Sydney Airport. International Terminal 1 has three duty-free stores, as well as numerous other retailers offering fragrances, jewellery, clothing, handbags and more.

  • Are there airport hotels at Sydney Airport?

    Sydney Airport’s International Terminal 1 closes at 23:00 each night and opens again at 03:00. If you need to stay near the airport the night before your flight (due to an early departure or connection from another part of Australia), Rydges Sydney Airport is an airport hotel located around a 4min walk from the terminal. Rooms are air conditioned and come with runway views.

  • What lounges are available in the international terminal of Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    For passengers with access to airline lounges, the following are available in Terminal 1: Singapore Airlines Silverkris Lounge, Air New Zealand Lounge, Emirates Airlines Lounge, The Qantas Club Lounge and American Express Lounge. If you are not eligible for an airline lounge, the pay-per-use Plaza Premium Lounge allows paid entry, starting at about A$ 42.

  • How do I get to the city centre from San Francisco Airport?

    San Francisco Airport is well-connected with the city via public transport, so you can use the BART Rapid Rail from BART Station in the international terminal or 24-hour SamTrans Public Buses that operate different routes and stop at each terminal. The trip to the city centre should take you approximately 30 minutes. It is also a good idea to book a hotel that offers an airport shuttle service, as it will provide you with a transfer directly to your hotel.

  • Does San Francisco Airport have services for people travelling with pets?

    Yes, there are well-equipped animal relief areas with drinking spots for pets set up in all terminals of San Francisco Airport and they are open 24 hours, so people who are travelling with their pets can rest assured that the airport is prepared for furry travellers.

  • Is there an onsite airport hotel at San Francisco Airport?

    The airport is in the process of building an onsite airport hotel, but until then, it offers Nap Rooms that can be rented by the hour, which is a great solution for travellers who are between flights. There are also hotels located close to the airport, for example Aloft San Francisco Airport and The Westin San Francisco Airport, which you can reach in a matter of minutes via the hotels' airport shuttles.

  • Are there showers available at the San Francisco Airport?

    Travellers who would like to refresh after their long flights from Sydney to San Francisco have shower facilities open 24 hours at the San Francisco Airport. Apart from a 30-minute shower, you can rent a towel, cosmetics and a hairdryer. It is also possible to drop in for a manicure and pedicure or a massage at XpresSpa to relax after the flight.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to San Francisco was $458 for a one-way ticket and $724 for a return.

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

    On your way to San Francisco, you’ll fly out from Sydney Kingsford Smith. You’ll be landing at San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to San Francisco, ANA or Asiana Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to San Francisco are ANA and Asiana Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,594 and an overall rating of 8.4, ANA is the most popular choice. Asiana Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,512 and an overall rating of 8.3.

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

    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 Sydney to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Sydney 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 Sydney to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

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

    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 San Francisco from Sydney 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 Sydney to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,471 or less one-way and $1,947 or less round-trip.
  • To exchange Australian dollars for American dollars or for other foreign exchange requirements, you can make use of the currency exchange facilities in the Terminal 1 international departures area of Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
  • If you forgot to bring reading material for your flight, there are book stores and newsagents in International Terminal 1 of Sydney Airport. These are in the vicinity of check-in counters H and J, before you go through security. After security, you’ll find them in the vicinity of gates 10 and 39.
  • If you are travelling on business, there is a business centre in the terminal main hall of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). It has facilities for fax/copying, mobile phone rentals and internet access.
  • Want to keep your energetic kids occupied and amused before the flight from Sydney to San Francisco? Take them to children’s play areas at Sydney Kingsford Airport where they can play games, colour books, watch films and climb.
  • Those who book their tickets with United Airlines can upgrade to the United Premium Plus option in order to have more space, adjustable seats, a wide selection of movies and handy power outlets during their long flight from Sydney to San Francisco.
  • People who plan to enjoy a meal before their flight from Sydney to San Francisco have a number of eating spots to choose from at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. Among them are MoVida, serving Spanish tapas, Bar Roma with Italian dishes, Mad Mex, offering Mexican tortillas, and Beqaa, which specialises in Lebanese cuisine.
  • If you are connecting to another flight at San Francisco Airport and have some time to kill, you have a few interesting options at the airport to help pass the time. For example, you can visit the Aviation Museum & Library located in the main hall of the international terminal or check out the SFO Museum Exhibits. For those who would like to get engrossed in a book there is a quiet Christian Science Reading Room, or if you need to stretch a little, you can visit the yoga room.
  • For those who would like to do some work and use their laptops while at the San Francisco Airport, there are workstations equipped with electrical plugs ready for use.
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Flights from Sydney to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Sydney to San Francisco 
DonnaFlew with Qantas AirwaysDec 2023
We got off a cruise so were at the airport over 7hrs before our flight. We paid for the day pass at the Premium Club. Totally worth it! It was quiet and offered food, drinks, showers and when they closed, we were able to go to the downstairs lounge which opened at 6:30. This lounge was much larger and had a bigger selection of food and beverages. Would definitely go there again.
Verified travelerFlew with Air New ZealandJan 2024
Fly air New Zealand. So pleasant and lovely experience

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Top 5 airlines serving from Sydney to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco. 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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8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 626 reviews
8.1Comfort
7.9Entertainment
7.6Food
8.8Crew
8.4Boarding
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Can you please process refund. Mum died and dad went to Pakistan to bury her after cancelling flight.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024AKL - YVR
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Can you please process refund. Mum died and dad went to Pakistan to bury her after cancelling flight.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Couldn’t request a vegan meal somehow but I noticed other people getting them

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

Good food and entertainment options. Great Staff that were all welcoming and caregiving.

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.

Carring crew, nice ambiance of the cabin, comfortable beds, good food well served. We liked everything.

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.

So here's the rub - my flight was booked through Chatdeal even though I bought it under the Kayak umbrella. All the return flights were theoretically through Air New Zealand, however except for the initial leg from New Zealand, they were all partnered flights. So when I arrived at the airport in New Zealand they could only issue me my ticket to Fiji. Once in Fiji I had to do some serious leg work and finagling to get my ticket to Los Angeles through Fiji Air. This included a monitored covid RAT that I wasn't aware I needed to do. So I gave the score I did because of the complexity and annoyance created in the process of getting a boarding pass for my Nadi-LA flight.

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.

This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

BA Airbus A380 BC upstairs had 2 3 2 layout. The seat was comfy but access for those in middle or window seats had to climb over others fest to get to ailse when seats in bed mode. The layout was not nearly as private as other layouts. The staff was amazing as well as the food. Most airline food is average but this was restaurant quality.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Qantas are unable to service and unfit for purpose, they cannot transport Australians on time to overseas destinations. On top of the inflated ticketing, the Sydney flight to Santiago was impacted because the plane was delayed arriving and then further bungling by Qantas admitting the ground new ground crew in charge of cleaning were not trained. The impact on passengers with connecting flights was tremendous and long ques of frustrated passengers waiting for rescheduling. **Qantas has become the Australian Spirit of disappointment**

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

The service and smooth landing. Food was delicious and the staff was friendly. We arrived earlier than scheduled.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

Don’t like last minute airline change. Not able to choose seat earlier.

Enjoyed the new possibilities of in flight entertainment. Been awhile since I've flown, and that was a nice surprise. Being able to pick from such a variety was personalized and welcomed.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

My bag was lost with my medicine and I am very inconvenienced. I don’t know what happened, however I want you to do a better job on getting people’s bag back

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

Our seat tv didn’t work All the rest was perfect

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

Meals were adequate but could be better. Lots of movies, podcasts, tv shows. We really enjoyed using our personal headsets highly recommended. 15 hrs flight great to travel at night.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

the plane was old. the wifi didn’t work. the entertainment was boring and dated. the charging ports were impossible to find. i was mostly ignored by flight attendants that had no problem speaking to the man beside me. i got two drinks the entire time i was on the plane.

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