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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
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.
1Search
SFO Sydney (SYD) OOL
Leg 1: Qantas, United Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
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SFO Auckland (AKL) OOL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
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SFO Melbourne (MEL) OOL
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
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SFO Adelaide (ADL) OOL
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
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.





