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

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Brisbane 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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23:35 - 10:35SFO-BNE
18h 00m1 stop
11:35 - 13:25BNE-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
$1,109Fiji Airways
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Sat, 14 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep
23:35 - 10:35SFO-BNE
18h 00m1 stop
11:35 - 13:25BNE-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
$1,110Fiji Airways
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Sat, 14 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep
23:35 - 10:35SFO-BNE
18h 00m1 stop
11:35 - 13:25BNE-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
$1,142Fiji Airways
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Sat, 3 Aug - Sat, 17 Aug
22:00 - 11:00SFO-BNE
20h 00m1 stop
12:15 - 12:50BNE-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
$1,442Air New Zealand
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Sun, 4 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug
22:00 - 11:00SFO-BNE
20h 00m1 stop
09:45 - 12:50BNE-SFO
20h 05m1 stop
$1,445Air New Zealand
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Mon, 5 Aug - Mon, 19 Aug
20:06 - 10:35SFO-BNE
21h 29m2 stops
11:35 - 13:25BNE-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
$1,452
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Mon, 7 Oct - Tue, 15 Oct
20:06 - 10:35SFO-BNE
21h 29m2 stops
11:35 - 13:25BNE-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
$1,454
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Mon, 7 Oct - Tue, 15 Oct
23:50 - 09:30SFO-BNE
40h 40m1 stop
10:40 - 19:45BNE-SFO
27h 05m1 stop
$1,681Philippine Airlines
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Sun, 20 Oct - Sun, 10 Nov
23:50 - 09:30SFO-BNE
40h 40m1 stop
10:30 - 20:50BNE-SFO
27h 20m1 stop
$1,758Philippine Airlines
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Thu, 26 Sep - Sun, 6 Oct
16:45 - 07:00SFO-BNE
21h 15m1 stop
20:45 - 10:30BNE-SFO
30h 45m2 stops
$2,295Air Canada
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Mon, 20 May - Mon, 3 Jun

Flights from San Francisco to Brisbane - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Brisbane 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 San Francisco to Brisbane?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Brisbane clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Francisco to Brisbane, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Brisbane back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane, 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 San Francisco to Brisbane is March, where tickets cost $1,675 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $3,033 and $2,838 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane, 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 San Francisco to Brisbane, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 73 days before departure.

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

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 Fiji Airways ($847) and Cathay Pacific ($1,110). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Fiji Airways ($1,109) and Air New Zealand ($1,442).

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Brisbane?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane.
There is just one airline that flies from San Francisco to Brisbane direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $1,735.

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

Each day, there are 3 direct flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Brisbane, with an average flight time of 14h 15m. The most common departure time is 23:00 and most flights take off at night. 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 San Francisco and Brisbane?

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 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and 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 San Francisco to Brisbane take?

Direct flights cover the 18,298 km separating San Francisco and Brisbane in about 14h 00m.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 23:15 and will be landing in Brisbane at 06:30.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Brisbane jets off at 23:30 and lands at 06:30.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$838
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Brisbane

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Brisbane based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Brisbane

  • Are there business facilities at San Francisco International Airport?

    Yes. The airport has a Triptel business center where you can hold business meetings before departing. It also has a fax and a photocopying machine that the business traveler can use. Free internet access enables you to connect to customers, not within the airport.

  • Does Oakland International Airport have nursing rooms?

    Yes. The nursing rooms at the airport can benefit lactating mothers in breastfeeding their babies. They can also pump milk for their babies before the departure time. The room has a place where you can change the baby's diapers and wash them.

  • Does Brisbane Airport offer services for travelers with limited mobility?

    Yes. The airport has ramp walkways that enable the physical challenges of moving around the airport. It also offers a wheelchair to travelers in need. This allows you to move from one place to another within the airport on arrival. There is an elevator that enables you to access all the floors.

  • Is there a transportation service at Brisbane Airport?

    Yes. The airport offers transport facilities to travelers. There is both public and private transportation. For travelers needing public transport, you can use a train called Airtrain since it is the easiest. Cars are also available for travelers in need of private transportation. This helps the travelers on arrival to move to their destinations.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Brisbane was $554 for a one-way ticket and $733 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Brisbane?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Brisbane, also known as Brisbane.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane, Air New Zealand or Fiji Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane are Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,977 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Fiji Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,520 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 San Francisco to Brisbane.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Brisbane from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Brisbane?

    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 Brisbane with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 Brisbane from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Brisbane

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $2,731 or less round-trip.
  • San Fransisco International Airport (SFO) has a lounge. The lounge is accessible to all travelers regardless of the class you are flying to. You need to pay a small fee, purchase a member pass, or have a membership program. The services offered at the lounge include food and drinks, newsstands, and a television. Travelers can enjoy the service before the departure time of the flight.
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Francisco has a shopping area. Shopping at this airport is duty-free. Travelers can shop at Hudson and Hudson News. Snacks, drinks, and jewelry are available at the shops. You can also buy a gift for your family, friends, or yourself.
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK) in San Francisco has restaurants and a bar. A traveler departing can use this facility before the departure time. There is a place where you can rest at the restaurant as you wait for the flight to depart. You can also have some alcoholic drinks that are available at the bar. Food is also available at the bar. The service is open to all travelers.
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) has currency exchange services and banking facilities. You can visit Travelex to get the service. Banks are also available to those who use that service. For travelers who need cash, ATM services are available a Travelex. It offers the service at a fee. The service provides fifty different currencies.
  • Brisbane Airport has business facilities. It has conference facilities that travelers on a business trip can use on arrival at the airport. It also has a spacious meeting room that can accommodate up to 50 people. Free internet access enables the business partner to meet with other partners who are not within through their phones or laptops.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Brisbane?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

Brisbane to San Francisco

Tuesday

Avianca, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Avianca, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia, Avianca

United Airlines, Virgin Australia, +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 4 airlines serving from San Francisco to Brisbane

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Brisbane. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Brisbane? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 640 reviews
8.1Comfort
7.7Food
8.4Boarding
7.9Entertainment
8.8Crew
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

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

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

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.

Flight was canceled due to technical issue shortly before the check-in counters opened. Passengers were rebooked on a flight three days later. Request to be accommodated on Air Tahiti Nui could not be processed. Customer service sorted out the refund after calling and being put on hold for almost an hour.

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.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

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.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

Very good other than we have to wait for one crew and we’re delayed and the pilot and his co- pilot has to make a difference to be right on time arrival. Disappointed about no food service also.

Due to a strike taking place with the airline, it negatively impacted my flight in multiple ways. My flight was delayed over 2 hours and the food served was mediocre at best.

Cabin crew were great. Seats are criminal for tall people

Flight was delayed 1.5 hrs due to problem with a previous flight to mine; I was informed appropriately via Text & Email, however, website did not keep up with messages sent by nearly an hour. When checking-in warm & friendly reception at check-in desk until female Air Canada Rep noticed my flight number and instantly pivoted to a condescending & sarcastic comments about getting my bag checked in since I’m running so late; then tone instantly changed again few minutes later when she muttered, “Oh, they’ve delayed it” another sign systems & worse front line staff, not fully informed or simply not reading their flight status updates. Flight crew were very friendly & did a great job trying to make up lost time due to the delay.

The fact that I got to Toronto alive and well and safe is a huge plus. I thank the captain and crew for a safe flight The comfort of the aircraft leaves much to be desired. Human beings should not have to be that cramped and squashed on a flight that we pay a lot for and even have to pay for lousy food choices The cabin crew were pleasant and helpful Kudos to them as the flight was packed to capacity and there was a lot of work for them in a short space of time All in all a good experience, but too cramped

We had a good flight, service was good and lots of leg room. Service was good and the staff were friendly.

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

Short flight, crew members were very nice, so much so I'll take the return flight next weekend

The trip was fine and uneventful. The seat in business class was very uncomfortable which was disappointing given the extra cost. It was spacious but it felt like I was sitting on metal bars. The food in business class wasn't very good. The flight was ahead of time, the staff was professional and courteous and our luggage arrived safely.

I love flying with AC. I love that they have power outlet and free messaging wifi for aeroplan members.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Brisbane found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
2/6Sun
2 stops
44h 15mSFO-BNE
$838
15/6Sat
1 stopFiji Airways
17h 50mSFO-BNE
$847
28/9Sat
1 stopCathay Pacific
29h 20mSFO-BNE
$1,110
28/9Sat
1 stopCathay Pacific
30h 20mSFO-BNE
$1,113
29/9Sun
directUnited Airlines
14h 00mSFO-BNE
$1,454
20/5Mon
1 stopAir New Zealand
20h 00mSFO-BNE
$1,458
3/6Mon
1 stopAir New Zealand
20h 00mSFO-BNE
$1,566
29/5Wed
1 stopAir Canada
18h 20mSFO-BNE
$1,723
29/5Wed
1 stopAir Canada
18h 20mSFO-BNE
$1,735
3/6Mon
directUnited Airlines
14h 00mSFO-BNE
$1,930

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Brisbane

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane that are departing in the next 10 days.
9/5Thu
multi-stop
23h 00mSFO-BNE
28/5Tue
multi-stop
18h 50mBNE-SFO
$1,516
9/5Thu
multi-stop
28h 55mSFO-BNE
29/5Wed
multi-stop
33h 10mBNE-SFO
$1,670
10/5Fri
multi-stopAir New Zealand
20h 00mSFO-BNE
3/6Mon
multi-stopAir New Zealand
17h 35mBNE-SFO
$2,797
10/5Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
21h 15mSFO-BNE
29/5Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
21h 43mBNE-SFO
$3,045
10/5Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
24h 45mSFO-BNE
1/6Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
24h 39mBNE-SFO
$3,113
9/5Thu
multi-stopFiji Airways
42h 21mSFO-BNE
28/5Tue
multi-stopFiji Airways
23h 31mBNE-SFO
$3,522
9/5Thu
multi-stopFiji Airways
42h 21mSFO-BNE
29/5Wed
multi-stopFiji Airways
23h 26mBNE-SFO
$3,528
9/5Thu
multi-stopAir New Zealand
25h 30mSFO-BNE
26/5Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
34h 25mBNE-SFO
$3,801
6/5Mon
directUnited Airlines
14h 15mSFO-BNE
13/5Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 10mBNE-SFO
$4,257
9/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 40mSFO-BNE
2/6Sun
directUnited Airlines
12h 55mBNE-SFO
$4,342

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San Francisco - Brisbane Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Brisbane (BNE)Australia

Return flight deals:

Brisbane - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

$2,732

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