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Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to San Francisco (BNE-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Brisbane to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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23:50 - 13:25BNE-SFO
30h 35m1 stop
23:35 - 10:35SFO-BNE
18h 00m1 stop
$1,096Fiji Airways
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Fri, 4 Oct - Sat, 19 Oct
12:15 - 12:50BNE-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
22:00 - 11:00SFO-BNE
20h 00m1 stop
$1,299Air New Zealand
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Fri, 23 Aug - Fri, 20 Sep
12:15 - 12:50BNE-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
22:00 - 11:00SFO-BNE
20h 00m1 stop
$1,310Air New Zealand
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Thu, 29 Aug - Sun, 15 Sep
09:00 - 13:25BNE-SFO
21h 25m2 stops
23:35 - 22:40SFO-BNE
30h 05m1 stop
$1,324
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Thu, 10 Oct - Tue, 22 Oct
11:35 - 13:25BNE-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
23:35 - 10:25SFO-BNE
17h 50m1 stop
$1,382Fiji Airways
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Tue, 11 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
18:10 - 09:40BNE-SFO
32h 30m1 stop
22:05 - 16:35SFO-BNE
25h 30m1 stop
$1,607Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 6 Oct - Tue, 22 Oct
10:30 - 20:50BNE-SFO
27h 20m1 stop
23:50 - 09:30SFO-BNE
40h 40m1 stop
$1,616Philippine Airlines
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Fri, 20 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep
08:55 - 20:15BNE-SFO
28h 20m1 stop
22:05 - 16:35SFO-BNE
25h 30m1 stop
$1,639Singapore Airlines
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Sat, 5 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct
10:30 - 20:50BNE-SFO
27h 20m1 stop
23:50 - 09:30SFO-BNE
40h 40m1 stop
$1,664Philippine Airlines
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Wed, 18 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep
10:00 - 17:39BNE-SFO
24h 39m2 stops
19:40 - 07:00SFO-BNE
18h 20m1 stop
$1,905Air Canada
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Flights from Brisbane to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Brisbane to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Brisbane to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost $1,724 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $2,925 and $2,546 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Brisbane to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Brisbane to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 50 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Brisbane to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on EVA Air ($886) and Philippine Airlines ($1,026). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Fiji Airways ($1,096) and Air New Zealand ($1,299).

Which airlines fly direct between Brisbane and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco.
There is just one airline that flies from Brisbane to San Francisco direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $1,244.

How many flights are there between Brisbane and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are 3 direct flights that take off from Brisbane and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 13h 00m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 12 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 3.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Brisbane and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Brisbane to San Francisco take?

Direct flights from Brisbane generally make it to San Francisco in 12h 55m. The flying distance between the two cities is 18,298 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Brisbane to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Brisbane at 10:30 and will be landing in San Francisco at 06:30.

What’s the latest departure time from Brisbane to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Brisbane to San Francisco jets off at 10:30 and lands at 06:30.

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Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$680
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Brisbane to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Brisbane to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Brisbane to San Francisco

  • What lounges are available at Brisbane Airport?

    You will find a mix of airline lounges and pay-per-use lounges at Brisbane Airport (BNE). Emirates, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Virgin, and Singapore Airlines all have membership lounges in the International Terminal. My Lounge is an open access lounge, allowing any paying passengers to enjoy food, beverages, barista-made coffee and tea, comfortable seating, a games room, shower facilities, and more. Entry costs around A$ 70 per adult and A$ 35 per child.

  • Is there a train that goes from Brisbane city to the airport?

    The Airtrain offers a fast and reliable way to get from Brisbane’s city centre to the airport. The journey takes roughly 20min from central station, with a train running every 30min during off-peak periods and every 15min at peak times. Tickets cost around A$ 19.50 if purchased at a train station or A$ 15 if purchased online.

  • Where do I go to rent a car at the San Francisco Airport?

    San Francisco International Airport (SFO) does not have rental car kiosks in the arrivals area. Instead, the airport features a dedicated Rental Car Center which you can get to from the arrivals hall by taking the AirTrain Blue Line. Blue Line stations can be found in the terminal parking garage and all airport terminals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Brisbane to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Brisbane to San Francisco was $442 for a one-way ticket and $713 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Brisbane to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Brisbane to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Brisbane to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Brisbane and San Francisco.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Brisbane to San Francisco?

    You can catch a direct flight from Brisbane to San Francisco on on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco, Korean Air or EVA Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco are Korean Air and EVA Air. With an average price for the route of $1,853 and an overall rating of 8.5, Korean Air is the most popular choice. EVA Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,861 and an overall rating of 8.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Brisbane to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Brisbane to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Brisbane to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Brisbane is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Brisbane to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Brisbane with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Brisbane to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Brisbane up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Brisbane to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,231 or less one-way and $2,132 or less round-trip.
  • Looking for a budget long-term parking option at Brisbane Airport (BNE)? AIRPARK costs around A$ 87 for 5 days, with a free shuttle bus available to take you to your terminal.
  • Enjoy your first taste of the local art scene by exploring the galleries at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Each terminal offers rotating exhibitions curated by the SFO Museum.
  • Getting a ride from San Francisco Airport? International travellers can be picked up at the US Customs and Immigration exit, outside the Arrivals Hall of the International Terminal. Look for the big “Meeting Point” sign.
  • There’s a Cell Phone Waiting Lot in which your friend or family member can wait for free for up to 1h instead of circling the terminals waiting for you to arrive at San Francisco Airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from Brisbane to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Brisbane to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Brisbane to San Francisco

Tuesday

Avianca, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Avianca, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Avianca, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Avianca, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Avianca, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Avianca, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Avianca, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Avianca, United Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Brisbane

Monday

Avianca, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Avianca, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Avianca, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Avianca, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Avianca, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Avianca, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Avianca, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Avianca, United Airlines, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Brisbane to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Brisbane to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 650 reviews
8.1comfort
7.9entertainment
8.4boarding
7.6food
8.8crew
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The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

10.0 ExcellentSharon, Mar 2024AKL - JFK
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The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Couldn’t request a vegan meal somehow but I noticed other people getting them

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

Good food and entertainment options. Great Staff that were all welcoming and caregiving.

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Carring crew, nice ambiance of the cabin, comfortable beds, good food well served. We liked everything.

The pilot tried to make up for lost time due to delays that were out of her control. She communicated the issues openly and clearly and made every effort to do what she could to alleviate issues.

So here's the rub - my flight was booked through Chatdeal even though I bought it under the Kayak umbrella. All the return flights were theoretically through Air New Zealand, however except for the initial leg from New Zealand, they were all partnered flights. So when I arrived at the airport in New Zealand they could only issue me my ticket to Fiji. Once in Fiji I had to do some serious leg work and finagling to get my ticket to Los Angeles through Fiji Air. This included a monitored covid RAT that I wasn't aware I needed to do. So I gave the score I did because of the complexity and annoyance created in the process of getting a boarding pass for my Nadi-LA flight.

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

Really liked the plane and business class seat. Food was ok but could be better. Service was very good.

Better connections, much better cabin crew, much cleaner cabin that Qantas, American and probably other carriers.

Better connections, much better cabin crews, much cleaner aircraft than Qantas, American and probably others.

Fiji left without me because American Airlines was too stupid to get to LAX on time. Fiji should have offered a standby on another flight but they told me tough luck. I will never fly with this company again.

The A350 aircraft business class experience was very good. Comfortable and well appointed pod, and supplemental bed pad available for sleeping. Food was very good.

Business class seats and amenities were excellent, crew very attentive. Slept well. Food good, lounge experience nice. Would fly them again. A350 aircraft excellent, very quiet.

The flight attendants were extremely friendly and helpful. Everything ran on time. I highly recommend Fiji Airways.

The experience was lovely in every respect. The crews were delightful.

Very clean aircraft. Friendly staff. New plane. Food quality was good. Not my flavor but I saw the effort.

This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

Our seat tv didn’t work All the rest was perfect

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

Meals were adequate but could be better. Lots of movies, podcasts, tv shows. We really enjoyed using our personal headsets highly recommended. 15 hrs flight great to travel at night.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

the plane was old. the wifi didn’t work. the entertainment was boring and dated. the charging ports were impossible to find. i was mostly ignored by flight attendants that had no problem speaking to the man beside me. i got two drinks the entire time i was on the plane.

Quit making seats narrower and narrower. The guy beside me spilled over in to my seat.

The service was non existent . Crew did very little didn’t even answer call button . Premium economy in this long haul was the worst I have ever experienced . Never again flying with them .

The crews are great.. Easy boarding. Inflight entertainment ok. Food is a disappointment.

The real big issue with this flight was that it was 3 hours delayed. Other than that, no big praises or complaints.

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Headphones for the movies have too much bass and can't be adjusted. Almost impossible to hear. Great movie selections but can't really watch them because you can't hear them. Also the system is very slow.

United force you to download their App to do the check-in.

Once again my complaint is how close the seats are together. Also, the bathrooms were not very clean by the second half of the flight.

Excellent in flight service, perhaps the best we've ever had. Business class feels tired and needs improvement to compete with other airlines. The food looked good but tasted terrible. Check in was quick, the flight arrived early and our luggage was on our flight with us.

Terrible quality wifi and they charge a lot for it. They nickel and dime you for everything.

I got hurt and needed a wheelchair. They were excellent. I also appreciated the fact that they kept me informed thru out the whole trip regarding boarding, gate changes and luggage info.

I got hurt and needed a wheelchair. They were excellent.

It took 5 hour to get a crew to D Ice the plan. We had to sit on the runway for 5 hrs. in Calgary. It snows most of the winter. No proactive plan. In addition, after 3 calls to customer service they couldn't figure out how to have my wife and myself sit together on her birthday weekend. Everybody kept passing the buck. No decision from customer service, luggage drop off or check in team. The experience was a complete mess! I don't think we'll ever fly on this airline again.

Of our SIX flights in my travel group, five were delayed, and all (except possibly one) were just company screwups. One traveler had her CARRY ON baggage put on another flight because Air Canada could not properly do "weight and Balance". Bags missing for a day. Another traveler never made it. Then, (humor here) the flagship airline of the socialist country has NOTHING FOR FREE on board. Expect to pay for pretzels, folks. How's that socialism working out for ya, aye? I might book air Canada in the future if I have a meeting that I REALLY want to MISS!

I don’t know if there were any snacks served on the 5 hour flight. I might have been napping when the attendants came around. But I usually wake up when they do.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Brisbane to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
22/8Thu
3 stops
30h 55mBNE-SFO
$680
31/7Wed
2 stops
37h 45mBNE-SFO
$726
31/7Wed
2 stops
37h 45mBNE-SFO
$730
6/7Sat
1 stopFiji Airways
30h 55mBNE-SFO
$1,209
31/7Wed
1 stopFiji Airways
18h 50mBNE-SFO
$1,338
22/5Wed
directVirgin Australia
13h 00mBNE-SFO
$1,767
20/8Tue
directUnited Airlines
12h 55mBNE-SFO
$1,778
5/7Fri
directUnited Airlines
12h 55mBNE-SFO
$1,875
5/6Wed
directVirgin Australia
12h 55mBNE-SFO
$1,879
22/5Wed
1 stopAir New Zealand
34h 15mBNE-SFO
$5,076

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Brisbane - San Francisco Flights

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Brisbane (BNE)Australia

Destination:

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$4,421
$1,633