Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Brisbane?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Brisbane are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 11.4% of flights on this route were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Brisbane?

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Brisbane has a median duration of 14 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 11,377 kilometers. Flights with one stopover historically had a median duration of 20 hours and 34 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in travel time when planning their trip.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from San Francisco to Brisbane have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent deal availability. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing options when planning their journeys to Brisbane from San Francisco.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Francisco to Brisbane

2026-10-14 – 2026-10-21
SFO - Brisbane
81% AI deal score
$1,089
$962
Round trip
2026-08-17 – 2026-08-25
SFO - Brisbane
81% AI deal score
$1,129
$976
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SFO - Brisbane
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$1,049
$977
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SFO - Brisbane
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$1,089
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SFO - Brisbane
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SFO - Brisbane
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SFO - Brisbane
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San Francisco to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane

A typical journey from San Francisco to Brisbane takes about 32h 14m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. This is a long-haul flight, covering a significant distance of 11,377 km.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Brisbane, fares typically range from $892–$1688, with a median of $1182. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane? You'll find the lowest median fares in March, at $869. February is also a strong contender, with a median fare of $871, followed closely by June, where the median fare is $876. These months offer the most competitive pricing for this route.

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane involve connections. Only 11.4% of recent fares were for direct flights from San Francisco to Brisbane. For the majority of itineraries that are not non-stop, the typical number of connections is 2, which contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Brisbane

Regular price: $942 - $1,159

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane is between $942 and $1159. The current lowest deal is $957 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now $957

Low $942

High $1,159

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to BNE is March, with a median price of $869. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1922. Prices are generally lower from January to August.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $869

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,922

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Brisbane

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Brisbane

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

United Airlines

$1,306

$1,302

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Fiji Airways

$1,366

$1,140

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Air Canada

$1,164

$1,313

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Air Canada

$1,166

$1,313

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Fiji Airways

$1,105

$1,130

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Fiji Airways

$1,141

$1,130

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$1,476 → $1,124

24%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$1,464 → $1,124

23%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$1,448 → $1,124

22%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$1,448 → $1,124

22%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane

San Francisco - Brisbane route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Brisbane are above the typical level at $957.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $869.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights to Brisbane typically take 32h 14m, covering a distance of 11377 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11.4% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$942

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport is a primary gateway to Brisbane, offering convenient access for travelers from San Francisco.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$942

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Gold Coast (OOL)

Cheapest

Gold Coast Airport is a practical alternative due to its proximity and frequent domestic and international connections.

📍 ~90 km from Brisbane (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~$1,112

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Brisbane

78% AI deal score

$6,813

$6,506

Save $307

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $913. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $988, while booking 7-13 days out had an average price of $958. Prices tended to increase significantly for bookings made 60+ days in advance, reaching an average of $1627.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Brisbane was considered to be $892 or less. The median price for this route was $1182. Prices above $1688 were historically in the higher range. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $892 threshold based on observed trends.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane have been March, February, and June. In March, the median price was $869, while February saw a median of $871. June also offered competitive pricing with a median of $876. The annual median price for this route was $1182, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings.

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San Francisco to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Brisbane

Regular price: $942 - $1,159

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane is between $942 and $1159. The current lowest deal is $957 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now $957

Low $942

High $1,159

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to BNE is March, with a median price of $869. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1922. Prices are generally lower from January to August.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $869

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,922

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Brisbane

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Brisbane

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

United Airlines

$1,306

$1,302

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Fiji Airways

$1,366

$1,140

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Air Canada

$1,164

$1,313

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Air Canada

$1,166

$1,313

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Fiji Airways

$1,105

$1,130

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Fiji Airways

$1,141

$1,130

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$1,476 → $1,124

24%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$1,464 → $1,124

23%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$1,448 → $1,124

22%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$1,448 → $1,124

22%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane