Can I fly direct from Port Macquarie to Brisbane?

Direct flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 3.9% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connecting flights, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This data reflects trends observed over a 90-day period.

How long does it take to fly from Port Macquarie to Brisbane?

A direct flight from Port Macquarie to Brisbane typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 451 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes. These durations represent the historical averages for this route.

How often do Port Macquarie to Brisbane flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Port Macquarie to Brisbane route have shown regular fluctuations. This indicates that price drops are a consistent occurrence for this particular route. Travelers can typically expect to see opportunities for price changes over time, based on observations from a 30-day period.

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PQQ - Brisbane
43% AI deal score
A$358
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Port Macquarie to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane

For cheap flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane, right now, fares are near the typical level, with about 10% of recent fares classified as a good price. Prices typically range from $414–$579, with a median of $507 over the last 90 days. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Port Macquarie to Brisbane? The data indicates that November is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $100. Following closely, February offers a median fare of $155, and August is also a good option with a median fare of $157.

Most itineraries from Port Macquarie to Brisbane connect at least once, with only 3.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from Port Macquarie to Brisbane? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 10h 10m. This duration reflects the median travel time for all itineraries observed over the last 90 days, accounting for the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

The route from Port Macquarie to Brisbane covers a distance of 451 km, classifying it as a short-haul journey. This distance typically involves shorter flight times and is often served by regional carriers or smaller aircraft.

How much is a round trip from Port Macquarie to Brisbane

Regular price: A$235 - A$512

Prices for flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane is 235 AUD to 512 AUD. The current lowest deal is 238 AUD with QantasLink, for travel from Jan 6-Jan 18.

now A$238

Low A$235

High A$512

The cheapest time to fly from Port Macquarie to Brisbane

The cheapest month to fly from PQQ to BNE is November, with a median price of $100. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $543. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$100

September

Most Expensive

Flights from A$543

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Port Macquarie to Brisbane

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PQQ - Brisbane

Port Macquarie (PQQ) - Brisbane (BNE)

QantasLink

A$849

A$857

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PQQ - Brisbane

Port Macquarie (PQQ) - Brisbane (BNE)

QantasLink

A$847

A$833

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PQQ - Brisbane

Port Macquarie (PQQ) - Brisbane (BNE)

QantasLink

A$1,113

A$788

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PQQ - Brisbane

Port Macquarie (PQQ) - Brisbane (BNE)

QantasLink

A$363

A$444

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PQQ - Brisbane

Port Macquarie (PQQ) - Brisbane (BNE)

QantasLink

A$434

A$456

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PQQ - Brisbane

Port Macquarie (PQQ) - Brisbane (BNE)

QantasLink

A$437

A$458

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

A$1,113 → A$788

29%

3 nights

Jan 5 - Jan 8

A$588 → A$318

46%

6 nights

Jan 5 - Jan 11

A$586 → A$318

46%

2 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 21

A$584 → A$318

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Port Macquarie to Brisbane

Port Macquarie - Brisbane route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Port Macquarie to Brisbane are below the typical level at $238.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Port Macquarie to Brisbane, at $100.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 10h 10m

The median flight time from Port Macquarie to Brisbane is 10 hours 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink offers direct flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane appear regularly.

Port Macquarie main airports to depart from

Port Macquarie (PQQ)

Cheapest

Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) is a convenient departure point for flights to Brisbane.

📍 ~3 km from Port Macquarie (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$222

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport is a convenient option for flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane.

📍 ~15 km from Brisbane city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$222

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Gold Coast (OOL)

Gold Coast Airport is a practical alternative due to its proximity and frequent domestic services.

📍 ~90 km from Brisbane (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$555

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane is typically 7-13 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight was around $289. Booking within 0-6 days of departure also showed relatively lower prices, averaging $316. However, prices tended to increase significantly for bookings made further in advance, reaching an average of $546 for flights booked 28-59 days out and $578 for those booked 60+ days in advance, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Port Macquarie to Brisbane is generally considered a good deal if the price is $414 or less. Historically, the median price for this route has been around $507. Prices above $579 typically fall into the more expensive range. This threshold is based on an analysis of prices over a 90-day period.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Port Macquarie to Brisbane, with a median price of $100. February and August also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $155 and $157 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $507, indicating that these months offer significant savings. This analysis is based on data collected over a 270-day window.

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Port Macquarie to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane

Most itineraries from Port Macquarie to Brisbane connect at least once, with only 3.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Port Macquarie to Brisbane

Regular price: A$235 - A$512

Prices for flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane is 235 AUD to 512 AUD. The current lowest deal is 238 AUD with QantasLink, for travel from Jan 6-Jan 18.

now A$238

Low A$235

High A$512

The cheapest time to fly from Port Macquarie to Brisbane

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$100

September

Most Expensive

Flights from A$543

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Port Macquarie to Brisbane

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PQQ - Brisbane

Port Macquarie (PQQ) - Brisbane (BNE)

QantasLink

A$849

A$857

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PQQ - Brisbane

Port Macquarie (PQQ) - Brisbane (BNE)

QantasLink

A$847

A$833

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PQQ - Brisbane

Port Macquarie (PQQ) - Brisbane (BNE)

QantasLink

A$1,113

A$788

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PQQ - Brisbane

Port Macquarie (PQQ) - Brisbane (BNE)

QantasLink

A$363

A$444

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PQQ - Brisbane

Port Macquarie (PQQ) - Brisbane (BNE)

QantasLink

A$434

A$456

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PQQ - Brisbane

Port Macquarie (PQQ) - Brisbane (BNE)

QantasLink

A$437

A$458

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

A$1,113 → A$788

29%

3 nights

Jan 5 - Jan 8

A$588 → A$318

46%

6 nights

Jan 5 - Jan 11

A$586 → A$318

46%

2 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 21

A$584 → A$318

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Port Macquarie to Brisbane