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

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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 17h 56m QFUA 6EACAI Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Adelaide flights
MEL Melbourne 17h 58m UA 6EAIAS Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide flights
BNE Brisbane 18h 10m UA 6EACCI Brisbane (BNE) to Adelaide flights
NAN Nadi 19h 40m FJ FJ Nadi (NAN) to Adelaide flights
AKL Auckland 20h 44m NZUA CANZSQ Auckland (AKL) to Adelaide flights
SIN Singapore 25h SQUA AILXSK Singapore (SIN) to Adelaide flights
DOH Doha 30h 35m MHQRWB QRWB Doha (DOH) to Adelaide flights
DXB Dubai 34h 30m EK EK Dubai (DXB) to Adelaide flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 39h 50m CZ CZQF Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Adelaide flights
CHC Christchurch ~20h 15m Christchurch (CHC) to Adelaide flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Adelaide
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 8,077 mi 15h 55m nonstop +16.5h ahead

SFO–ADL had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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 15h 55m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SFO–ADL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 70% Star Alliance
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 SFO to ADL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~17h
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → ADL
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
ADL → SFO
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
57%
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
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 gate to gate.
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.

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.

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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ADL
IATA / ICAOADL / YPAD
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to ADL flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Adelaide International Airport take about 15h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 8,077 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SFO to ADL: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 15h 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sydney Kingsford Smith, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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.

SFO to ADL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to ADL is about 15 hours 55 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith, Melbourne and Brisbane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.