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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Brisbane

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Brisbane Airport (BNE). 7,070 miles, 14h 40m nonstop.

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SFO to BNE 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
14h 40mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
QF1 airlineQantas
Nonstop flights per day
1all airlines combined
Cheapest month
February 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Wednesday21% less than Friday
Time difference
17h aheadBrisbane vs San Francisco

San Francisco to Brisbane

Round trips from $521

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Feb 9.

Cheapest month: February 2027

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San Francisco to Brisbane fares by month

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.

  1. September 2026from Wed, Sep 30$649
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 13$571
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 4$603
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 8$577
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 26$524
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 9$521

Airlines flying San Francisco to Brisbane

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.

Which airport should I use?

San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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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.
  • February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $521; September 2026 is the most expensive at $649 and up, a difference of $128 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Wednesday averages 21% less than a Friday 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.
  • Brisbane is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 17 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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San Francisco to Brisbane: common questions

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Brisbane?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Brisbane (BNE) takes about 14h 40m 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 SFO to BNE?

Qantas operates nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Brisbane (BNE), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through AKL and NAN.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Brisbane?

Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Brisbane (BNE), starting at $521 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Brisbane 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 San Francisco and Brisbane?

Brisbane is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and BNE on Australia/Brisbane time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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