Sydney (Mascot) to San Francisco (SYD–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SYD–SFO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 7,426 miles in approximately 13h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, LX, VA | 8 | 789 | 13h30-13h52 | – | Star Alliance | AV, LX, VA |
| QF Qantas | 3 | 789 | 13h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 1:00 AM in San Francisco.
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
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.
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.
SYD–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to SFO
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Qantas. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SYD to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to SFO is about 13 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,426 miles (11,950 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brisbane, Daniel K. Inouye and Auckland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.