Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Brisbane is 18 hours ahead of San Diego and observes the UTC+10 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SAN to BNE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Brisbane Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SAN and BNE include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
When it comes to San Diego International Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Brisbane Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SAN:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
If you're getting in on a late San Diego International Airport to Brisbane Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BNE:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Brisbane Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals or Alpha Car Rental and find adventure across Brisbane and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Brisbane Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Brisbane Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Brisbane. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Brisbane Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Brisbane. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from San Diego International Airport to Brisbane Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Brisbane, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SAN to BNE in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
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