Are there nonstop flights from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO)?

Yes. United Airlines, Qantas Airways fly this route. Flight time is about 14h 34m.

What is the fastest connection from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO)?

via Nadi ≈ 15h 5m, via Honolulu ≈ 15h 9m, via Brisbane ≈ 15h 16m (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

How many miles is an award flight from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO)?

from 30,000 ANA miles, from 40,000 JAL miles (economy, one way, based on the published award charts).

Sydney → San Francisco

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)・11,950 km

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Nonstop flights available (2 airlines). Flight time about 14h 34m. Nonstop return flights also operate.

With milesANA 30,000 miles+ (via HND)JAL 40,000 miles+ (via NAN)Economy, one way, estimate. Tap a connection for miles by cabin.

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Award miles (one way, estimate)

JAL Mileage Bank — partner airline award
QF only · total distance ≈ 7,425 mi (band 6,001–8,000)
Economy
45,000
Premium economy
59,000
Business
80,000
First
120,000
ANA Mileage Club — partner award
Oceania / Micronesia ⇔ North America (one way)
Economy
37,500
Business
72,500
First
123,000

Estimates from the airlines' published award charts (as of 2026-11-02). Seat availability, fuel surcharges and stopover rules are not included — always check with the airline before booking.

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