International route
Cheap flights from Brisbane to San Francisco
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 7,070 miles, 13h 20m nonstop.
BNE to SFO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,070 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 13h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- QF1 airlineQantas
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 17h behindSan Francisco vs Brisbane
Brisbane to San Francisco
Round trips from $512
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 19.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Brisbane to San Francisco
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Auckland (AKL)NZ1 airline
- Nadi (NAN)FJ1 airline
Which airport should I use?
BrisbaneSan Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only Qantas flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through AKL or NAN is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $512; September 2026 is the most expensive at $677 and up, a difference of $165 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- San Francisco is 17 hours behind Brisbane. A morning departure lands in San Francisco with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate
San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.
Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.
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Search Brisbane to San FranciscoBrisbane to San Francisco: common questions
How long is the flight from Brisbane to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Brisbane (BNE) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 13h 20m gate to gate, covering 7,070 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from BNE to SFO?
Qantas operates nonstop flights from Brisbane (BNE) to San Francisco (SFO), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through AKL and NAN.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Brisbane (BNE) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $512 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Brisbane to San Francisco flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Brisbane and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 17 hours behind Brisbane. BNE is on Australia/Brisbane time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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