Cheap flights from Sydney to Queensland

Queensland covers a huge expanse of Australia’s north-east. The coastline is its selling point, serving up evergreen favourites like the Great Barrier Reef, Whitsunday Islands and Sunshine Coast. The major cities also kick back by the ocean – Brisbane, Cairns and the Gold Coast.
The state is an easy trip away from Sydney, too. Direct flights start at 1 hour 30 minutes, and come at great prices.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Queensland?

It depends. Which part of Queensland are you aiming for?
Brisbane is closest, coming in at just over 1 hour 30 minutes direct, while Cairns is one of the longest journeys – but still only just over 3 hours away from Sydney.

Which airlines operate flights from Sydney to Queensland?

Mostly domestic airlines like Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Tigerair Australia and Virgin Australia.

How frequent are flights between Sydney and Queensland?

Sydney to Queensland flights take off all day every day, so just take your pick. In fact, around 50 flights fly between Sydney and Brisbane alone.

Which airports serve Sydney and Queensland?

All flights from Sydney to Queensland jet off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Queensland is a sprawling state with a long line-up of airports. Brisbane Airport, Gold Coast Airport and Cairns Airport are most popular destinations. But you could also head for lesser-visited airfields like Townsville Airport, Sunshine Coast Airport and Hamilton Island Airport.

Which direct flight route between Sydney and Queensland is cheapest?

You’ll find cheap flights from Sydney to Queensland on the Brisbane route. The Gold Coast has great offers, too.

Book Sydney to Queensland flights, and you’ll discover a state of two halves.
On one hand, you’ve got the coast. This is the Australia of travel magazines – surf beaches, seaside cities like Brisbane and the Gold Coast, idyllic islands, and waterfall-splashed rainforests. And just offshore lies the dynamic duo of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef.
But the golden coastline covers only a relatively tiny sliver of Queensland. Inland, the Darling Downs roll out idyllic farming townships and spring flower festivals. The Great Dividing Range – one of the longest mountain ranges on the planet – plunges through the interior, too.

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