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Flight deals from Brisbane Airport to Sydney

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Brisbane Airport to Sydney? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $196. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sydney.$195 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $195, select.
Sydney.$196 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Tue, 19 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.
Sydney.$197 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.
Sydney.$197 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.
Sydney.$197 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.
Sydney.$199 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $199, select.
Sydney.$200 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $200, select.
Sydney.$200 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Thu, 23 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $200, select.
Sydney.$200 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $200, select.
Sydney.$200 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $200, select.
Sydney.$201 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.
Sydney.$201 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.
Sydney.$201 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.
Sydney.$201 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.
Sydney.$201 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.
Sydney.$209 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $209, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Sydney

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Brisbane to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in April.
Apr
from $195
May
from $196
Jun
from $197
Jul
from $199
Aug
from $200
Sep
from $201
Oct
from $200
Nov
from $201
Dec
from $201
Jan
from $245
Feb
from $201
Mar
from $427

Direct flights from Brisbane to Sydney

Alternative Brisbane to Sydney routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Brisbane to Sydney? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Sydney

9km from central Sydney
ClosestCheapest
from $195
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Wollongong

87km from central Sydney
from $916
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Brisbane to Sydney: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$81
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 37 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week5,226

Finding cheap flights from Brisbane to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Sydney: Sydney and Wollongong.
The best price we found for a return flight from Brisbane to Sydney is $195. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Brisbane to Sydney.
IndiGo, Qantas and Emirates fly direct from Brisbane to Sydney.
As of April 2026, there are 5,226 flights per week flying from Brisbane to Sydney.
The cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Sydney is usually April.
If you're flying from Brisbane Airport, the cheapest airport near Sydney is Sydney – which is 8.5 km away from the centre of Sydney. We've found flights into this airport from $195.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Brisbane Airport to Sydney on Monday, 20 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sydney but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. February is typically the warmest month in Sydney, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in September. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sydney.

Which airlines fly from Brisbane to Sydney?

  • Qantas, Virgin Australia, Tigerair, and Jetsar all offer nonstop flights from Brisbane to Sydney. These flights depart several times a day.
  • Try price alerts for a convenient way to keep tabs of the fares of flights from Brisbane to Sydney.

How easy is it to depart on flights from Brisbane to Sydney?

Brisbane Airport is Queensland’s premier airport, with excellent direct connections to Sydney city that run multiple times a day. This airport has 2 terminals.

  • Domestic Terminal – all flights to Sydney depart from this terminal.

Brisbane’s Domestic Terminal has a good range of facilities, which include ATMs, free WiFi, fast food kiosks, restaurants, VIP lounges, shops, and information desks. A complimentary shuttle service provides terminal transfers, or you can take the AirTrain for 5AUD ($5.25) a ticket, though this fee is waved if you are flying with Virgin Australia.

Arrive at this Brisbane Airport at least 1 hour before your flight to Sydney is due to depart.

What do I need before I fly from Brisbane to Sydney?

  • A form of official photo-ID is required for domestic air travel.
  • New Zealand citizens have a right to travel, live and work in Australia, for more information, please visit the Australian High Commission.

What is Sydney Airport like? 

Sydney Airport is the primary hub in Sydney and Australia’s busiest airport, and offers around 100 international and domestic routes for ongoing travel. This airport has 3 terminals.

  • Terminal 2 – all Jetstar, Tigerair and Virgin Australia Sydney flights are directed to T2.
  • Terminal 3 – all Qantas Sydney flights are directed to T3.

T2 and T3 are well-equipped, with ATMs, shopping and dining outlets, information desks, premier lounges, payphones, and free WiFi. The T-Bus provides free transfers, and the AirTrain runs free transfers for Qantas or Virgin Australia flyers, otherwise tickets are 6AUD ($6.30).

What is the weather like in Sydney?

  • Sydney‘s summers average 25°C, the shoulder seasons sit between 11-23°C and winters are usually within the 8-16°C range.

Is there a time difference between Brisbane and Sydney?

  • There is no time difference between Brisbane and Sydney during Standard Time (ST), but Sydney is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane during Daylight Savings Time (DST).

Is Sydney cheaper than Brisbane?

Sydney is pricier than Brisbane, especially when it comes to accommodation, though the cost difference can be mitigated by booking cheap hotels in Sydney with Skyscanner New Zealand. This route is popular as it is often one of our highlighted cheap flight deals, so keep an eye out!

  Brisbane Sydney
Average cost of a meal for 2 people 75AUD ($78) 80AUD ($84)
Average cost of a coffee 4.30AUD ($4.50) 4.00AUD ($4.20)
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD 45-55AUD ($47-58) 45-55AUD ($47-58)

What about return flights from Sydney to Brisbane?

Return flights to Brisbane are easy to organise, just press Return when looking for your outbound tickets to see the roundtrip rates, or go directly to our designated Sydney to Brisbane flights page. 

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of May 2019


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