Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
An economy award from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 37,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $89.79. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO): 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 27 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nadi, Honolulu and Brisbane and more.
How many miles SYD to SFO 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 | $89.79–119.79 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 40,000 | $89.79–108.59 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 40,000 | $193.19–351.99 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 40,000 | $128.79–410.84 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas | 42,500 | $109.79–128.59 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 42,500 | $139.79–408.59 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 42,500 | $89.79–278.59 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 45,000 | $141.19–171.19 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas | 45,000 | $89.79–108.59 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qantas | 48,200 | $128.79–410.84 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 51,500 | $109.79–308.59 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Qantas | 54,000 | $89.79–608.59 |
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 SYD to SFO
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SYD to SFO 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
SYD to SFO with one stop
27 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)Jetstar, Qantas and 2 more, then United Airlines+1
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way
+1+3 - Via Auckland (AKL)Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Papeete (PPT)Air Tahiti Nui, then French Bee and United Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Qantas, then Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more
+1 - Via Christchurch (CHC)Emirates, Jetstar and 2 more, then United Airlines
+1 - Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then United Airlines
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Adelaide (ADL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then United Airlines
- Via Tokyo (HND)ANA and JAL the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)Qantas, then American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
- Via Sapporo (CTS)Qantas, then United Airlines
- Via Osaka (KIX)Jetstar, then United Airlines
SYD to SFO: common questions
How many miles does SYD to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 37,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $89.79. 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 SYD to SFO?
Qantas (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Sydney from San Francisco by plane?
Sydney (SYD) and San Francisco (SFO) 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 SYD to SFO 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 Sydney and San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Nadi (NAN), Honolulu (HNL), Brisbane (BNE), Los Angeles (LAX) and Auckland (AKL). On 17 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.