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 overall flight options. Historically, approximately 11.4% of flights on this route were direct. For flights with connections, travelers typically experienced 2 stopovers. This data reflects trends observed across the trailing quarter.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Brisbane?

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Brisbane covers a distance of 11,377 kilometers and has a median duration of 14 hours and 20 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to 20 hours and 34 minutes. These durations are based on observed flight patterns.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from San Francisco to Brisbane are frequently available. This route is classified as one with frequent deals, based on observations over a 30-day period. Travelers can often find competitive pricing for this destination.

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SFO - Brisbane
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$1,067
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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 involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the common travel experience for this long-haul route. The median number of stopovers for connecting flights is 2, indicating that direct flights are not the norm for this particular route.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Brisbane, fares typically range from $892–$1688, with a median price of $1182. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting 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? The data indicates that March is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $869. Following closely, February offers a median fare of $871, and June presents a median fare of $876. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane connect at least once, with only 11.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should generally expect a journey involving multiple legs rather than a direct route.

The distance between San Francisco and Brisbane is approximately 11,377 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance contributes to the extended journey times and the prevalence of connecting flights rather than direct options.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Brisbane

Regular price: $898 - $1,185

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 $898 to $1185. The current lowest deal is $1009 with Fiji Airways, for travel from Oct 17-Oct 31.

now $1,009

Low $898

High $1,185

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane 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

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,242

$1,300

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,242

$1,316

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Air Canada

$1,238

$1,285

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Air Canada

$1,167

$1,291

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Air Canada

$1,101

$1,210

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Air Canada

$1,153

$1,203

One-way

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

7 nights

Feb 21 - Feb 28

$1,152 → $690

40%

7 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 4

$1,065 → $697

35%

7 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 23

$1,058 → $692

35%

7 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 24

$1,058 → $693

35%

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 for San Francisco to Brisbane are above the typical level at $1009.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane are March, February, and June.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 32h 14m

Flights from San Francisco to Brisbane typically take 32 hours and 14 minutes with connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11.4% of recent flights from San Francisco to Brisbane are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered 1 direct flight deal from San Francisco to Brisbane recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$697

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport is a convenient choice for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane.

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

💸 Flights from ~$692

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 some international connections.

📍 ~90 km from Brisbane (reachable by car, train, and bus, but expect heavy traffic congestion).

💸 Flights from ~$795

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Brisbane

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Best Elite deals to Brisbane

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From SFO

Elite

Dec 01

Brisbane, Australia

87% AI deal score

$7,134

$5,593

Save $1,541

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 05

Brisbane, Australia

87% AI deal score

$7,251

$5,610

Save $1,641

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 05

Brisbane, Australia

87% AI deal score

$7,238

$5,610

Save $1,628

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 24

Brisbane, Australia

87% AI deal score

$7,524

$5,657

Save $1,867

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 23

Brisbane, Australia

87% AI deal score

$7,538

$5,693

Save $1,845

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 25

Brisbane, Australia

87% AI deal score

$7,490

$5,694

Save $1,796

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 07

Brisbane, Australia

87% AI deal score

$7,375

$5,710

Save $1,665

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 07

Brisbane, Australia

87% AI deal score

$7,520

$5,710

Save $1,810

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 02

Brisbane, Australia

87% AI deal score

$7,261

$5,710

Save $1,551

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 08

Brisbane, Australia

87% AI deal score

$7,521

$5,721

Save $1,800

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 01

Brisbane, Australia

87% AI deal score

$7,377

$5,721

Save $1,656

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 08

Brisbane, Australia

87% AI deal score

$7,684

$5,721

Save $1,963

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane is typically 14-27 days prior to 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 60+ days out resulted in a significantly higher average price of $1627. These trends were observed across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from San Francisco to Brisbane is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $892. The median price for this route was $1182, with 75% of prices observed being $1688 or less. These thresholds are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane include March, with a median price of $869, and February, with a median price of $871. June also showed a competitive median price of $876. The annual median price for this route was $1182, based on data collected over 270 days.

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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: $898 - $1,185

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 $898 to $1185. The current lowest deal is $1009 with Fiji Airways, for travel from Oct 17-Oct 31.

now $1,009

Low $898

High $1,185

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane

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

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,242

$1,300

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,242

$1,316

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Air Canada

$1,238

$1,285

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Air Canada

$1,167

$1,291

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Air Canada

$1,101

$1,210

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Brisbane

San Francisco (SFO) - Brisbane (BNE)

Air Canada

$1,153

$1,203

One-way

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

7 nights

Feb 21 - Feb 28

$1,152 → $690

40%

7 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 4

$1,065 → $697

35%

7 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 23

$1,058 → $692

35%

7 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 24

$1,058 → $693

35%

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 for San Francisco to Brisbane are above the typical level at $1009.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane are March, February, and June.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 32h 14m

Flights from San Francisco to Brisbane typically take 32 hours and 14 minutes with connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11.4% of recent flights from San Francisco to Brisbane are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered 1 direct flight deal from San Francisco to Brisbane recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$697

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport is a convenient choice for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane.

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

💸 Flights from ~$692

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 some international connections.

Brisbane, Australia

87% AI deal score

$7,684

$5,721

Save $1,963

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Brisbane

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Brisbane

San Francisco to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Brisbane

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane

Direct flights from San Francisco to Brisbane

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Brisbane

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane

San Francisco - Brisbane route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

March is historically cheapest

Typically 32h 14m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Brisbane

Best Elite deals to Brisbane

Dec 01

Dec 05

Dec 05

Dec 24

Dec 23

Dec 25

Dec 07

Dec 07

Dec 02

Dec 08

Dec 01

Dec 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

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

How do I know if a San Francisco to Brisbane flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane?

Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Brisbane?

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Brisbane?

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

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Brisbane from other cities

San Francisco to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Brisbane

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane

Direct flights from San Francisco to Brisbane

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Brisbane

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane

San Francisco - Brisbane route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

March is historically cheapest

Typically 32h 14m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Brisbane

Best Elite deals to Brisbane

Dec 01

Dec 05

Dec 05

Dec 24

Dec 23

Dec 25

Dec 07

Dec 07

Dec 02

Dec 08

Dec 01

Dec 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

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

How do I know if a San Francisco to Brisbane flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane?