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Flights from San Jose to Sydney

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Sydney. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 23h 04m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 22h 56m
SJOSYDLAX

San Jose to Sydney at a glance

Fastest journey22h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Sydney

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

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SJO Los Angeles (LAX) SYD
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~23h 04m
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SJO San Francisco (SFO) SYD
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Qantas, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 33m
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3
SJO Houston (IAH) SYD
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 56m
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SJO Toronto (YYZ) SYD
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada
One airline, one ticket ~26h 40m
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SJO Dallas (DFW) SYD
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Qantas
Same alliance ~23h 21m
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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
13,808 km8,575 miles
Journey time
22h 56mestimate
Time difference
+17hSydney vs San Jose
Currency in Sydney
AUD
Airports
SJO → SYD

Flights from San Jose to Sydney: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Sydney?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Houston. 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 Jose to Sydney?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 22h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,808 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Sydney?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Houston (IAH) and Toronto (YYZ). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Sydney?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Sydney?
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of San Jose.

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