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FJ Return flights from $1,178
Dep. Wed 16 SepRet. Fri 02 Oct$1,178
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$1,186
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Dep. Sat 19 SepRet. Sun 04 Oct$1,186
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$1,186
Dep. Sun 17 JanRet. Sat 30 Jan$1,186
Dep. Sat 30 JanRet. Sun 14 Feb$1,186
Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Sun 23 Aug$1,186
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,186
Dep. Sun 23 AugRet. Sun 06 Sep$1,186
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Wed 09 Sep$1,186
Dep. Wed 07 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$1,186
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$1,186
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$1,186
Dep. Sat 19 SepRet. Fri 02 Oct$1,186
Dep. Sat 29 AugRet. Sat 12 Sep$1,225
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Sun 23 Aug$1,233
Dep. Sat 14 NovRet. Sat 28 Nov$1,234
Dep. Sat 14 NovRet. Sun 29 Nov$1,250
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Fri 07 Aug$1,257
Dep. Sat 23 JanRet. Sun 07 Feb$1,274
Dep. Sat 05 SepRet. Sat 19 Sep$1,276
Dep. Sat 20 MarRet. Sun 04 Apr$1,276
Dep. Fri 11 SepRet. Fri 25 Sep$1,522
Dep. Fri 08 JanRet. Fri 22 Jan$1,547
Dep. Mon 10 MayRet. Sun 16 May$1,572
Dep. Wed 09 DecRet. Wed 06 Jan$1,907
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Fri 21 Aug$2,823

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Brisbane to San Francisco

Return fares from Brisbane to San Francisco by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026
$1,231
Sep 2026
$1,161
Oct 2026
$1,377
Nov 2026
$1,414
Jan 2027
$2,637
Feb 2027
$1,368
Mar 2027
$1,467

The cheapest month to fly to San Francisco is September 2026, with return fares from $1,161 — 56% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $2,637).

When Should You Fly to San Francisco?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco, with return fares from $1,161. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,637 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to San Francisco average around $1,522. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, August and February, you'll generally pay up to 24% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Brisbane to San Francisco Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Brisbane to San Francisco return airfares.

August 2026
$1,231
September 2026
$1,161
October 2026
$1,377
November 2026
$1,414
January 2027
$2,637
February 2027
$1,368
March 2027
$1,467

Average Brisbane to San Francisco Return Prices

These are the average prices for Brisbane to San Francisco return airfares.

July 2026
$2,963
August 2026
$2,684
September 2026
$2,535
October 2026
$2,501
November 2026
$2,423
December 2026
$3,190
January 2027
$3,521
February 2027
$2,680
March 2027
$2,625
April 2027
$2,501

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Brisbane to San Francisco

When is the cheapest time to travel from Brisbane to San Francisco?

The cheapest month to travel is typically September.

How much do return flights from Brisbane to San Francisco cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Brisbane to San Francisco is $1178.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Brisbane to San Francisco is 16 September 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to San Francisco?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to San Francisco is Fiji Airways.

Which airlines fly direct from Brisbane to San Francisco?

United and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Brisbane to San Francisco take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 12 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for San Francisco?

The IATA code for San Francisco is SFO. It is located in United States (USA) at coordinates 37.6189, -122.375.

When should you book flights to San Francisco?

From our data, you should book flights to San Francisco 60 days out.


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