What percentage of Brisbane to San Francisco flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 3.3% of flights from Brisbane to San Francisco were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that direct flight options are less common for this route. Most journeys typically involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Brisbane to San Francisco?

A direct flight from Brisbane to San Francisco typically has a duration of 12 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 11,377 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to 22 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should factor in these considerable differences in flight time when planning their journey, depending on whether they choose a direct or connecting option.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Brisbane to San Francisco?

Historically, good prices on flights from Brisbane to San Francisco are frequently available. This route is classified as one with frequent deals across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can often find favorable pricing when planning their trips. This suggests a consistent availability of competitive offers for this particular route.

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Brisbane to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco

A typical journey from Brisbane to San Francisco takes about 12h 55m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, you can expect a median connecting flight time of 26h 45m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 12h 55m. This route is classified as a long-haul journey, covering a significant distance of 11,377 kilometers.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Brisbane to San Francisco, fares typically range from $1128–$1830, with a median of $1509. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 25% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco is typically during April, with a median fare of $917. Other affordable months include May, where the median fare is $1056, and February, with a median fare of $1080. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

When flying from Brisbane to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 3.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally anticipate a journey involving at least one layover.

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to San Francisco

Regular price: A$1,543 - A$2,704

Prices for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1543 AUD and 2704 AUD. The current lowest deal is 965 AUD with Fiji Airways for travel from Oct 7-Oct 10.

now A$965

Low A$1,543

High A$2,704

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco is April, with a median price of $925. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $2337. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$925

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,337

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Brisbane to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to San Francisco

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

A$1,878

A$1,210

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Qatar Airways

A$2,360

A$2,547

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Qatar Airways

A$2,080

A$2,631

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Qatar Airways

A$2,225

A$2,663

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

QantasLink

A$1,835

A$1,117

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

A$1,901

A$2,679

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco

25 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 27

A$2,441 → A$1,307

46%

15 nights

Feb 11 - Feb 26

A$2,127 → A$1,179

45%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

A$2,338 → A$1,532

34%

6 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 25

A$1,887 → A$1,087

42%

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Brisbane - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Brisbane to San Francisco are above the typical level at $965.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $925.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 55m

Direct flights from Brisbane to San Francisco typically take 12h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 3.3% of recent flights from Brisbane to San Francisco are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal for $965

Fiji Airways recently offered a flight from Brisbane to San Francisco for $965.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco appear frequently.

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is a primary option for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,223

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF)

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) is an alternative option for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$2,059

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a primary gateway for flights arriving in San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,223

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic connections and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~30 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,384

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Nov 14

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San Francisco, United States

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$2,957

$2,413

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Business Class

From BNE

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Nov 07

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,967

$2,414

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Business Class

From BNE

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Nov 01

San Francisco, United States

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$2,953

$2,414

Save $539

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Business Class

From BNE

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Nov 16

San Francisco, United States

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$2,961

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From BNE

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San Francisco, United States

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Business Class

From BNE

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San Francisco, United States

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$2,933

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Business Class

From BNE

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San Francisco, United States

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$2,930

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Business Class

From BNE

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Jan 12

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,889

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Business Class

From BNE

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San Francisco, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best time to book flights from Brisbane to San Francisco is typically within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price observed was $971. Booking 7-13 days out saw a slightly higher average price of $1038. Prices tended to increase significantly further out, with flights booked 14-27 days in advance averaging $1532, and those booked 28-59 days ahead averaging $1483. This suggests that last-minute bookings often present more favorable prices for this route.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Brisbane to San Francisco is considered to be $1128 or less. The median price for this route was $1509. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed flights costing $1830 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around or below the good price threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco are April and May, with median prices of $917 and $1056 respectively. February also showed a relatively low median price of $1080. The annual median price for this route was $1509. Travelers looking for more economical options should consider planning their trips during these months to potentially find better deals.

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Brisbane to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to San Francisco

Regular price: A$1,543 - A$2,704

Prices for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1543 AUD and 2704 AUD. The current lowest deal is 965 AUD with Fiji Airways for travel from Oct 7-Oct 10.

now A$965

Low A$1,543

High A$2,704

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$925

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,337

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Brisbane to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to San Francisco

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

A$1,878

A$1,210

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Qatar Airways

A$2,360

A$2,547

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Qatar Airways

A$2,080

A$2,631

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Qatar Airways

A$2,225

A$2,663

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

QantasLink

A$1,835

A$1,117

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

A$1,901

A$2,679

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco

25 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 27

A$2,441 → A$1,307

46%

15 nights

Feb 11 - Feb 26

A$2,127 → A$1,179

45%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

A$2,338 → A$1,532

34%

6 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 25

A$1,887 → A$1,087

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco

Brisbane - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Brisbane to San Francisco are above the typical level at $965.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $925.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 55m

Direct flights from Brisbane to San Francisco typically take 12h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 3.3% of recent flights from Brisbane to San Francisco are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal for $965

Fiji Airways recently offered a flight from Brisbane to San Francisco for $965.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco appear frequently.

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is a primary option for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,223

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF)

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) is an alternative option for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$2,059

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a primary gateway for flights arriving in San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,223

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic connections and direct BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,999

$2,414

Save $585

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Brisbane to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Brisbane to San Francisco

Brisbane to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco

Direct flights from Brisbane to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco

Brisbane - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 12h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal for $965

Deals appear frequently for this route

Brisbane main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Nov 14

Nov 20

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Nov 14

Nov 01

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Brisbane to San Francisco?

How much should a flight from Brisbane to San Francisco cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco?

What percentage of Brisbane to San Francisco flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Brisbane to San Francisco?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Brisbane to San Francisco?

Related routes

More routes from Brisbane

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Brisbane to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco

Direct flights from Brisbane to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco

Brisbane - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 12h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal for $965

Deals appear frequently for this route

Brisbane main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Feb 06

Nov 21

Nov 14

Nov 20

Nov 07

Nov 01

Nov 16

Nov 22

Nov 14

Nov 01

Jan 12

Nov 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Brisbane to San Francisco?

How much should a flight from Brisbane to San Francisco cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco?