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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Brisbane

Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
Air New Zealand Logo
7:50 pm - 9:55 amSFO-BNE
20h 05m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
8:20 am - 11:05 amBNE-SFO
20h 45m1 stop
$945Air New Zealand
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Fri, Dec 12 - Sun, Jan 11
Fiji Airways Logo
10:05 pm - 10:20 amSFO-BNE
18h 15m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:25 am - 12:25 pmBNE-SFO
19h 00m1 stop
$953Fiji Airways
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Sun, Nov 16 - Tue, Dec 9
Air New Zealand Logo
7:50 pm - 9:55 amSFO-BNE
20h 05m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
6:05 pm - 11:05 amBNE-SFO
35h 00m1 stop
$967Air New Zealand
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Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 12
Fiji Airways Logo
10:05 pm - 10:20 amSFO-BNE
18h 15m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:20 am - 12:25 pmBNE-SFO
19h 05m1 stop
$969Fiji Airways
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Thu, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 10
Air New Zealand Logo
7:50 pm - 9:55 amSFO-BNE
20h 05m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:10 am - 11:05 amBNE-SFO
17h 55m1 stop
$976Air New Zealand
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Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 pm - 10:30 amSFO-BNE
41h 35m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:10 pm - 9:15 pmBNE-SFO
27h 05m1 stop
$1,124Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Nov 26 - Sun, Dec 7
United Airlines Logo
11:10 pm - 7:30 amSFO-BNE
14h 20mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 6:50 amBNE-SFO
13h 10mnonstop
$1,194United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 7
United Airlines Logo
11:10 pm - 7:30 amSFO-BNE
14h 20mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 6:50 amBNE-SFO
13h 10mnonstop
$1,196United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 8
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 11:00 pmSFO-BNE
41h 35m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:10 pm - 4:20 pmBNE-SFO
22h 10m1 stop
$1,199Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 7
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:20 amSFO-BNE
32h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 10:48 pmBNE-SFO
30h 08m1 stop
$1,201Delta
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Everything you should know

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Air New Zealand
Cheapest • from $945 (round-trip)
Fiji Airways
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
5 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 10% price drop
May
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Cheapest round-trip
$945
Overall average: $1,723
Air New Zealand
Wed 12/3Wed 12/10
SFO - BNE • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,194
Typical prices: $1,163-1487
United Airlines
Tue 3/3Wed 3/18
SFO - BNE • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Brisbane flights

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 round-trip flights from San Francisco to Brisbane clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San Francisco to Brisbane, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Brisbane back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, 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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost $1,148 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,723 and $1,432 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Brisbane, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$532
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower 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 round-trip price
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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 $532 for a one-way ticket and $945 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Brisbane from San Francisco.

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

    The Boeing 777 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Brisbane, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Brisbane on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane are Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $941 and an overall rating of 8.0, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,285 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Brisbane with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and BNE 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 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.

KAYAK’s 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 $805 or less one-way and $1,243 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Brisbane?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Brisbane.
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San Francisco to Brisbane

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Brisbane to San Francisco

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 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.
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 205 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.5Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
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Again, Fijian hospitality was genuine, very comfortable, only improvement would be the entertainment. Why Do they only have 5 episodes of TV shows and from like season three...

10.0 ExcellentMatthew, Aug 2025NAN - CNS
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Again, Fijian hospitality was genuine, very comfortable, only improvement would be the entertainment. Why Do they only have 5 episodes of TV shows and from like season three...

Fiji Airways was amazing, will definately be lfying them again. The "Fijian hospitality" is not a catch phrase, it is genuine. the only things that could be improved is the entertainment. Not a great choice of movies, and the TV shows only have about 5 or so episodes, and often of a random season.

They will look to squeeze every penny they can out of you!! Pick your seat$$...bring luggage$$$$... if they could charge you for the air on the plane they would!!

.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

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.

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Poor! This flight was delayed 14 hours. There was no assistance in helping customers find other routes to their destination, nor any other kind of support. It was a chaotic experience. I'm not likely to fly with AA going forward.

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

Fare was great, seat comfort the opposite as cushion was worn out. Ok for 2 hour flight, not for 4.5 hour flight..

Fair. What's the point of partnering with United if we cannot use the lounge. My wife is a frequent flier with United but we were refused access to Air Canada lounge

They rescheduled me and I had no issues with the new flight

No paper towels in bathroom. Aisle seat difficult to get out of Other than those, excellent service

Both flights are delayed so I rate the whole experience as mediocre.

Bad experience boarding and flight got delayed didn’t make it to my next flight

I think overall both Air Canada and Air New Zealand did a good job the their flights. It is nice to have movies, music, podcasts etc to watch for the long flights. Just wish the seats were wider and had a foot rest to change my leg positions during the trips.

Poor air traffic controller staffing led to a 50%reduction on flights so we got to wait 4 hrs for our flight! Very disorganized at the gate Poor communication with customers

Almost missed boarding, mass line up made me be the last person. Wish the announcement was more loud, didn’t hear what seats or zones were ready. Being last also made finding space for my roller bag. Fortunately the flight attendants made it work!

They are a great airline, and i enjoying flying with them. However my experience with booking through Kayak was a horrible experience. With all the restrictions and glitches of website. My entire bookings by kayak was wrong. And there was no possible way of fixing anything with them, because they hand over responsibility to the airline after purchase is made. Will not be booking through Kayak again and will inform my family and friends not to as well.

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