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Quick Flight Summary from San Francisco to Perth

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $1,046
  • Direct flight duration 32 hour 40 min
  • Arrival airports PER
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Tuesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $925

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Perth

Best Price

Qantas

Qantas
23 Sep, Wed
San Francisco – Perth
1d 6h 48m
2 stop
SFOPER

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines
22 Sep, Tue
San Francisco – Perth
1d 9h 50m
2 stop
SFOPER

Philippine Airlines

Philippine Airlines
10 Oct, Sat
San Francisco – Perth
1d 15h 45m
1 stop
SFOPER
Shortest Flight

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines
16 Sep, Wed
San Francisco – Perth
1d 1h 55m
2 stop
SFOPER

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific
9 Oct, Fri
San Francisco – Perth
1d 7h 20m
1 stop
SFOPER

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines
3 Oct, Sat
San Francisco – Perth
1d 2h 20m
2 stop
SFOPER

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific
11 Sep, Fri
San Francisco – Perth
1d 17h 40m
1 stop
SFOPER

Last update: 09 September 2026 22:26

Estimated Prices for San Francisco to Perth Flights

Cheapest Day12 September Saturday
Best Price
$663
Average Price
$834
$1,026
$663
$814
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Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from San Francisco City Center

San Francisco Intl. Airport

Located 21 km from the city center, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California, following Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Every year SFO handles a significant number of both domestic and international flights. There are a variety of transportation alternatives passengers can utilize to get to and from the airport.  

San Francisco International Airport stands out for the comfortable and exceptional services it offers. The airport features services aimed at meeting your every need, from comfortable passenger lounges, to restaurants that offer a wide variety of cuisines and a vibrant array of stores where you can go shopping.

San Francisco International Airport is accessible by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car as the airport contains parking lots that offer short-term and long-term parking options.

Train

There are two rail systems that you can use to get to San Francisco International Airport from the city center. The first is the rapid-rail system, the BART. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between SFO and the northern and southern parts of the city.

The other rail system that you can use to get to SFO is the CalTrain. This train departs on the hour, every hour, every day of the week, until 10 pm. This train provides transportation between San Francisco and San Jose and SFO.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to SFO from the city center is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.

Bus

SamTrans buses provide transportation between the San Francisco city center and the airport. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Mateo, various parts of San Francisco and San Francisco International Airport. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 run directly to the airport terminals. Buses stop at the arrivals and baggage claim level of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and at Level 1 of the International Terminal.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the airport. There are many rental car companies located in the city. You can drop off your rental vehicle at the Rental Car Center before your departure. From the Rental Car Center the AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the airport terminals and it operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Fox and Thrifty.

Bike

San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who want to access the airport by bike. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes. Bike lovers can easily access the airport by bicycle.   

Airport Information

San Francisco International Airport is located 21 km from the city center. The airport covers an expansive area and operates domestic and international flights out of 4 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the International Terminal. The AirTrain automated system provides free transportation between each terminal, as well as the Rental Car Center and BART station. The AirTrain Red Line links all terminals, terminal garages and the BART Station. The AirTrain Blue Line links the Rental Car Center with all terminals, terminal garages, and the BART Station. SFO also contains a variety of services and amenities to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

The airport features health services in the terminals, rental car offices, banks, a lost and found, wireless internet, charging stations, clothing stores where you can go shopping, restaurants and cafes, the Aviation Museum & Library, rotating exhibitions, spa services, children’s play areas, free yoga rooms, a market, and much more. 

Transportation to Perth City Center from Airport

Perth Airport

It is easy to reach the city center of Perth, the largest city in Western Australia, from the airport thanks to the wide network of newly built roads and highways. You can hit the road in a short time by renting your car from the various car rental companies at the airport, or by taking one of the taxis waiting for you at the arrivals terminal.  If you prefer public transport vehicles you can also reach the city center by bus.

Rent a car

Transport to the city center from the airport can be carried out by car rental, which in Perth is one of the most commonly preferred options. The car rental option provides easy access to many of the places worth seeing. Some rental companies at Perth International Airport to meet the passenger's needs include Hertz Redspot, Europcar, Thrifty, Avis and Budget. If you prefer to book your ride while out of town, you can reach Avista at 13 63 33, Hertz  at 13 30 39 or  Budget at 13 27 27 - while inside Australia, of course. 

Taxi

Taxis are available 24/7 at Perth airport but may be pricey. However, there is at least a fixed fee that is determined when going to the city center from the airport. A one way ride from the airport to Perth city center costs around 43 AUS dollars, if you arrange a roundtrip to and from the airport it is 86 AUS dollars. If you are going in the direction of Fremantle, it is $ 67 one-way and $133 roundtrip. For Scarborough it is $70 and $140 round trip. To reach Jondalup one way it is $97,and Cocburn $67. Obviously this is not the cheapest option for long distances.

Shuttle Services

At Perth Airport shuttle service is provided to passengers by Connect Shuttle. Shuttle service centers provide direct transportation to the train station in East Perth, Kings Perth Hotel, Wellington Street, Western Australian Museum and other options. Some hotels,  such as The Ambassador Hotel also offer their own hotel shuttle services, which take off from the T3 Terminal. You don't need to pre-book to use this option and the price is around $15. 

Bus

For those who prefer public transport, there are also many buses carrying passengers from the airport to the central bus station in the city center. Bus lines 380 and 40 in particular navigate around the city and can be accessed at an affordable price. Bus line 380 terminates at the Elizabeth Quay Bus Terminal, stopping at Burswood Train Station, the Belmont Forum, and other Perth landmarks, such as the Mall. Bus line 40 carries passengers across Perth by using the Great Eastern Highway. 

Hotel Services

You're on the way to the city center from the airport with a range of useful hotel shuttle services. Not every hotel offers one, but if your hotel does you are in look as this is an affordable and useful option. Just make sure to call your hotel in advance to see if such a service is provided and at which times it takes off from the airport. 

Perth Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Thursday
10 Sep
Clear
22°12°
Friday
11 Sep
Cloudy
23°13°
Saturday
12 Sep
Clear
19°13°
Sunday
13 Sep
Cloudy
18°13°
Monday
14 Sep
Clear
22°11°

More Information About Perth

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for San Francisco-Perth (Australia) flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all San Francisco-Perth (Australia) flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For San Francisco-Perth (Australia) flights, you can use Embarkader Airport, San Francisco Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Perth Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between San Francisco-Perth (Australia) is 14744 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 18 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for San Francisco-Perth (Australia) flights is Thursday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Philippine Airlines starts from approximately $663.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Vietnam Airlines
$814
1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Cathay Pacific
$1,026
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (23x56x36 cm) / 1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage / Paid Change / Partial Refund
Philippine Airlines
$663
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (36x56x23 cm) / 2 pieces X 20 kg checked baggage / Paid Change

Last update: 28.08.2026

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