Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Brisbane?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Brisbane flights typically cost between $171 and $318 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $156 on Jetstar (10 Sept–15 Sept).

Question 1

How often are flights from Sydney to Brisbane delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 21% of weekly flights between Sydney and Brisbane have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Brisbane flights typically cost between $171 and $318 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $156 on Jetstar (10 Sept–15 Sept).

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Brisbane flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Brisbane flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

How popular is this Sydney to Brisbane flight route?

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This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Brisbane was viewed by 18,764 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Sydney to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Brisbane in 1h 30m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. The distance from Sydney to Brisbane is about 750 km. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Brisbane round-trip?

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Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Brisbane is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $88 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $114 and $161 round-trip. Jetstar is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 9

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Brisbane one-way?

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $70. Virgin Australia flights start at $106 while deals on IndiGo start at $112 one-way.

Question 10

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Brisbane may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 47 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Brisbane?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Brisbane (average of $198). Flying from Sydney to Brisbane in December is currently the most expensive (average of $256). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Brisbane flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Brisbane

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The most flights from SYD to BNE are scheduled on a Wednesday (171 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (66 on average).

Question 14

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Brisbane ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Brisbane when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Brisbane, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Sydney to Brisbane is generally $1,239, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $84. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Brisbane), you can expect to pay $164 for that flight.

Question 17

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Consider British Airways (98%), Air Tahiti Nui (88%) or ANA (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Brisbane.

Question 18

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Sydney to Brisbane, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to BNE?

Accepted Answer

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Sydney to Brisbane by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 20

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

You will need to book a flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Brisbane if you want to fly from Sydney to Brisbane. At least 3 different airlines have flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE) on a regular basis. There are 111 flights to Brisbane from the Sydney airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SYD to BNE to be around 1h 30m.

Question 21

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Brisbane that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Brisbane flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Brisbane?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Brisbane.

Question 23

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Brisbane?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Brisbane by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Brisbane?

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Deals for Sydney to Brisbane flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Brisbane?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Sydney to Brisbane for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Brisbane with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Sydney to Brisbane flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Brisbane become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Sydney to Brisbane flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$156
One-way from	$83
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$243
Good round-trip deal	$173 or less
Good one-way deal	$107 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$88	Average$199	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$114	Average$258	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$161	Average$324	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Brisbane may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 47 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Brisbane?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to BNE?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Sydney to Brisbane by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Brisbane flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Brisbane?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Brisbane flights typically cost between $171 and $318 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $156 on Jetstar (10 Sept–15 Sept).

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Brisbane

The most flights from SYD to BNE are scheduled on a Wednesday (171 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (66 on average).

How often are flights from Sydney to Brisbane delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Sydney and Brisbane have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Brisbane flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Brisbane flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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Sydney to Brisbane flights typically cost between $171 and $318 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $156 on Jetstar (10 Sept–15 Sept).