Delays in SFO in late February

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Michael Hampton is correct that fog is unlikely to be a problem. High winds are more likely to be an issue, as they cause one of the runways to close, but there is no way to guess that months in advance.

I suggest you prepare a list of alternate connecting cities, e.g., LAX or DFW. If SFO weather is bad, you may know that already when you arrive at CLT. Point out that you need to be rebooked to make it to SYD. This works best if you are already prepared with a better itinerary. Check the SFO flight hours in advance.

If the flight is on time, 90 minutes is more than adequate to change terminals and for your baggage to get transferred.

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Fog in San Francisco is largely a morning phenomenon when it happens, and has largely cleared out by afternoon. If your flight arrives after, say, 1pm then you'll probably be OK. All the SFO-SYD flights I see currently leave in the evening.

SFO On Time Performance
SFO On Time Performance by Brett Snyder/Flickr

While a bit dated, this graph is pretty representative of what you can expect at any given hour of the day. The later your flight arrives, generally, the more likely it will not be delayed by weather.

Also, since your flights are eight months away, it's quite possible the flight schedules will change between now and then and you'll have to be rebooked anyway.

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