San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD): Qantas and United Airlines. The two airports are 7,424 miles (11,947 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 26 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nadi, Honolulu and Brisbane and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SFO to SYD
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SFO to SYD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Qantas, United Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
What SFO to SYD costs in miles
One way, from the Award Flight Pricer's charts (November 2026). Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Business | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantage | 40,000 | 80,000 | $6 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 40,000 | 89,000 | $109–254 |
| Finnair Plus | 40,000 | 95,000 | $45–308 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | from 42,500 | from 85,000 | $26 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 42,500 | 85,000 | $6–176 |
| Iberia Club | 42,500 | 85,000 | $56–306 |
SFO to SYD with one stop
26 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nadi (NAN)Fiji Airways the whole way
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- Via Honolulu (HNL)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Brisbane (BNE)United Airlines, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way
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+1 - Via Auckland (AKL)Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Papeete (PPT)French Bee and United Airlines, then Air Tahiti Nui
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more, then Qantas
+1 - Via Christchurch (CHC)United Airlines, then Emirates, Jetstar and 2 more
+1 - Via Melbourne (MEL)United Airlines, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Adelaide (ADL)United Airlines, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
- Via Tokyo (HND)JAL and ANA the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more, then Qantas
- Via Sapporo (CTS)United Airlines, then Qantas
- Via Osaka (KIX)United Airlines, then Jetstar
SFO to SYD: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to SYD?
Qantas (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD).
How far is San Francisco from Sydney by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Sydney (SYD) are 7,424 miles (11,947 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SFO to SYD award flights?
23 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 15 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does SFO to SYD cost?
In the Award Flight Pricer it starts at 40,000 miles in economy with American AAdvantage and 80,000 in business with American AAdvantage, one way, plus taxes and fees. Prices change with season and availability, so search the dates you want before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Francisco and Sydney?
The most direct connections are through Nadi (NAN), Honolulu (HNL), Brisbane (BNE), Los Angeles (LAX) and Auckland (AKL). On 16 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Fiji Airways through Nadi.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.