Flights from San Francisco to Canberra
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Sydney
- 19h 8m
- two tickets, via Melbourne
- $1,217
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 7,576 mi (12,193 km)
fastest
Via Sydney
Australia
19h 8m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,348
Via Brisbane
Australia
19h 10m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,380
Via Nadi
Fiji
19h 30m
with the connection
Via Melbourne
Australia
20h 5m
with the connection
San Francisco to Melbourne
flight 15h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Melbourne to Canberra
flight 1h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,217
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 Canberra
San Francisco to Sydney
Sydney: 153 mi (247 km) from Canberra, flight 15h 13m
from $662
San Francisco to Melbourne
Melbourne: 290 mi (467 km) from Canberra, flight 15h 55m
from $590
San Francisco to Brisbane
Brisbane: 587 mi (944 km) from Canberra, flight 14h 20m
from $923
San Francisco to Auckland
Auckland: 1,432 mi (2,304 km) from Canberra, flight 12h 55m
San Francisco to Nadi
Nadi: 2,116 mi (3,405 km) from Canberra, flight 11h 35m
from $435
San Francisco to Singapore
Singapore: 3,864 mi (6,218 km) from Canberra, flight 17h 25m
from $458
To Canberra from cities closest to San Francisco
Nadi to Canberra
Nadi: 5,469 mi (8,802 km) from San Francisco, flight 4h 55m
Brisbane to Canberra
Brisbane: 7,081 mi (11,395 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 50m
from $88
Gold Coast to Canberra
Gold Coast: 7,084 mi (11,401 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 45m
from $173
Newcastle to Canberra
Newcastle: 7,360 mi (11,845 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 5m
from $201
Sydney to Canberra
Sydney: 7,424 mi (11,948 km) from San Francisco, flight 55m
from $95
Melbourne to Canberra
Melbourne: 7,865 mi (12,658 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 10m
from $117
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Canberra?
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 San Francisco to Canberra?
Via Sydney: 15h 13m to the connection, 55m after it, about 19h 8m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Canberra with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Melbourne from $1,217. 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 Canberra?
Sydney (19h 8m total), Brisbane (19h 10m total), Nadi (19h 30m total) and Melbourne (20h 5m total).
How far is Canberra from San Francisco?
7,576 mi (12,193 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.