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Flights from San Francisco to Gold Coast

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Gold Coast. The easiest way is one stop via Sydney or Auckland, about 18h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 53m Prices checked 13 days ago
SFOOOLSYD

San Francisco to Gold Coast at a glance

Fastest journey16h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Auckland

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Gold Coast

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SFO Sydney (SYD) OOL
Leg 1: Qantas, United Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~18h 17m
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2
SFO Auckland (AKL) OOL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~18h 24m
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3
SFO Nadi (NAN) OOL
Leg 1: Fiji Airways · Leg 2: Fiji Airways
One airline, one ticket ~16h 53m
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4
SFO Christchurch (CHC) OOL
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Same alliance ~19h 26m
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5
SFO Melbourne (MEL) OOL
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Self-transfer likely ~20h 59m
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SFO Adelaide (ADL) OOL
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~21h 45m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,401 km7,080 miles
Journey time
16h 53mestimate
Time difference
+18hGold Coast vs San Francisco
Currency in Gold Coast
AUD
Airports
SFO → OOL

Flights from San Francisco to Gold Coast: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Gold Coast?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Auckland and Nadi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Gold Coast?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,401 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Gold Coast?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Auckland (AKL), Nadi (NAN) and Christchurch (CHC). Qantas flies both legs via Sydney, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Gold Coast?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Gold Coast: Gold Coast Airport (OOL).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Gold Coast?
Gold Coast is 18 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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