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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Brisbane from $611

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BNE
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Brisbane are usually found in May or September, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Brisbane

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Brisbane (BNE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,443

One-way from

$611

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,842

Good one-way deal

$1,074 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 14/9-28/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Brisbane
26/8
  • 26/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 03m total
  • San Francisco to Brisbane
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($470 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Brisbane.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Brisbane
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Brisbane. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 July 2025.

Sun 14/922:05SFO - BNE
1 stop19h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 28/911:15BNE - SFO
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$1,443
Wed 24/1222:05SFO - BNE
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Wed 21/111:25BNE - SFO
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,444
Tue 30/922:00SFO - BNE
1 stop18h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 4/1119:25BNE - SFO
1 stop19h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,598
Tue 16/923:55SFO - BNE
1 stop41h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 30/1011:05BNE - SFO
1 stop26h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,604

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Brisbane that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Brisbane that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Brisbane

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Sun 14/9

22:05-11:00

1 stop19h 55m

Brisbane

Sun 28/9

11:15-11:50

1 stop17h 35m

$1,443

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Wed 24/12

22:05-10:20

1 stop18h 15m

Brisbane

Wed 21/1

11:25-12:25

1 stop19h 00m

$1,444

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

22:00-09:45

1 stop18h 45m

Brisbane

Tue 4/11

19:25-20:55

1 stop19h 30m

$1,598

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Tue 16/9

23:55-09:55

1 stop41h 00m

Brisbane

Thu 30/10

11:05-20:30

1 stop26h 25m

$1,604

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

16:52-19:55

3 stops34h 03m

$611

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

19:11-10:10

2 stops20h 59m

$839

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

23:55-09:55

1 stop41h 00m

$855

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

21:05-10:00

1 stop19h 55m

$935

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Mon 25/8

01:05-11:05

1 stop41h 00m

$942

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

13:05-07:05

2 stops25h 00m

$948

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Brisbane

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Brisbane

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Brisbane is 26 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from San Francisco to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Brisbane. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Brisbane

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brisbane. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Brisbane. Reviews last updated 11 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Fiji Airways, andAir New Zealand 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.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
8.4
Very Good

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Brisbane. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane?

    You will need to book a flight from San Francisco to Brisbane if you want to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane. At least 3 different airlines have flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Brisbane (BNE) on a regular basis. There are 2 flights to Brisbane from the San Francisco airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SFO to BNE to be around 14h 05m.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Brisbane flight route?

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Brisbane is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,443 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,444 and $1,598 round-trip. Air New Zealand is 26% 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 $839. Users have also found prices from $855 and $935 on Philippine Airlines and Air New Zealand, 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 (70%), Virgin Australia (70%), United Airlines( 70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Brisbane?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,481 for a flight from San Francisco to Brisbane. The cheapest flight overall is $1,074 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Brisbane) is currently priced at $1,443.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from San Francisco to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Brisbane

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Brisbane. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 11 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,058Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,235Average$1,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,713Average$2,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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