San Francisco to Sydney (Mascot) (SFO–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–SYD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 7,426 miles in approximately 14h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: LX | 7 | 789 | 14h29 | Star Alliance | LX | |
| QF Qantas | 3 | 789 | 14h55 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→SYD | SJC→SYD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | – |
| Flight time | 14h 29m | 14h 13m |
| Departure OTP | 52% | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · SYD: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 11:00 AM (next day) in Sydney (Mascot).
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.
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.
Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.
The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.
SFO–SYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to SYD
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and United Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SFO to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to SYD ranges from 14 hours 29 minutes to 14 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,426 miles (11,950 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).