San Francisco (SFO) to Adelaide (ADL) flights

An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Adelaide (ADL) starts at 37,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Adelaide (ADL): United Airlines. The two airports are 8,075 miles (12,995 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Brisbane, Nadi and Sydney and more.
How many miles SFO to ADL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 37,500 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 50,000 | $71.61β76.11 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 54,000 | $5.60β355.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 60,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 69,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 80,000 | $50.40 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 90,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 100,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SFO to ADL
- United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book SFO to ADL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- 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
SFO to ADL with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Brisbane (BNE)United Airlines, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more




- Via Nadi (NAN)Fiji Airways the whole way


- Via Sydney (SYD)Qantas the whole way





- Via Melbourne (MEL)United Airlines, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more




- Via Auckland (AKL)Air New Zealand the whole way





- Via Christchurch (CHC)United Airlines, then Air New Zealand


- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way



- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way



- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way


- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way



- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way


- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way


SFO to ADL: common questions
How many miles does SFO to ADL cost?
In economy it starts at 37,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (50,000), Emirates Skywards (54,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (60,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to ADL?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Adelaide (ADL).
How far is San Francisco from Adelaide by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Adelaide (ADL) are 8,075 miles (12,995 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 ADL award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Francisco and Adelaide?
The most direct connections are through Brisbane (BNE), Nadi (NAN), Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) and Auckland (AKL). On 9 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.




