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

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San Francisco to Adelaide
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 8,077 mi 15h 55m nonstop +16.5h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

SFO–ADL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 8,077 miles in approximately 15h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–ADL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 96% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to ADL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
339
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 10.5:00 AM (next day) in Adelaide.
Distance & Flight Time
8,077 mi / 12,997 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 15h 55m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) before boarding. Apply through the Australian ETA app (subclass 601). The ETA costs AUD 20, is valid for 12 months with multiple entries, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. Processing is usually instant. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–ADL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Adelaide route.
Route details
Distance8,077 mi / 12,997 km
Flight time15h 55m
Time difference+16.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ADL
Full nameAdelaide International Airport
IATA / ICAOADL / YPAD
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to ADL flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Adelaide International Airport take approximately 15h 55m. The route covers 8,077 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHC, AKL, NAN, BNE, SYD, HKG, MEL, SIN, DOH, DXB and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Adelaide is 16.5 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from ADL to SFO 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 SFO to ADL

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Adelaide International Airport (ADL) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.

SFO to ADL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to ADL ranges from 15 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 8,077 miles (12,997 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via CHC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.