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How to get fromSan Francisco to Adelaideby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to Adelaide by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane SFO - ADL
    19h 20m
    $479–1,722

  2. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane SMF - ADL
    25h 25m
    $625–2,114

  3. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MRY - ADL
    27h 50m
    $704–2,227

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration18h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$468Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,025.2 km
  • Duration: 19h 20m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

United Airlines, Virgin Australia, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) 4 times a day.

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