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Flight deals from Adelaide to San Francisco International

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San Francisco.$1,299 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Thu, 14 Aug.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Adelaide on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,299, select.
San Francisco.$1,393 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Nov, returning Sun, 18 Jan.Return flight with Qantas and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Adelaide on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 18 Jan, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,393, select.
San Francisco.$1,393 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with Qantas and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Adelaide on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,393, select.
San Francisco.$1,396 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep, returning Sun, 14 Sep.Return flight with Qantas and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Adelaide on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,396, select.
San Francisco.$1,453 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar and Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Adelaide on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,453, select.
San Francisco.$1,463 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Jan, returning Sat, 31 Jan.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Adelaide on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,463, select.
San Francisco.$1,477 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 31 Oct.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Adelaide on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,477, select.
San Francisco.$1,488 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Aug, returning Mon, 18 Aug.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Adelaide on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,488, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco International Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Adelaide Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Jun
from $2,118
Jul
from $1,895
Aug
from $1,488
Sep
from $1,396
Oct
from $1,477
Nov
from $1,493
Dec
from $1,927
Jan
from $1,463
Feb
from $1,524
Mar
from $1,393
Apr
from $1,615
May
from $1,611
Cheapest month:March
Most expensive month:June

Direct flights from Adelaide to San Francisco International

Adelaide to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Adelaide to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

Adelaide to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,299
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time14 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from Adelaide to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Adelaide to San Francisco International is $1,299. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
14 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Adelaide to San Francisco International.
United and Virgin Australia fly direct from Adelaide to San Francisco International.
As of June 2025, there are 6 flights per week flying from Adelaide to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to San Francisco International is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Thursday, 31 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Fiji Airways and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • San Francisco is 17 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide and observes the UTC-7 timezone.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your ADL to SFO flight.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ADL and SFO:

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

    • Brisbane Airport

    • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • $701 is the lowest price for a one-way Adelaide Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,299. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ADL to SFO if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.

  • Picking up cheap flights from ADL to SFO is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)

  • Of all flights leaving Adelaide Airport, 75.6% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • To reach Adelaide Airport from central Adelaide, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to ADL? If you're boarding an early flight from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

  • It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to San Francisco in February.

  • When booking your flight from Adelaide Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ADL to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

  • Fresno is another standout destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.

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