Cheap flights from Brisbane to San Francisco from $487

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — SFO
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Brisbane to San Francisco are usually found in November or October, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brisbane to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Mon 8/1211:40BNE - SFO
Nonstop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1223:10SFO - BNE
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,411
Wed 24/1211:05BNE - SFO
2 stops29h 56mDelta
Mon 5/116:03SFO - BNE
1 stop22h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/12$1,419
Sun 7/1211:40BNE - SFO
Nonstop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1223:10SFO - BNE
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,485
Wed 24/1211:05BNE - SFO
2 stops22h 59mDelta
Fri 2/106:00SFO - BNE
2 stops32h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/12$1,493
Sun 7/1211:40BNE - SFO
Nonstop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/123:10SFO - BNE
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,561
Fri 26/1210:40BNE - SFO
2 stops31h 23mDelta
Fri 2/106:00SFO - BNE
1 stop32h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/12$1,568
Sun 7/1211:20BNE - SFO
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Sun 14/1222:05SFO - BNE
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,597
Thu 25/1211:40BNE - SFO
Nonstop13h 10mVirgin Australia
Sat 3/123:05SFO - BNE
1 stop26h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$1,803
Wed 24/1211:40BNE - SFO
Nonstop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/123:00SFO - BNE
1 stop40h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,810

Find flight deals from Brisbane to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Brisbane (BNE) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$938

One-way from

$487

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,296

Good round-trip deal

$1,270 or less

Good one-way deal

$714 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 23/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 20m total
  • Brisbane to San Francisco
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • Brisbane to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($425 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($103 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Brisbane to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Brisbane to San Francisco.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Brisbane to San Francisco 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 5 December 2025.
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Fly from

Brisbane

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

11:25-21:25

2 stops28h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

17:20-10:35

2 stops23h 15m

$1,264

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Mon 19/1

10:45-12:20

1 stop19h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

18:50-08:45

1 stop19h 55m

$1,269

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Thu 5/3

08:20-11:05

1 stop20h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 19/3

20:50-09:55

1 stop20h 05m

$1,364

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Mon 19/1

11:40-06:50

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

23:10-07:30

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,411

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Wed 10/12

11:40-06:50

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

23:10-07:30

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,485

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Fri 26/12

11:20-12:25

1 stop19h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

18:50-10:35

2 stops22h 45m

$1,633

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Mon 19/1

11:40-06:50

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

23:05-13:20

1 stop20h 15m

$1,641

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Fri 26/12

11:40-06:50

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

23:10-06:30

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,698

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

11:40-06:50

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

23:05-13:20

1 stop20h 15m

$1,718

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Thu 5/3

12:10-16:20

1 stop22h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 19/3

23:55-07:15

2 stops38h 20m

$1,751

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Brisbane to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Brisbane to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to San Francisco (average of $913). Flying from Brisbane to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,261). 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 BNE to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 5 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Brisbane to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco?

    Booking a flight from Brisbane (BNE) to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you wish to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco. On a typical day, there are 5 flights from Brisbane to San Francisco, all of which are around 12h 55m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 10 airlines when you book a flight from Brisbane to San Francisco.

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

  • How long is the flight from Brisbane to San Francisco?

    Airlines like Air Canada, Air New Zealand, and United Airlines fly from Brisbane to San Francisco in about 13h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 35m. The distance between Brisbane and San Francisco is about 11370 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Brisbane to San Francisco is Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $879 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and United Airlines, starting at $967 and $1,035 round-trip. Users have found that Fiji Airways is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $453. Air New Zealand flights start at $629 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $728 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Brisbane to San Francisco on time: Avianca (90%), Virgin Australia (89%), United Airlines (89%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Brisbane to San Francisco is $630. On average you can expect to pay $2,881. The most popular route, (Brisbane - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $933.

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane to San Francisco 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 Brisbane to San Francisco?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to San Francisco (average of $913). Flying from Brisbane to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,261). 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 10 airlines flying from Brisbane to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$880Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$968Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,036Average$1,914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,095Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,106Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EVA AirCheapest$1,150Average$1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,371Average$1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,406Average$1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,453Average$2,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,485Average$1,672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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