How to get from Adelaide to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Sydney: about 18h 30m including the connection. Other options: via Brisbane, Melbourne, Auckland and Hong Kong. Two tickets from $895.

Flights from Adelaide to San Francisco

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Sydney
18h 30m
two tickets, via Hong Kong
$895
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,075 mi (12,995 km)
fastest
Via Sydney
18h 30m
with the connection
Adelaide to Sydney flight 1h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Sydney to San Francisco flight 13h 35m
two ticketsfrom $1,160
Via Brisbane
18h 40m
with the connection
Adelaide to Brisbane flight 2h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Brisbane to San Francisco flight 13h 10m
Via Melbourne
18h 40m
with the connection
Adelaide to Melbourne flight 1h 20m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Avalon, Tullamarine. Departure to San Francisco: Tullamarine.
Melbourne to San Francisco flight 14h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,419
Via Auckland
New Zealand
19h 25m
with the connection
Adelaide to Auckland flight 4h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Auckland to San Francisco flight 12h 10m
two ticketsfrom $977
Via Hong Kong
Hong Kong
24h 15m
with the connection
Adelaide to Hong Kong flight 8h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Hong Kong to San Francisco flight 12h 30m
two ticketsfrom $895

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Adelaide to San Francisco?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Sydney.
What is the fastest way to fly from Adelaide to San Francisco?
Via Sydney: 1h 55m to the connection, 13h 35m after it, about 18h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Adelaide to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Hong Kong from $895. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Adelaide and San Francisco?
Sydney (18h 30m total), Brisbane (18h 40m total), Melbourne (18h 40m total), Auckland (19h 25m total) and Hong Kong (24h 15m total).
How far is San Francisco from Adelaide?
8,075 mi (12,995 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.