2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to Sydney.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Qantas | SFO San Francisco International Airport | SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport |
| United Airlines | SFO San Francisco International Airport | SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
6 miles (9 km) from the city centre. 42.5 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Sydney Trains T8 Airport & South Line from the International or Domestic Airport station to Central | about 13m | about A$21-22 to Central including the airport station access fee, by Opal or contactless card |
US citizens need a valid passport and an approved Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or visa to enter Australia for tourism.
Sydney is 19 hours ahead of San Francisco in January and 17 hours ahead of it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently. Sydney uses the Australian dollar (AUD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, Qantas and United Airlines fly this route nonstop.
About 7,424 miles (11,948 km), measured between the city centres.
Sydney is 19 hours ahead of San Francisco in January and 17 hours ahead of it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently.
US citizens need a valid passport and an approved Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or visa to enter Australia for tourism.
Sydney Trains T8 Airport & South Line from the International or Domestic Airport station to Central, about 13 minutes, about A$21-22 to Central including the airport station access fee, by Opal or contactless card.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.