San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD) starts at 37,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 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.
How many miles SFO to SYD 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 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 40,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 40,000 | $109–253.50 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 40,000 | $44.60–307.85 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas | 42,500 | $25.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 42,500 | $55.60–305.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 42,500 | $5.60–175.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 45,000 | $71.61–80.61 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas | 45,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qantas | 48,200 | $44.60–307.85 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 51,500 | $25.60–205.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Qantas | 54,000 | $5.60–505.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 5 more programs, 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 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
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
How many miles does SFO to SYD 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: American AAdvantage (40,000), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (40,000) and Finnair Plus (40,000). 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 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.
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.