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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brisbane to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 10:20 and lands at 23:29
• Latest: departs at 11:20 and lands at 00:29.

The flight takes about 13h 09m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Brisbane to San Francisco:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Brisbane to San Francisco takes 13h 09m, covering 18,298 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Brisbane to San Francisco range from $1,173 to $1,849, with an average of $1,370 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,173 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of $1,370. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,267 return via Nadi (NAN), compared with $1,708 for direct.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Brisbane to San Francisco flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brisbane to San Francisco flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Brisbane to San Francisco are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $1,041.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Brisbane to San Francisco usually depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Brisbane to San Francisco route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

One-stop flights from Brisbane to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Nadi (NAN) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 6% of one-stop connections

Nadi (NAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Brisbane to San Francisco route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,326 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,470, a difference of $145. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Brisbane and San Francisco.

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 16m, compared to 18h 50m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 18h 54m via Nadi (NAN).

San Francisco is 17 hours behind Brisbane (Pacific Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Chase Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Brisbane to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.