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Cheap Flight Deals from Sydney to Brisbane (SYD-BNE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Brisbane that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Brisbane

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Brisbane.
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18:25 - 19:55SYD-BNE
1h 30mdirect
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20:45 - 22:15BNE-SYD
1h 30mdirect
£69Jetstar
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Tue, 10 Jun - Tue, 24 Jun
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20:00 - 21:30SYD-BNE
1h 30mdirect
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20:45 - 22:15BNE-SYD
1h 30mdirect
£71Jetstar
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Wed, 7 May - Sat, 10 May
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20:00 - 21:30SYD-BNE
1h 30mdirect
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20:45 - 22:15BNE-SYD
1h 30mdirect
£76Jetstar
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Fri, 23 May - Tue, 27 May
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06:00 - 07:30SYD-BNE
1h 30mdirect
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20:45 - 22:15BNE-SYD
1h 30mdirect
£81Jetstar
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Sun, 22 Jun - Thu, 26 Jun
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20:30 - 22:00SYD-BNE
1h 30mdirect
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20:45 - 22:20BNE-SYD
1h 35mdirect
£107Virgin Australia
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Thu, 22 May - Mon, 26 May
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06:30 - 08:00SYD-BNE
1h 30mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
20:05 - 21:40BNE-SYD
1h 35mdirect
£108Virgin Australia
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Fri, 13 Jun - Thu, 19 Jun
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06:30 - 08:00SYD-BNE
1h 30mdirect
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07:05 - 08:40BNE-SYD
1h 35mdirect
£149Qantas Airways
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Fri, 18 Jul - Sat, 19 Jul
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 07:30SYD-BNE
1h 30mdirect
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18:15 - 19:50BNE-SYD
1h 35mdirect
£150Qantas Airways
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Fri, 18 Jul - Sat, 19 Jul
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06:30 - 08:00SYD-BNE
1h 30mdirect
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07:00 - 08:35BNE-SYD
1h 35mdirect
Fri, 18 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul
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06:30 - 08:00SYD-BNE
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07:00 - 08:35BNE-SYD
1h 35mdirect
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Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to Brisbane

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
SYD

For a quick departure, use the Airport Link train to SYD, avoiding traffic and reaching the airport in under 15 minutes.

Read more about SYDby Robert Schrader
BNE

Use the Airtrain for a fast 20-minute ride from BNE to downtown Brisbane, with frequent departures every 15 minutes.

Read more about BNEby Ramsey Qubein
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on BNE

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Brisbane flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Brisbane to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Brisbane?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Brisbane clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Sydney to Brisbane, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Brisbane, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Brisbane?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Brisbane, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Brisbane is February, where tickets cost £88 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £138 and £136 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Brisbane?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £182, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Brisbane, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Brisbane, you should book around 10 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Sydney to Brisbane

Low season

March

High season

April

Cheapest flight

£35
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Brisbane

When to book flights from Sydney to Brisbane

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Brisbane based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Sydney to Brisbane: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Sydney to Brisbane 
KasFlew with Qantas AirwaysSYD-BNEJan 2025
It's worth paying a little extra to fly with Qantas. They really look after passengers. You get a generous baggage and carry-on allowance, and get a snack or meal onboard.
RubyFlew with Virgin AustraliaSYD-BNENov 2024
Brisbane airport is under renovation. The toilets just out of the gate only have 4 available. Walk for a few minutes and there's much better facilities near the food court.
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas AirwaysSYD-BNENov 2024
Qantas timeliness is extremely poor, leave a lot of time contingency-even though with the time zone difference I had 2.5 hours ( as Brisbane doesn’t observe day light savings) to get to my meeting in Brisbane CBD this wasn’t enough.
Verified travelerFlew with Virgin AustraliaSYD-BNEJun 2024
Make sure you check the weight of the suitcases and the carryons get added together so you have to pay a lot of money.
KristyFlew with Qantas AirwaysSYD-BNEMay 2024
Board early; don’t rely on announcements that never come; ensure personal items are ina bag that can fit under your seat!

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Brisbane

  • Can I get a train all the way from Sydney to Kingsford Smith Airport?

    The AirportLink train will take you all the way to the domestic terminals (T2 and T3) at Kingsford Smith Airport. The station is below the terminals, so all you’ll need to do is follow the signs for the terminal you need. The AirportLink train departs every 10-15min from all of Sydney’s CBD stations. The journey takes 13-20min, depending on which station you board at. You can tap on and off with your Opal card or pay for a ticket with your contactless card. You’ll be looking at a cost of around A$ 16 to A$ 20 for a one-way adult fare, with the higher fare applying during peak times.

  • Is there any onsite accommodation at Brisbane Airport?

    Brisbane Airport actually has three onsite hotels: ibis Brisbane Hotel, Pullman Brisbane Airport Hotel and Novotel Brisbane Airport Hotel. You can check their availability and book through KAYAK, and you’ll get to enjoy plenty of comforts during your stay. ibis Brisbane Hotel has plenty of regular and superior rooms, an airy alfresco restaurant and a rooftop bar. If you have an early flight the next day, this is a convenient way to relax during your layover.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Brisbane?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Brisbane was £47 for a one-way ticket and £92 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sydney to Brisbane?

    Only Asiana Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sydney to Brisbane flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Brisbane?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Brisbane flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Brisbane?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Brisbane, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Brisbane?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Brisbane, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Brisbane are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of £122 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £187 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Brisbane?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Brisbane.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Brisbane?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Brisbane from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Brisbane?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Brisbane with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Brisbane?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Brisbane from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Brisbane

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Sydney to Brisbane? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £49 or less one-way and £81 or less round-trip.
  • There are two domestic terminals at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD): Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. If you’re flying to Brisbane with Qantas, you’ll need to head to T3. If your flight is with Virgin, Jetstar, Rex Airlines, TigerAir or any other airline, you’ll be departing from T2.
  • There are two terminals at Brisbane Airport (BNE): one international and one domestic. Your flight from Sydney will arrive at Terminal 2, which is the domestic terminal. You may also see it referred to as T1 or Terminal D on your itinerary.
  • Brisbane Airport is a major art collector, with a trail of sculptures, paintings, installations and creative expressions all throughout the airport precinct. In the domestic terminal, keep an eye out for the massive Turbulent Line facade on the P1 parking structure and the Visualising AI mural at the Skywalk near the AirTrain.
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Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to Brisbane?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Brisbane Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Brisbane

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

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Direct returns

Brisbane to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Sydney to Brisbane

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Brisbane. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Brisbane? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
9.4
RexOverall score based on 27 reviews
8.0Food
9.6Crew
8.6Comfort
9.1Boarding
6.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

Fantastic staff and plane Only issue was flying out from terminal 2 at Perth nothing was open to get food or drink, we were there 3 hours early with 2 kids and not prepared to not be able to purchase food or drinks. Having self check in and bag drop would be wonderful too, as we had to wait for staff to arrive to check in despite checking in online the day before . Nothing major but would have made a great trip fantastic!

10.0 ExcellentBec, Jul 2024PER - ADL
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Fantastic staff and plane Only issue was flying out from terminal 2 at Perth nothing was open to get food or drink, we were there 3 hours early with 2 kids and not prepared to not be able to purchase food or drinks. Having self check in and bag drop would be wonderful too, as we had to wait for staff to arrive to check in despite checking in online the day before . Nothing major but would have made a great trip fantastic!

Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

It asks about entertainment tho it’s not applicable. 10/10 for Rex 👌🏻

Not sure how to answer on the entertainment as there wasn’t any.. Comfort, I wasn’t comfortable as I was on the window side and a morbidly obese man sat in the middle and eased out into my space. I had sciatica so I wasn’t able to move much to get comfortable. Food wise I have a wheat allergy and asked if there was a gluten free option and was given a Byron bay cookie which was lovely tho it wasn’t wheat free. Not to worry. I wasn’t expecting there to be any appropriate snacks for me anyhow. The staff were very generous with the snacks and their concern for the passengers. The staff were amazing tho. Truly amazing ! One of the staff must have noticed my discomfort and helped me out to stand in the back of the plane to stretch which I really appreciated. I would fly with REX again without hesitation. Thank you very much. It was my first flight with you and I look forward to my return flight home on Tuesday. Best wishes to your company 👌🏻

All good, was a one hour flight so no food or entertainment which was expected

Rex is an underrated airline. Its my first time flying them and they were fantastic. the only things that annoyed me about my flight were things other passengers did so it was nothing i or REX could change

Really enjoyed flying with Rex the boarding and booking baggage on was easier than most. I will beat using Rex next time.

On time and a quick flight and staff vert good

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

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