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

• Earliest: departs at 23:05 and lands at 13:26
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 13:46.

The flight takes about 14h 21m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from San Francisco to Brisbane takes 14h 21m, 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 San Francisco to Brisbane range from $1,458 to $2,149, with an average of $1,712 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,458 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $1,712 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,372 return via Nadi (NAN), compared with $1,952 for direct.

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

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Brisbane are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $853, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Brisbane Airport (BNE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Alpha
• EverythingFleet

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

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

• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Nadi (NAN) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from San Francisco to Brisbane. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,627 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,875, a difference of $248.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Brisbane.

Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 57m, compared to 19h 04m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 19h 07m via Nadi (NAN).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Brisbane are Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Roma Street Parkland, and Suncorp Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Brisbane on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Brisbane flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Premium Economy Class
• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Premium Economy Class

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

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.

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.

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.

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.