Statistics on Sydney-San Francisco flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to San Francisco (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to San Francisco from Sydney airport is $ 1532 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1336 (in march) and $ 1902 (in january), which is a saving of $ 196 or a surplus of $ 371 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1659 to $1713 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to San Francisco before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-San Francisco plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 64458 airfare prices from previous years for flights to San Francisco from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1336, saving $ 196 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1532). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1902).
Flight Sydney-San Francisco: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1518 | $ 1902 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1042 | $ 1348 | good price |
| March | $ 1073 | $ 1336 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1286 | $ 1546 | fair price |
| May | $ 1094 | $ 1350 | good price |
| June | $ 1236 | $ 1455 | good price |
| July | $ 1487 | $ 1764 | fair price |
| August | $ 1218 | $ 1445 | good price |
| September | $ 1241 | $ 1491 | fair price |
| October | $ 1153 | $ 1407 | good price |
| November | $ 1185 | $ 1425 | good price |
| December | $ 1719 | $ 1901 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Sydney to San Francisco
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to San Francisco range from $749 to $2195. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $750 to $803), 1% at the maximum price (from $2141 to $2195). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1659 to $1713 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->San Francisco flight
There are 12 companies that serve Sydney from San Francisco airport: Virgin Australia, United, Qantas, Asiana Airlines, Fiji Airways, Air Canada, Philippine Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar, China Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific.
Data analysis:
Of the 64458 flights analyzed in previous years, Virgin Australia was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (29% of the time) on the Sydney->San Francisco route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Sydney-San Francisco flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 498 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-San Francisco flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $59. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $74.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from San Francisco to Sydney departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $78. Conversely, departing from San Francisco on a friday may cost you an additional $58.
Top prices Sydney-San Francisco
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → San Francisco | 13-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 759 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Sydney → San Francisco | 16-07 to 27-07-2024 | $ 751 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Sydney → San Francisco | 17-07 to 31-07-2024 | $ 751 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Sydney → San Francisco | 20-08 to 31-08-2024 | $ 622 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Sydney → San Francisco | 25-08 to 30-08-2024 | $ 761 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Sydney → San Francisco | 05-09 to 21-09-2024 | $ 660 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Sydney → San Francisco | 08-10 to 22-10-2024 | $ 631 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Sydney → San Francisco | 12-10 to 19-10-2024 | $ 620 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Sydney → San Francisco | 08-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 634 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Sydney → San Francisco | 01-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 697 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
When to book your flight Sydney - San Francisco to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Sydney-San Francisco flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to San Francisco, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1430 $, which is a saving of 102 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (239 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to San Francisco flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1530 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1787), 11 to 12 months ($ 1765) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1050 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1140), 3 to 4 months ($ 1303) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1094 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1118), 4 to 5 months ($ 1293) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1245 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1288), 5 to 6 months ($ 1537), 11 to 12 months ($ 1307) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1116 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1151), 6 to 7 months ($ 1337), 11 to 12 months ($ 1292) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1262 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1443), 4 to 5 months ($ 1430), 6 to 7 months ($ 1351), 8 to 9 months ($ 1445), 9 to 10 months ($ 1419), 11 to 12 months ($ 1332) |
| July | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1506 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1744), 6 to 7 months ($ 1618), 7 to 8 months ($ 1636), 8 to 9 months ($ 1654), 9 to 10 months ($ 1671) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1230 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1443), 6 to 7 months ($ 1272), 8 to 9 months ($ 1293) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1244 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1442), 5 to 6 months ($ 1487), 7 to 8 months ($ 1410), 9 to 10 months ($ 1383), 11 to 12 months ($ 1327) |
| October | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1203 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1384), 7 to 8 months ($ 1407), 8 to 9 months ($ 1289), 9 to 10 months ($ 1243) |
| November | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1283 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1379), 4 to 5 months ($ 1361), 6 to 7 months ($ 1369), 7 to 8 months ($ 1425), 8 to 9 months ($ 1379), 11 to 12 months ($ 1343) |
| December | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1701 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1887), 6 to 7 months ($ 1757), 8 to 9 months ($ 1868), 9 to 10 months ($ 1854) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->San Francisco are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $27. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $20 more.
Sydney to San Francisco: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1736 $761 to $2073 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1372 $759 to $2024 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1732 $751 to $1975 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1133 $622 to $1852 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1374 $620 to $2137 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1348 $619 to $1975 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1172 $621 to $1974 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1976 $1232 to $2289 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1885 $661 to $2653 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1121 $621 to $1861 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1154 $637 to $1862 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september, october, november, february and march are cheaper to travel to San Francisco. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!