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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 return 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.

Recent return flight deals from Brisbane to San Francisco

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Brisbane to San Francisco.
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Fiji Airways Logo
11:35 - 13:25BNE-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
22:35 - 10:35SFO-BNE
19h 00m1 stop
$1,085Fiji Airways
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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
Fiji Airways Logo
23:50 - 13:50BNE-SFO
31h 00m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
23:25 - 10:35SFO-BNE
18h 10m1 stop
$1,184Fiji Airways
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Thu, 4 Sep - Wed, 29 Oct
EVA Air Logo
22:15 - 20:10BNE-SFO
38h 55m1 stop
EVA Air Logo
01:00 - 20:00SFO-BNE
26h 00m1 stop
$1,397EVA Air
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Mon, 16 Jun - Sun, 6 Jul
Philippine Airlines Logo
11:15 - 20:50BNE-SFO
26h 35m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
23:25 - 09:55SFO-BNE
41h 30m1 stop
$1,447Philippine Airlines
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Tue, 14 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Philippine Airlines Logo
11:15 - 20:50BNE-SFO
26h 35m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
23:25 - 09:55SFO-BNE
41h 30m1 stop
$1,449Philippine Airlines
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Tue, 14 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
EVA Air Logo
22:15 - 06:50BNE-SFO
25h 35m1 stop
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00:40 - 20:20SFO-BNE
26h 40m1 stop
$1,485EVA Air
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Mon, 1 Sep - Tue, 28 Oct
Air Canada Logo
10:20 - 12:23BNE-SFO
43h 03m2 stops
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19:13 - 07:40SFO-BNE
19h 27m1 stop
$1,616Air Canada
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Tue, 14 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Air Canada Logo
10:20 - 17:44BNE-SFO
24h 24m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
13:05 - 07:05SFO-BNE
25h 00m2 stops
$1,724Air Canada
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Thu, 24 Jul - Sun, 3 Aug
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 06:35BNE-SFO
13h 05mdirect
United Airlines Logo
23:05 - 06:30SFO-BNE
14h 25mdirect
$2,027United Airlines
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Tue, 2 Sep - Mon, 27 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 06:25BNE-SFO
12h 55mdirect
United Airlines Logo
23:05 - 07:30SFO-BNE
14h 25mdirect
$2,102United Airlines
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Sun, 31 Aug - Sun, 2 Nov
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Brisbane to San Francisco flights

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 round-trip 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 Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Fridays 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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost $1,230 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,387 and $1,788 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Brisbane to San Francisco?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $3,819 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Brisbane to San Francisco, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$540
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (48% more expensive on average)
Flight from Brisbane to San Francisco

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.
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 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 $346 for a one-way ticket and $695 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Brisbane to San Francisco?

    Only SWISS offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Brisbane to San Francisco flight route.

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

    The Boeing 777 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, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco are EVA Air and China Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,534 and an overall rating of 8.4, EVA Air is the most popular choice. China Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,773 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.

KAYAK’s 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 $1,316 or less one-way and $2,047 or less round-trip.
  • Looking for a budget long-term parking option at Brisbane Airport (BNE)? AIRPARK costs around A$ 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Brisbane to San Francisco?

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

Direct departures

Brisbane to San Francisco

Monday

Lufthansa, SWISS, Virgin Australia

Lufthansa, SWISS, +1 more

Tuesday

Avianca, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Wednesday

Avianca, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Thursday

Lufthansa, SWISS, Virgin Australia

Lufthansa, SWISS, +1 more

Friday

Avianca, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Saturday

Avianca, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Sunday

Avianca, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Brisbane

Monday

Avianca, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Tuesday

Avianca, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Wednesday

Avianca, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Thursday

Avianca, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Friday

Avianca, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Saturday

Avianca, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Sunday

Avianca, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Brisbane to San Francisco? 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.
8.1
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 190 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.5Food
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In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025NAN - SFO
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In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

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.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

Short flight so no food or entertainment. Good landing at SFO and on time. We were told no carryon luggage yet lots of people were puting bags in overhead compartments. The rules need to be made more clear. I was on the first leg of an international flight and this is the first time I could not have carryon luggage.

Comfortable seats and movies entertainment available. Better experience than the flight from Toronto to Denver.

Previous flight from Melbourne to Brisbane was late. I had 1 hr 40 min to get to the connecting flight. That was not enough time as I had to take a shuttle bus to change terminal. Then needed to get through security and customs. The airline was announcing my name to board at 9:10. The take off time was scheduled for 9:40 but I was again one of the last to board at about 9:20. Kayak needs to allow more time for these connections

Ensure prepaid food arrangements are appropriately understood by flight crew of who purchased and who did not

Mixed experienced. Nice staff. Spacious 787 better than cramped Airbus, though my seat was broken. The bad: Way overpriced ticket and charged for food despite 6 hr flight.

Good service was quite limited but that is due to short flight.

Terrible all around. Flight was late and airplane was very uncomfortable. The crew were unhelpful and hid in the back. Did zero work. No entertainment.

Your crew was so so so wonderful Only thing sound be great if you kept some phone chargers and converters rest 👌👌👌👌

The speakers were way too loud. Music was played during boarding too. This noise could've been avoided.

Great service, friendly flight attendants. Boarding was easy. Food was airline food, nothing special but okay. Entertainment was great and overall experience really good. would fly with Air Canada again any time

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