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.
The timezone in Brisbane is UTC+10, which is 18 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Flights from SFO to BNE start from 23:05 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 23:25 with United Airlines. In total, you can choose from six weekly San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SFO to BNE flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Brisbane (and then discovering more of Australia!) is easy with United. This popular carrier offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is United.
United is the most punctual carrier that offers SFO to BNE flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and BNE:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Sydney Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport flight is Rs150,009. A return ticket is currently Rs263,667. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book nine months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SFO to BNE.
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 see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BNE:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Brisbane Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals or Alpha Car Rental to explore Brisbane and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Brisbane Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Brisbane Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Brisbane. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Brisbane. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Brisbane Airport for January if you want to visit Brisbane during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to BNE around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres south-east of Brisbane, a trip to Gold Coast will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like SkyPoint Observation Deck, Pelican Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.
