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Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Brisbane

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Brisbane flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Sydney to Brisbane: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sydney to Brisbane below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Brisbane.

Sydney to Brisbane: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$160
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 30 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week1,313

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Brisbane: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Brisbane is $160. 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 30 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Brisbane.
Qantas, Etihad Airways and Virgin Australia fly direct from Sydney to Brisbane.
As of April 2024, there are 1,313 flights per week flying from Sydney to Brisbane.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Brisbane is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Brisbane Airport on Wednesday, 22 May 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 30 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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Brisbane is Jetstar .

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Brisbane?

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is the main hub for Sydney, and this facility offers lots of direct routes to Brisbane daily. This airport has 3 terminals.

  • Terminal 2 – all Jetstar, Tigerair, and Virgin Australia flights to Brisbane fly from T2.
  • Terminal 3 – all Qantas flights to Brisbane fly from T3.

Both domestic terminals at Sydney Airport have cash machines, restaurants, bars, information booths, charging points, shops, and free WiFi. T2 and T3 are linked and walkable, but if you need to transfer from T1, you can take the free T-Bus, or the ticketed AirTrain. The latter charges 6AUD ($6.30) for tickets unless you’re a Virgin Australia or Qantas flyer.

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

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

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

What is Brisbane Airport like? 

Brisbane Airport is the major airport in Queensland, and offers easy connections into the city centre. There are 2 terminals at this airport. 

  • Domestic Terminal – flights from Sydney to Brisbane fly into this terminal.

The Domestic Terminal at Brisbane has cash machines, charging outlets, free WiFi, information desks, dining and shopping outlets, and executive lounges. Terminal transfers can be via the free shuttle service, or take the AirTrain at 5AUD ($5.25) per person - or free-of-charge for Virgin Australia customers.

What is the weather like in Brisbane?

  • Brisbane’s summers are often around the 30°C mark, and winters are cooler, but very mild, seeing days of 10°C on average.

Is there a time difference between Sydney and Brisbane?

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

Is Brisbane cheaper than Sydney?

Brisbane is cheaper than Sydney, and you can save even more money by booking cheap hotels in Brisbane with Skyscanner. Learn about all the cool things you can do in Brisbane here.

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

What about return flights from Brisbane to Sydney?

The Return feature is an easy way to see fares back to Sydney, but you can also go to our Brisbane to Sydney flights page.

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


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