Adelaide (ADL) to San Francisco (SFO) flights

An economy award from Adelaide (ADL) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 37,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $89.79. One airline flies nonstop from Adelaide (ADL) to San Francisco (SFO): United Airlines. The two airports are 8,075 miles (12,995 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Brisbane, Nadi and Sydney and more.
How many miles ADL to SFO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 37,500 | $89.79β108.59 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 50,000 | $141.19β159.99 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 54,000 | $89.79β458.59 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 60,000 | $89.79β108.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 69,500 | $89.79β108.59 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 80,000 | $134.59β153.39 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 90,000 | $89.79β108.59 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 100,000 | $89.79β108.59 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ADL to SFO
- United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ADL to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
ADL to SFO with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Brisbane (BNE)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then United Airlines




- Via Nadi (NAN)Fiji Airways the whole way


- Via Sydney (SYD)Qantas the whole way





- Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then United Airlines




- Via Auckland (AKL)Air New Zealand the whole way





- Via Christchurch (CHC)Air New Zealand, then United Airlines


- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way



- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way



- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way


- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way



- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way


- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way


ADL to SFO: common questions
How many miles does ADL to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 37,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $89.79. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (50,000), Emirates Skywards (54,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (60,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ADL to SFO?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Adelaide (ADL) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Adelaide from San Francisco by plane?
Adelaide (ADL) and San Francisco (SFO) are 8,075 miles (12,995 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ADL to SFO award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Adelaide and San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Brisbane (BNE), Nadi (NAN), Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) and Auckland (AKL). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Fiji Airways through Nadi.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.




