Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Brisbane (SYD - BNE)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sydney to Brisbane and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$116	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Brisbane is currently $116
Cheapest one-way flight	$58	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Brisbane is currently $58
Last-minute weekend getaway	$160	Virgin Australia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sydney to Brisbane is currently $160
Cheapest business class flights	$502	Virgin Australia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Sun, Apr 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sydney to Brisbane is currently $502

Fastest flight	1 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Sydney to Brisbane takes 1 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Brisbane is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $100–175
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $155–300

Popular airlines from Sydney to Brisbane

Qantas

Nonstop

from $248

Typical price: $225–285

122 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - BNE Every day

284 weekly connecting flights

SYD - BNE Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $173

Typical price: $160–235

111 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - BNE Every day

294 weekly connecting flights

SYD - BNE Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $116

Typical price: $115–220

45 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - BNE Every day

16 weekly connecting flights

SYD - BNE Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Air New Zealand

21 weekly connecting flights

SYD - BNE Every day
Fiji Airways

from $1,084

Typical price: $1,150–4,000

14 weekly connecting flights

SYD - BNE Every day
Air Niugini

2 weekly connecting flights

SYD - BNE Every Mon, Sat

Popular airports near Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 17 min 6 mi
Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 3 hr 152 mi
Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 2 hr 6 min 82 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 32 min 53 mi

Popular airports near Brisbane

Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Brisbane Australia 21 min 8 mi
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Gold Coast Australia 1 hr 11 min 56 mi
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

Sunshine Coast Regional Australia 1 hr 25 min 60 mi
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

Ballina Australia 2 hr 2 min 99 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Brisbane

The cheapest flights from Sydney to Brisbane are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $100 to $175.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Brisbane recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $116. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $58.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to Brisbane is $248, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Brisbane is $173, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Brisbane is $116, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Sydney to Brisbane is $1,084, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Brisbane starts at $116 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $58 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.

1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Sydney to Brisbane.

Many people travel to Brisbane in winter (Jun–Aug) and the Dec–Jan school holiday break. Key events include Ekka (Aug), an annual agricultural event also called the Royal Queensland Show. The popular Brisbane Festival (Sep) draws crowds to music, theater, dance and circus performances. The rainy season (Nov–May) begins late in the spring and runs through fall, with tropical cyclones possible Jan–Mar.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sydney to Brisbane.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sydney to Brisbane really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sydney to Brisbane.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 122 nonstop flights and 284 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .

In terms of flights, Virgin Australia is the most popular. Virgin Australia offers 111 nonstop flights and 294 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sydney to Brisbane are:

Jetstar offers 45 nonstop flights and 16 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
Air New Zealand offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
Fiji Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
Air Niugini offers 2 connecting flights per week. Air Niugini flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sydney and Brisbane.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Brisbane recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $116. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $58.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to Brisbane is $248, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Brisbane is $173, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Brisbane is $116, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Sydney to Brisbane is $1,084, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 7.

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly direct from Sydney to Brisbane.

There are 122 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 111 Virgin Australia direct flights from Sydney to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Jetstar direct flights from Sydney to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Brisbane at price $160 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly direct from Sydney to Brisbane.

There are 122 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 111 Virgin Australia direct flights from Sydney to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Jetstar direct flights from Sydney to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Sydney to Brisbane on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sydney and Brisbane start at $116 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sydney to Brisbane, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sydney and Brisbane start at $502 from Thu, Apr 9 to Sun, Apr 12 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sydney and Brisbane start at $116 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To book business class trips from Sydney to Brisbane, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sydney and Brisbane starts at $160 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Brisbane at price $160 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Brisbane, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.