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This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Adelaide departing on 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Adelaide (SFO-ADL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Adelaide that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:35 pm - 11:35 amSFO-ADL
19h 30m1 stop
8:00 pm - 1:25 pmADL-SFO
33h 55m2 stops
Tue, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 23
11:35 pm - 12:35 pmSFO-ADL
19h 30m1 stop
10:00 am - 1:25 pmADL-SFO
20h 55m2 stops
$1,038
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Sat, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 26
10:15 pm - 1:15 pmSFO-ADL
22h 30m1 stop
11:00 am - 5:50 pmADL-SFO
23h 20m1 stop
$1,163Qantas Airways
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Thu, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 10
10:15 pm - 1:15 pmSFO-ADL
22h 30m1 stop
12:00 pm - 5:50 pmADL-SFO
22h 20m2 stops
$1,238Qantas Airways
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Thu, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 10
11:25 pm - 11:05 amSFO-ADL
19h 10m1 stop
6:05 am - 8:10 amADL-SFO
18h 35m1 stop
$1,265United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 23
5:46 pm - 3:05 pmSFO-ADL
28h 49m3 stops
7:05 am - 12:50 pmADL-SFO
22h 15m2 stops
$1,508Air New Zealand
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Thu, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 10
1:15 pm - 12:30 pmSFO-ADL
30h 45m3 stops
6:00 am - 12:50 pmADL-SFO
23h 20m2 stops
$1,524Air New Zealand
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Tue, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 23
11:05 pm - 1:55 pmSFO-ADL
21h 20m1 stop
7:40 am - 8:15 amADL-SFO
18h 05m1 stop
$1,558United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 26
1:45 am - 1:55 pmSFO-ADL
43h 40m2 stops
6:00 am - 4:30 pmADL-SFO
27h 00m2 stops
$1,594ANA
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Wed, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 10
1:45 am - 1:55 pmSFO-ADL
43h 40m2 stops
6:00 am - 4:55 pmADL-SFO
51h 25m2 stops
$1,954ANA
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Mon, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 23

Flights from San Francisco to Adelaide - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Adelaide clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Adelaide, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Adelaide, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Adelaide, 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 Adelaide is May, where tickets cost $995 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of tickets is $2,437 and $2,233 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Adelaide, 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 Adelaide, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 31 days before departure.

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Low season

April

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$949
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 34% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Adelaide

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Adelaide based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Adelaide

  • Where do flights from San Francisco to Adelaide stop?

    Qantas operates flights from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) that stop at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, while United Airlines and Qantas partner for flights that stop at Melbourne International Airport. There are also flights operated by Air Canada with two stops, one at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and one at Brisbane Airport.

  • How much luggage can I bring on Qantas flights to Adelaide?

    If you're flying economy from San Francisco to Adelaide, you can typically bring one 32 kg bag of checked luggage. If you opt for their Premium Economy class, you can bring two 32 kg bags. You must ensure that no single piece weighs more than 32 kg. You can also bring one main piece of cabin luggage and a small personal item on board.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Adelaide was $1,594 for a one-way ticket and $949 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Adelaide from San Francisco.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Adelaide, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Adelaide are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,447 and an overall rating of 8.1, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,555 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Adelaide.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Adelaide 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 Adelaide?

    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 Adelaide with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and ADL 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 Adelaide?

    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 Adelaide 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 Adelaide

  • When you arrive at your connecting airport in Australia, you may need to move from the international terminal to the domestic terminal. Some flights with a stopover at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) involve self-transfer, so you'll need to make sure you have plenty of time to move to the domestic terminal and check in again. At Sydney and Brisbane Airport (BNE), there are buses connecting the two terminals. At Melbourne Airport (MEL), the terminals are within walking distance of each other.
  • If you're flying on a route operated by two airlines, such as United and Qantas, double-check which airline's luggage rules apply to your flight. It's usually the airline operating the bulk of the trip, but it's always best to double-check.
  • Generally, on United Airlines flights to Australia, you'll get up to two checked bags included in your ticket. Each bag can weigh up to 23 kg. You can also bring one carry-on item and one personal item. Your checked bag must be 76 x 51 x 30 cm or smaller and your carry-on item needs to be 23 x 35 x 56 cm or smaller.

Top 4 airlines serving from San Francisco to Adelaide

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Adelaide. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Adelaide? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 608 reviews
8.7Crew
8.1Comfort
7.6Food
7.9Entertainment
8.4Boarding
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

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

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

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.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Adelaide found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/23Mon
3 stops
50h 00mSFO-ADL
$1,594
9/22Sun
3 stops
41h 20mSFO-ADL
$1,605
9/22Sun
2 stops
36h 15mSFO-ADL
$1,672
9/23Mon
2 stops
41h 30mSFO-ADL
$1,860
9/23Mon
1 stopSingapore Airlines
40h 50mSFO-ADL
$2,108

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Adelaide that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/4Tue
multi-stop
41h 50mSFO-ADL
8/28Wed
multi-stop
34h 45mADL-SFO
$2,535
6/4Tue
multi-stop
39h 15mSFO-ADL
8/28Wed
multi-stop
27h 35mADL-SFO
$2,698
6/4Tue
multi-stopChina Southern
43h 25mSFO-ADL
8/28Wed
multi-stopChina Southern
49h 45mADL-SFO
$3,928

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