San Francisco to Sydney business class flights
Compare business class from San Francisco to Sydney on 2 nonstop airlines and the one-stop routings, and get personal fare options from a real agent.
Estimated round trip from $2,841 per person An estimate for this route, any airline or routing, not an airline quote. Your agent confirms the fare for your dates.
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Estimated round trip per person in business class from San Francisco to Sydney, the same on every airline. *An estimate, not an airline quote; your agent confirms the fare for your dates.
- Qantas from $2,841 Request this fare
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- Air New Zealand from $2,841 Request this fare
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San Francisco to Sydney: what it costs
Estimated round trip per person in business class, November 2026. Estimates, not airline quotes; your agent confirms the fare for your dates.
- About this long nonstop, SFO to SYD
- 14h 36m
| Departure city | Round trip from | Flying time |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (this route) | $2,841* | About 14h 36m, nonstop |
| Chicago | $2,777* | About 18h |
| Washington | $2,789* | About 18h 58m |
| Boston | $2,801* | About 19h 38m |
| Miami | $2,818* | About 18h 12m |
| Los Angeles | $2,822* | About 14h 43m, nonstop |
| New York | $2,851* | About 19h 21m |
A connection adds to the flying time.
About San Francisco to Sydney
San Francisco to Sydney is about 14.5 to 15 hours outbound and around 13.5 hours returning. United and Qantas fly nonstop from SFO to Sydney, and United's SFO hub connects many US cities to the flight on one ticket. Flights leave late in the evening and land in Sydney early in the morning, two calendar days later because of the International Date Line. The return lands in San Francisco on the same calendar day it leaves Sydney.
Booking tips
- Most flights land in Sydney early in the morning, often before hotel check-in; plan a light first day or book an early check-in.
- Book Melbourne or Brisbane connections on the same ticket; both are short flights from Sydney.
- March to May and September to November are quieter than the December to February summer peak.
What moves the fare
- December and January are peak months for Australia and New Zealand. Southern autumn and spring (March to May, September to November) usually price lower.
- Long-haul seats to Oceania are limited, so four to six months ahead is wise for peak dates. Los Angeles, San Francisco and Dallas have the nonstop options.
- Nonstop flights are usually the first to fill on popular dates, and a one-stop routing can price lower for the same days. Your agent compares both.
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Fares updated November 2026. Schedules vary by season.
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San Francisco to Sydney: questions
How much is business class from San Francisco to Sydney?
As of November 2026, business class from San Francisco to Sydney is estimated from $2,841 per person, round trip. That is an estimate for the route, not an airline quote: fares change daily with dates, airline and seat availability, and your agent confirms yours before you pay.
Is it safe to book business class to Sydney with BuyBusinessClass?
Yes. BuyBusinessClass is an IATA-accredited agency (14531683), holds TRUE code 99910753, is a BBB Accredited Business and is rated 4.8 on Trustpilot from 1,687 reviews. Your ticket is issued by the airline in your name, and you can check the booking on the airline's website before you fly.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sydney?
About 14.5 to 15 hours to Sydney and about 13.5 hours back nonstop.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to Sydney?
United and Qantas fly SFO to Sydney nonstop.
Do I need a visa to fly to Australia?
US citizens need an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), requested through the Australian government's ETA app before departure. Check the official site for current rules.
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