What percentage of Brisbane to San Francisco flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights from Brisbane to San Francisco constituted 3.3% of all available flights. The majority of flights on this route typically involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from Brisbane to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Brisbane to San Francisco covers a distance of 11377 km and has a median duration of 12 hours and 55 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging 22 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when choosing between direct and connecting options.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Brisbane to San Francisco have been frequent. This route is classified as one with regular opportunities for favorable fares. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing when planning their trips, especially when booking within the optimal window. Consistent availability of good prices makes this a favorable route for budget-conscious travelers.

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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. For those rare direct flights from Brisbane to San Francisco, the journey time is also around 12h 55m.

For travelers seeking 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 have been classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco? The data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $917. Following closely are May, with a median of $1056, and February, where the median fare is $1080. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco connect at least once, with only 3.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally anticipate at least one layover on your journey.

The distance between Brisbane and San Francisco is approximately 11,377 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul international route. This substantial distance means you should prepare for an extended travel experience.

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to San Francisco

Regular price: A$1,593 - A$1,970

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

The regular price range for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco is typically between 1,593 AUD and 1,970 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1,146 AUD with Fiji Airways, for travel from Sep 9-Sep 12.

now A$1,146

Low A$1,593

High A$1,970

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

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,742

A$1,505

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,749

A$1,228

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,782

A$1,307

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,788

A$1,355

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,899

A$1,387

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$2,028

A$1,570

One-way

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

22 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 30

A$2,534 → A$1,743

31%

4 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 16

A$1,910 → A$1,149

40%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

A$2,365 → A$1,608

32%

19 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 25

A$2,518 → A$1,769

30%

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, with a median price of $1509.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco, with a median price of $917.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 55m.

A direct flight from Brisbane to San Francisco typically takes 12h 55m, while connecting flights average 26h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 3.3% of recent flights from Brisbane to San Francisco are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines has offered direct flights from Brisbane to San Francisco recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

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

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a great arrival choice for flights from Brisbane to 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 routes and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from destination city (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,381

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco has been 0-6 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $971. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $1038. For bookings made 14-27 days in advance, the average price was $1532, indicating that last-minute deals are often available for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Brisbane to San Francisco was typically $1128 or less. The median price for this route was $1509. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $1830 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical fare should target prices below the median.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco include April, with a median price of $917, and May, with a median price of $1056. February also showed a median price of $1080. These months are generally more affordable compared to the annual median price of $1509 for this route. Planning your trip during these times could result in savings.

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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$1,593 - A$1,970

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

The regular price range for flights from Brisbane to San Francisco is typically between 1,593 AUD and 1,970 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1,146 AUD with Fiji Airways, for travel from Sep 9-Sep 12.

now A$1,146

Low A$1,593

High A$1,970

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

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,742

A$1,505

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,749

A$1,228

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,782

A$1,307

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,788

A$1,355

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,899

A$1,387

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - San Francisco

Brisbane (BNE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$2,028

A$1,570

One-way

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

22 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 30

A$2,534 → A$1,743

31%

4 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 16

A$1,910 → A$1,149

40%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

A$2,365 → A$1,608

32%

19 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 25

A$2,518 → A$1,769

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco