Flights from San Francisco to Adelaide
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Brisbane
- 20h 10m
- two tickets, via Melbourne
- $1,205
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 8,075 mi (12,995 km)
fastest
Via Brisbane
Australia
20h 10m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,399
Via Melbourne
Australia
20h 15m
with the connection
San Francisco to Melbourne
flight 15h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Tullamarine. Departure to Adelaide: Avalon, Tullamarine.
Melbourne to Adelaide
flight 1h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,205
Via Sydney
Australia
20h 23m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,339
Via Auckland
New Zealand
20h 50m
with the connection
Via Hong Kong
Hong Kong
26h 30m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,554
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.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From San Francisco to cities closest to Adelaide
San Francisco to Melbourne
Melbourne: 406 mi (654 km) from Adelaide, flight 15h 55m
from $590
San Francisco to Sydney
Sydney: 722 mi (1,162 km) from Adelaide, flight 15h 13m
from $662
San Francisco to Brisbane
Brisbane: 994 mi (1,600 km) from Adelaide, flight 14h 20m
from $923
San Francisco to Auckland
Auckland: 2,016 mi (3,245 km) from Adelaide, flight 12h 55m
San Francisco to Nadi
Nadi: 2,659 mi (4,280 km) from Adelaide, flight 11h 35m
from $435
San Francisco to Singapore
Singapore: 3,367 mi (5,418 km) from Adelaide, flight 17h 25m
from $458
To Adelaide from cities closest to San Francisco
Shanghai to Adelaide
Shanghai: 6,139 mi (9,879 km) from San Francisco, flight 10h 20m
from $398
Auckland to Adelaide
Auckland: 6,529 mi (10,508 km) from San Francisco, flight 4h 55m
from $258
Guangzhou to Adelaide
Guangzhou: 6,892 mi (11,091 km) from San Francisco, flight 9h
from $279
Hong Kong to Adelaide
Hong Kong: 6,895 mi (11,096 km) from San Francisco, flight 8h 30m
from $413
Cairns to Adelaide
Cairns: 7,024 mi (11,304 km) from San Francisco, flight 3h 15m
from $132
Brisbane to Adelaide
Brisbane: 7,081 mi (11,395 km) from San Francisco, flight 2h 50m
from $107
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Adelaide?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Brisbane.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Adelaide?
Via Brisbane: 14h 20m to the connection, 2h 50m after it, about 20h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Adelaide with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Melbourne from $1,205. 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 San Francisco and Adelaide?
Brisbane (20h 10m total), Melbourne (20h 15m total), Sydney (20h 23m total), Auckland (20h 50m total) and Hong Kong (26h 30m total).
How far is Adelaide from San Francisco?
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.