Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know
Canberra's timezone is UTC+11, making Canberra 18 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Your SFO to CBR flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Canberra Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SFO and CBR:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Canberra Airport (CBR)
$1,089 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Canberra Airport flight. Return flights start at $2,058. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from SFO to CBR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Canberra Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from SFO to CBR is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Canberra Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Canberra Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Canberra Airport (CBR)
If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to Canberra Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CBR:
Travel at your own pace with a Canberra Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Alamo and chase adventure across Canberra and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Canberra Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra
From Canberra Airport, Canberra is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Canberra Airport (CBR)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Canberra Airport is January, while February is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Canberra based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Canberra Airport for January if you'd like to go to Canberra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 31ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to CBR in July. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Canberra, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Journey about 241 kilometres north-east to Sydney to tick off its leading sights. From Sydney Opera House to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Melbourne is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 467 kilometres south-west of Canberra. No journey is complete without visiting Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.
