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$442 Find cheap flights from Brisbane to San Francisco

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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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12:15 pm - 12:50 pmBNE-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
10:00 pm - 11:00 amSFO-BNE
20h 00m1 stop
$852Air New Zealand
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Fri, Aug 23 - Fri, Sep 20
9:25 am - 12:50 pmBNE-SFO
20h 25m2 stops
10:00 pm - 11:00 amSFO-BNE
20h 00m1 stop
$914Air New Zealand
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Fri, Aug 23 - Fri, Sep 20
12:15 pm - 12:50 pmBNE-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
10:00 pm - 11:00 amSFO-BNE
20h 00m1 stop
$934Air New Zealand
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Thu, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 27
10:15 pm - 7:00 amBNE-SFO
25h 45m1 stop
1:00 am - 8:00 pmSFO-BNE
26h 00m1 stop
$943EVA Air
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 14
10:15 pm - 6:30 amBNE-SFO
25h 15m1 stop
1:00 pm - 8:00 pmSFO-BNE
38h 00m1 stop
$951EVA Air
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Mon, Sep 16 - Sat, Oct 5
10:30 am - 8:50 pmBNE-SFO
27h 20m1 stop
11:50 pm - 9:30 amSFO-BNE
40h 40m1 stop
$966Philippine Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 8
10:30 am - 8:50 pmBNE-SFO
27h 20m1 stop
11:50 pm - 9:30 amSFO-BNE
40h 40m1 stop
$1,068Philippine Airlines
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Sun, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 15
10:00 am - 5:39 pmBNE-SFO
24h 39m2 stops
7:40 pm - 7:00 amSFO-BNE
18h 20m1 stop
$1,239Air Canada
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Thu, May 23 - Thu, May 30
11:35 am - 1:25 pmBNE-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
11:35 pm - 10:50 pmSFO-BNE
30h 15m1 stop
$1,379Fiji Airways
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Tue, Jun 18 - Tue, Jul 9
11:35 am - 1:25 pmBNE-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
11:35 pm - 10:25 amSFO-BNE
17h 50m1 stop
$1,443Fiji Airways
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Tue, Jun 18 - Wed, Jul 10

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.
When flying from Brisbane to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Brisbane, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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 $1,121 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,902 and $1,656 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 ($576) and Philippine Airlines ($667). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Air New Zealand ($852) and EVA Air ($943).

Which airlines fly non-stop 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 $839.

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

Each day, there are 3 nonstop 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 am 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?

A direct flight to San Francisco will take on average 12h 55m to travel the 7,065 miles flying distance from Brisbane.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Brisbane at 10:30 am and will be landing in San Francisco at 6:30 am.

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 am and lands at 6:30 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$442
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $852 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Brisbane and San Francisco?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Brisbane and on arrival in San Francisco.

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

    On your way to San Francisco, you’ll fly out from Brisbane. You’ll be landing at San Francisco.

  • 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 nonstop 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, Fiji Airways or Virgin Australia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco are Fiji Airways and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $1,048 and an overall rating of 7.9, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,117 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Brisbane with another airline. Booking your flights between Brisbane and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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 BNE to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,160 or less one-way and $1,442 or less round-trip.
  • Looking for a budget long-term parking option at Brisbane Airport (BNE)? AIRPARK costs around A$ 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 non-stop from Brisbane to San Francisco?

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

Nonstop 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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Nonstop 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.
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.
7.9
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 251 reviews
8.5crew
7.6food
7.3entertainment
8.0comfort
8.0boarding
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Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024LAX - NAN
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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

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

Don’t like last minute airline change. Not able to choose seat earlier.

Enjoyed the new possibilities of in flight entertainment. Been awhile since I've flown, and that was a nice surprise. Being able to pick from such a variety was personalized and welcomed.

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

I was in premium economy. My seat didn’t recline much - it was broken. My phone charger didn’t work.

Short flight. Needed a smart phone to watch any movie.

They actually held the plane for a few minutes and had someone at the escalators from Qantas checking to see if we were almost at the gate and radioed ahead to tell them that we were on our way. We called down to the person and gave her our names, coming as fast as we could.

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.
8/22Thu
3 stops
30h 55mBNE-SFO
$442
7/31Wed
2 stops
37h 45mBNE-SFO
$472
10/3Thu
1 stopEVA Air
25h 15mBNE-SFO
$576
9/5Thu
1 stopEVA Air
34h 45mBNE-SFO
$584
7/31Wed
1 stopFiji Airways
18h 50mBNE-SFO
$870
9/5Thu
3 stopsFiji Airways
38h 31mBNE-SFO
$1,128
5/22Wed
nonstopVirgin Australia
13h 00mBNE-SFO
$1,149
8/20Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
12h 55mBNE-SFO
$1,156
8/18Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
12h 55mBNE-SFO
$1,219
6/5Wed
nonstopVirgin Australia
12h 55mBNE-SFO
$1,222

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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 Brisbane to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/29Mon
multi-stopEmirates
53h 05mBNE-SFO
5/13Mon
multi-stopEmirates
36h 15mSFO-BNE
$2,601

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Brisbane - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Brisbane (BNE)Australia

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Brisbane

Cabin classes:

$5,020
$2,185
$1,315