Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Adelaide Airport (ADL): what you need to know
The timezone in Adelaide is UTC+10:30, which is 17 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to ADL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Adelaide Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SFO and ADL include:
Brisbane Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Adelaide Airport flight is 506 €. A return fare right now is 1.079 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to ADL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Adelaide Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to ADL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Adelaide Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that leave from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Adelaide Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Reserve a hotel close to ADL if you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab an Adelaide Airport rental car and explore Adelaide and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, simba car hire and East Coast are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Adelaide Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide
Adelaide Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Adelaide. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Adelaide Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Adelaide. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Adelaide Airport for January if you want to visit Adelaide during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to ADL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Adelaide, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Travel about 338 kilometres east to Mildura to check off its top sights. From Mildura Riverfront to Mildura Arts Centre & Rio Vista Homestead and Orange World, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 370 kilometres south-east of Adelaide, Mount Gambier is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at The Blue Lake, Engelbrecht Cave and The Valley Lake.