Are there direct flights from Sydney to Brisbane?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available from Sydney to Brisbane. Historically, direct flights have accounted for 72% of all observed flights on this route. For flights that include a stopover, there is typically one stop. This makes direct travel a frequent option for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Sydney to Brisbane?

A direct flight from Sydney to Brisbane typically takes approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 95 minutes. Flights with one stopover, however, can take considerably longer, with a median duration of 6 hours and 20 minutes (380 minutes).

How often do Sydney to Brisbane flight prices drop?

Flight prices for the Sydney to Brisbane route are classified as dropping frequently. This indicates that travelers historically have regular opportunities to find reduced fares. Price fluctuations are a common occurrence on this route.

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Sydney to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Brisbane

Right now, only 1% of recent fares from Sydney to Brisbane are classified as a good price. If you are looking for cheap flights from Sydney to Brisbane, prices are currently above the typical level for this route. Fares typically range from $182–$403, with a median of $265.

A typical journey from Sydney to Brisbane takes about 1h 35m. This route is considered a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 753 km.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Brisbane? The data indicates that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $110. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $146, followed by February at a median of $183.

For flights from Sydney to Brisbane, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights making up 72% of recent fares. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Brisbane

Regular price: A$180 - A$438

Prices for flights from Sydney to Brisbane are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Sydney to Brisbane typically range from AUD180 to AUD438. The current lowest deal is AUD130 with Jetstar, for travel from Jan 12-Jan 16.

now A$130

Low A$180

High A$438

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Brisbane

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Brisbane is May, with a median price of $110. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $346. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$110

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$346

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Brisbane

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Brisbane

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Brisbane

Sydney (SYD) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$202

A$199

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Brisbane

Sydney (SYD) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$169

A$199

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Brisbane

Sydney (SYD) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$202

A$199

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Brisbane

Sydney (SYD) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$202

A$214

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WSI - Brisbane

Sydney (WSI) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$200

A$145

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WSI - Brisbane

Sydney (WSI) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$266

A$196

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Brisbane

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

A$288 → A$191

34%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

A$271 → A$177

35%

4 nights

Jan 12 - Jan 16

A$227 → A$151

33%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

A$288 → A$212

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Brisbane

Sydney - Brisbane route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Brisbane are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically cheapest at $110

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Brisbane, with a median price of $110.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 35m

Direct flights from Sydney to Brisbane typically take 1 hour and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

72% of recent flights are direct

72% of recent flights from Sydney to Brisbane are direct, with 1 stopover for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights on the Sydney to Brisbane route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to Brisbane are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Cheapest

Western Sydney International Airport offers a potential alternative for flights from Sydney to Brisbane.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$158

Sydney (SYD)

Sydney Airport is a primary option for flights from Sydney to Brisbane.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$163

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is a primary arrival airport for flights from Sydney.

📍 ~13 km from Brisbane city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$129

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Gold Coast (OOL)

Gold Coast Airport is a useful alternative due to its proximity to Brisbane via the M1 motorway.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$119

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Dec 31

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Dec 31

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74% AI deal score

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From SYD

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Dec 31

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74% AI deal score

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From SYD

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74% AI deal score

$2,713

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Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Dec 25

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74% AI deal score

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From SYD

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Dec 31

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74% AI deal score

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From SYD

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Dec 17

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74% AI deal score

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From SYD

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Dec 25

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From SYD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

Historically, booking flights from Sydney to Brisbane 60 or more days in advance typically offers the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked within 6 days of departure averaged $559. In contrast, booking 60+ days out resulted in an average price of $262. This indicates a significant price difference based on the booking window.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Brisbane is considered to be $182 or less. The median price for this route was $265 during this period. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $403 or less.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Brisbane, with a median price of $110. January and February also offered lower median prices, at $146 and $183 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $265, indicating that certain months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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Sydney to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Brisbane

A typical journey from Sydney to Brisbane takes about 1h 35m. This route is considered a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 753 km.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Brisbane

Regular price: A$180 - A$438

Prices for flights from Sydney to Brisbane are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Sydney to Brisbane typically range from AUD180 to AUD438. The current lowest deal is AUD130 with Jetstar, for travel from Jan 12-Jan 16.

now A$130

Low A$180

High A$438

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Brisbane

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$110

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$346

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Brisbane

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Brisbane

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Brisbane

Sydney (SYD) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$202

A$199

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Brisbane

Sydney (SYD) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$169

A$199

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Brisbane

Sydney (SYD) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$202

A$199

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Brisbane

Sydney (SYD) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$202

A$214

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WSI - Brisbane

Sydney (WSI) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$200

A$145

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WSI - Brisbane

Sydney (WSI) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$266

A$196

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Brisbane

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

A$288 → A$191

34%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

A$271 → A$177

35%

4 nights

Jan 12 - Jan 16

A$227 → A$151

33%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

A$288 → A$212

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Brisbane

Sydney - Brisbane route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Brisbane are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically cheapest at $110

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Brisbane, with a median price of $110.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 35m

Direct flights from Sydney to Brisbane typically take 1 hour and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

72% of recent flights are direct

72% of recent flights from Sydney to Brisbane are direct, with 1 stopover for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights on the Sydney to Brisbane route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to Brisbane are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Cheapest

Western Sydney International Airport offers a potential alternative for flights from Sydney to Brisbane.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$158

Sydney (SYD)

Sydney Airport is a primary option for flights from Sydney to Brisbane.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$163

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is a primary arrival airport for flights from Sydney.

📍 ~13 km from Brisbane city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$129

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Gold Coast (OOL)

Gold Coast Airport is a useful alternative due to its proximity to Brisbane via the M1 motorway.

Brisbane, Australia

66% AI deal score

$2,697

$2,255

Save $442

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Brisbane

Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to Brisbane

Sydney to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Brisbane

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Brisbane

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Brisbane

Direct flights from Sydney to Brisbane

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Brisbane

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Brisbane

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Brisbane

Sydney - Brisbane route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

May is historically cheapest at $110

Direct flights take 1h 35m

72% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Sydney main airports to depart from

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Brisbane

Best Elite deals to Brisbane

Dec 31

Dec 25

Dec 17

Dec 31

Dec 31

Dec 25

Dec 25

Dec 31

Dec 17

Dec 25

Dec 25

Dec 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Brisbane?

What is a good price for a flight from Sydney to Brisbane?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Sydney to Brisbane?

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Brisbane?

How many hours is the flight from Sydney to Brisbane?

How often do Sydney to Brisbane flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Sydney

Flights to Brisbane from other cities

Sydney to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Brisbane

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Brisbane

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Brisbane

Direct flights from Sydney to Brisbane

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Brisbane

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Brisbane

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Brisbane

Sydney - Brisbane route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

May is historically cheapest at $110

Direct flights take 1h 35m

72% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Sydney main airports to depart from

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Brisbane

Best Elite deals to Brisbane

Dec 31

Dec 25

Dec 17

Dec 31

Dec 31

Dec 25

Dec 25

Dec 31

Dec 17

Dec 25

Dec 25

Dec 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Brisbane?

What is a good price for a flight from Sydney to Brisbane?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Sydney to Brisbane?