SFO - BNE

$446 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Brisbane

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Brisbane departing on 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Brisbane

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Brisbane.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Brisbane.
Travelers love KAYAK
41.299.237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 24% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$814
Overall average: $1,192
Fiji Airways
Wed 4/1Wed 4/22
SFO - BNE • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,044
Typical prices: $1,028-$1,387
United Airlines
Sun 2/1Sun 2/15
SFO - BNE • Non-stop
Top airlines
Fiji Airways
Cheapest • from $814 (round-trip)
Fiji Airways
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
When to book
8 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 14% price drop
May
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Brisbane!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Brisbane

Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 22
Fiji Airways Logo
11:25 pm - 10:35 am
SFO
-
BNE
18h 10m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:35 am - 1:50 pm
BNE
-
SFO
19h 15m1 stop
$814Fiji Airways
Mon, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 15
Delta Logo
11:02 am - 8:20 am
SFO
-
BNE
27h 18m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:40 am - 3:03 pm
BNE
-
SFO
22h 23m1 stop
$869Delta
Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 8
Delta Logo
11:02 am - 8:20 am
SFO
-
BNE
27h 18m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 3:08 pm
BNE
-
SFO
22h 28m1 stop
$870Delta
Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 23
Air Canada Logo
11:20 am - 8:45 am
SFO
-
BNE
27h 25m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
10:45 am - 2:55 pm
BNE
-
SFO
22h 10m1 stop
$873Air Canada
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 15
Air Canada Logo
11:20 am - 8:45 am
SFO
-
BNE
27h 25m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
10:45 am - 10:39 am
BNE
-
SFO
17h 54m1 stop
$874Air Canada
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 22
Delta Logo
1:20 pm - 8:20 am
SFO
-
BNE
25h 00m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 10:02 am
BNE
-
SFO
17h 22m1 stop
$875Delta
Sun, Jan 18 - Wed, Jan 28
Delta Logo
1:20 pm - 8:20 am
SFO
-
BNE
49h 00m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:05 am - 12:39 pm
BNE
-
SFO
19h 34m1 stop
$884Delta
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 15
Delta Logo
7:09 pm - 8:20 am
SFO
-
BNE
43h 11m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 10:02 am
BNE
-
SFO
17h 22m1 stop
$885Delta
Tue, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 22
Delta Logo
6:49 pm - 8:20 am
SFO
-
BNE
43h 31m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 9:00 am
BNE
-
SFO
40h 20m2 stops
$888Delta
Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 8:45 am
SFO
-
BNE
25h 25m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 10:39 am
BNE
-
SFO
22h 29m2 stops
$889Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Brisbane back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, 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 $1,043 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,756 and $1,288 respectively.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,094 on average.

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 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% 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$446
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Brisbane

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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 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 $446 for a one-way ticket and $814 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Brisbane, with oneworld 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 $934 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 $1,298 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 $921 or less one-way and $1,043 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.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Brisbane Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Brisbane

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Brisbane to San Francisco

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

See more direct flights

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.
8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 212 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Food
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

A bit cramped in economy and the people in front wouldn’t put their seats up during meal service, crew did not help with that and I felt they could have done more about it.

10.0 ExcellentAnissa, Jan 2026
NAN - LAX
Read more Fiji Airways reviews

A bit cramped in economy and the people in front wouldn’t put their seats up during meal service, crew did not help with that and I felt they could have done more about it.

The airline is ok, but it needs to improve it schedules.

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.

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

I was trying to get confirmation on if my luggage was going to be moved to the earlier flight (I requested standby to get home earlier) and was unable to get help from those working at the counter. The request to be moved to an earlier flight was handled smoothly through the app and appreciate the ease of the request.

They are my favourite airline in the world by a million miles.

Do the bumpy weather the whole trip they were very few times when the seatbelt sign wasn't on

Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.

Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

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.

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

All attendents were very efficient, pleasant and happy. Everything went smoothly. The seats could have been wider. There could have been more free food instead of just one small bar.

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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to Brisbane

Information on your arrival and departure airports