Adelaide to San Francisco (ADL–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8,077 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNE Brisbane 16h 15m 6EACCI AVLXUA Brisbane (BNE) to San Francisco flights
MEL Melbourne 16h 45m 6EAIAS LXUAVA Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 16h 50m 6EACAF AVLXQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to San Francisco flights
AKL Auckland 17h 15m NZQRSQ LXNZUA Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco flights
NAN Nadi 17h 50m FJ FJQF Nadi (NAN) to San Francisco flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 26h 40m CZ CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to San Francisco flights
SIN Singapore 28h 1m AIETLX SQUA Singapore (SIN) to San Francisco flights
DXB Dubai 32h 30m EK EK Dubai (DXB) to San Francisco flights
CHC Christchurch ~18h 45m Christchurch (CHC) to San Francisco flights
HKG Hong Kong ~22h 45m CXMHUA Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Adelaide to San Francisco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 8,077 mi 14h 50m nonstop -16.5h behind

ADL–SFO had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 8,077 miles in 14h 50m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ADL–SFO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: LX 0 Star Alliance LX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ADL to SFO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
338
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ADL → SFO
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
61%
Return
SFO → ADL
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-16.5h
San Francisco is 16.5 hours behind Adelaide.
ADL: ACST · SFO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Adelaide, it's 1.5:00 AM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
8,077 mi / 12,997 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 50m gate to gate.
Getting from SFO

BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.

San Francisco Climate

Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.

Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.

ADL–SFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Adelaide to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance8,077 mi / 12,997 km
Flight time14h 50m
Time difference-16.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ADL
IATA / ICAOADL / YPAD
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
Destination: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADL to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from Adelaide International Airport to San Francisco International Airport take about 14h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 8,077 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ADL to SFO: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 14h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney Kingsford Smith.
San Francisco is 16.5 hours behind Adelaide.
Yes, return flights from SFO to ADL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADL to SFO

Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ADL to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADL to SFO is about 14 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 8,077 miles (12,997 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.