What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Brisbane?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 56m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane?

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,159. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 25m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane?

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Brisbane on Cheapflights.

How popular is this San Francisco to Brisbane flight route?

The San Francisco to Brisbane flight path was viewed by 16 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Brisbane?

Departing from San Francisco to Brisbane will take you 14h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11370 km. All flights are typically direct.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Brisbane round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Brisbane is Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $974 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $1,430. Fiji Airways is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $512. Users have also found prices from $636 and $816 on Qantas Airways and United Airlines, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Brisbane ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Brisbane when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Brisbane, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Brisbane?

On average you can expect to pay $2,089 for a flight from San Francisco to Brisbane. The cheapest flight overall is $1,771 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Brisbane) is currently priced at $1,340.

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Brisbane?

Before booking your flight to Brisbane from San Francisco, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Avianca (71%), Virgin Australia (71%), United Airlines( 71%).

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Brisbane flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Brisbane?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Brisbane.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Brisbane?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Francisco to Brisbane flights typically cost between $1,944 and $1,425 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,340 on Fiji Airways (28 Oct-11 Nov). Find deals

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Brisbane are usually found in January or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Deal found 20/5$1,340

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Deal found 17/5$1,452

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Deal found 17/5$1,504

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Deal found 17/5$1,515

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Deal found 18/5$1,516

Wed 5/823:10

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Deal found 17/5$1,539

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Deal found 19/5$1,557

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Round-trip from	$1,340
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Average price	$1,725
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23:05-06:30

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

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Brisbane is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Brisbane?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Brisbane (average of $1,428). Flying from San Francisco to Brisbane in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,393). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to BNE?

When flying from San Francisco to Brisbane, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Brisbane

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways and United Airlines from San Francisco to Brisbane by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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How popular is this San Francisco to Brisbane flight route?
The San Francisco to Brisbane flight path was viewed by 16 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Brisbane?
Departing from San Francisco to Brisbane will take you 14h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11370 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Brisbane round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Brisbane is Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $974 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $1,430. Fiji Airways is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $512. Users have also found prices from $636 and $816 on Qantas Airways and United Airlines, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Brisbane?
Before booking your flight to Brisbane from San Francisco, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Avianca (71%), Virgin Australia (71%), United Airlines( 71%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Brisbane?
On average you can expect to pay $2,089 for a flight from San Francisco to Brisbane. The cheapest flight overall is $1,771 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Brisbane) is currently priced at $1,340.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Brisbane that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Brisbane flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Brisbane?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Brisbane.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Brisbane?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Brisbane by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Brisbane?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Brisbane (average of $1,428). Flying from San Francisco to Brisbane in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,393). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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