Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Around 14 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport.
Brisbane's timezone is UTC+10, making Brisbane 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Flights from SFO to BNE start from 23:05 — the first with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:30 with United Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of seven weekly San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SFO to BNE flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Brisbane (and then seeing more of Australia!) is a cinch with United Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport.
United Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates SFO to BNE flights. A dependable 81.48% of its services on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between SFO and BNE:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
350 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. A return flight starts from 814 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from SFO to BNE by booking at least three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Landing cheap flights from SFO to BNE is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BNE instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Brisbane Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Alpha Car Hire and explore beyond Brisbane's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Brisbane Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Brisbane Airport to the centre of Brisbane has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport is April, while January is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Brisbane based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Brisbane, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to BNE sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Brisbane, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Journey around 72 kilometres south-east to Gold Coast to check off its leading sights. From SkyPoint Observation Deck to PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Toowoomba is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 105 kilometres west of Brisbane. No trip is complete without a visit to Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.
