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Top Airlines Flying from Brisbane to Sydney

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Brisbane to Sydney, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.
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Cheap Flight Deals from Brisbane to Sydney

Find direct flights from Brisbane to Sydney within the next three months. Book one-way flights from AU$ 79 or return tickets from AU$ 123.

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Flight Information from Brisbane to Sydney

The distance between Brisbane and Sydney is about 751.71km. It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes on average to fly from Brisbane to Sydney. The most popular month to Sydney is March. The off-season for travel is April.

Cheapest one-way flight price AU$ 79
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 123
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel March
Flight distance 751.71km
Average flight time 1 hour 35 minutes
Popular airline Jetstar Airways

Best Time to Book Flights from Brisbane to Sydney

The cheapest time for Brisbane to Sydney flights: Sep 14 to Sep 21 — one way flight prices from AU$ 67.

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FAQ

  • When are flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Sydney (SYD) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Brisbane to Sydney based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much are flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Sydney (SYD) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AU$ 192.

  • How long is the flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Sydney (SYD)?

    It takes about 1 hour 35 minutes to fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Sydney (SYD).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Sydney (SYD)?

  • How many airports in Sydney (SYD)?

    There are 1 airport(s) in Sydney (SYD): Sydney Airport.

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Flying from Brisbane to Sydney: What You Need to Know

Flight Duration​​ is about ​​1 hour 25 minutes​​ with no time difference (as they are both in ​​AEST/AEDT​​).

  • ​​Departure​​: You’ll fly out of ​​Brisbane Airport (BNE)​​—Queensland’s main hub. It’s efficient but still requires arriving ​​2 hours early​​ for domestic flights.
  • ​​Arrival​​: Nearly all flights land at ​​Sydney Airport (SYD)​​. It’s 8 km south of downtown and easily reached via airport Link train​​ (AUD$19.50, 13 mins to Central Station) or ​​Uber/Taxi​​ (AUD$45–55, 25+ mins depending on traffic).
  • ​​Airlines​​: Qantas​​ and ​Virgin Australia​​ have full-service carriers with ​​free carry-on + snacks/drinks​​. Fares ​​AUD$150–300+​​. ​​Jetstar​​: Budget option with fares ​​AUD$100–180​​, but ​​adds fees​​ for bags, seat selection, and even carry-ons over 7kg.

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Flying from Brisbane to Sydney: Brisbane Airport

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Airport in Brisbane

Brisbane has one main airport, called Brisbane Airport (BNE). It has two terminals: a Domestic Terminal and an International Terminal. While there's only one airport, these two terminals handle all domestic and international flights, respectively. 

Brisbane Airport (BNE)​

  • ​​Location:​​ 17 km northeast of downtown Brisbane.
  • ​​BNE is Australia’s third-busiest airport​​ (23+ million passengers/year).
  • ​​Terminals connected by:​​ Free ​​ATB Shuttle Bus​​ (runs every 10 mins, 5am–10pm; 5-min ride).
​​Getting from BNE to downtown
  • ​​​Airtrain:​​ Direct to Central Station (20 AUD, 25mins). Runs 5:30am–8:30pm.
  • Bus590: ​​To city via RBWH (5 AUD, 50+ mins; limited baggage space).
  • Taxi/Rideshare:​​ 50–65AUD to downtown (25–35mins; Airport Link tunnel toll 5.75).
Flying from Brisbane to Sydney: Sydney Airport

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Airports in Sydney

Sydney currently has one major commercial airport, Sydney Airport (SYD), also known as Kingsford Smith Airport. There are also a few smaller airports, like Bankstown Airport and Camden Airport, that handle general aviation and freight. A second major airport, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, is under construction and is scheduled to open in 2026. 

Sydney Airport (SYD) (Kingsford Smith)​​

  • Location:​​ 8 km (5 miles) south of downtown Sydney.
  • Major gateway to Asia-Pacific​​ (44+ million passengers/year).
  • ​​Three terminals:​​ T1 (International), T2/T3 (Domestic).
  • ​​Terminals connected by:​​ Free shuttle bus (runs every 10 mins, 4am–11pm; 10-min trip).
  • ​​Check-in tip:​​ Arrive 2+ hours early – peak-hour security queues stretch 30+ mins.
​​Getting from Sydney to SYD​​
  • Airport Link Train:​​ 18.90 AUD from Central Station (13 mins direct to terminals).
  • ​SydneyTrains:​​ Cheaper suburb to Mascot Station+10−minwalk (4–5 AUD from Central).
  • ​Taxi/Rideshare: ​45–60 AUD to downtown (20–35 mins; harbour crossings add tolls).

Bankstown Airport (BWU / YSBK)​

  • Location:​​ ​​22 km (14 miles) west of downtown Sydney, near Bankstown CBD.
  • ​​Major Role:​​ Australia's busiest ​​general aviation airport​​ (300,000+ flight movements/year).
​Getting from BWU to Sydney
  • Train + Bus:​​ Take Bus 905/906 (15 mins) to ​​Bankstown Station​​ → Transfer to T3 Line train (45–55 mins direct to Central Station).
  • ​​Taxi/Rideshare:​​ ​​55–70 AUD to Sydney CBD (50-65 mins traffic-dependent).
  • ​Car Rental:​​ Essential onsite (Hertz/East Coast) – GA precincts are spread out.
  • ​​Flight Training Transfer:​​ Most schools offer shuttle pick-ups from Bankstown Station.

Best Time to Fly to Sydney

  • ​Best time:​​ ​​March–May (autumn)​​ or ​​September–November (spring)​​. s you can enjoy mild temps (15–23°C) and the best festivals (Sydney is most vivid in May/Ju. In addition, there are fewer crowds.
  • ​​Summer (Dec–Feb):​​ Hot & humid (22–35°C)—but it's peak for beaches! NYE fireworks sell out months ahead.
  • ​​Winter (Jun–Aug):​​ Crisp (8–17°C) with many sunny days.

​​Where to Stay in Sydney​

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  • Circular Quay:​​ It's best for icons. You can walk to Opera House, Harbour Bridge and ferry terminals.
  • Bondi Beach:​​ You can enjoy coastal cool. Surrounding by surf, cafés, coastal walks, the transportation is also convenient. Beachfront stays (QT Bondi) with bus to CBD (35 mins).
  • Darling Harbour:​​ It's very Family-friendly. There are aquarium, waterfront dining, light shows. I really recommend hotels like Sofitel + Novotel.
  • ​Surry Hills:​​ It's a real foodie/creative hub. You can enjoy many trendy cafes, galleries, nightlife. Boutique stays (Little Albion) with light rail to CBD (10 mins).

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