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JQ Return flights from $166
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JQ,VA Return flights from $192
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Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$200
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$203
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Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$244
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$263
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Tue 14 Jul$286
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$293
Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$457
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$466
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Fri 10 Jul$498
VA Return flights from $221
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$221
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$233
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Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$233
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$245
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$245
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$262
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$264
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$285
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Tue 14 Jul$294
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$394
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Fri 10 Jul$508
Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$589
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$598
JQ,QF Return flights from $225
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$225
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Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$257
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Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Tue 14 Jul$325
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$359
Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$485
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$487
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Fri 10 Jul$547
QF,VA Return flights from $271
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$271
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$277
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Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$284
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$284
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$284
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$284
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$284
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$284
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Tue 14 Jul$313
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$400
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Fri 10 Jul$505
Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$537
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$547
QF Return flights from $303
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$303
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$303
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Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$303
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$303
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$303
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$319
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$319
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$332
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Tue 14 Jul$361
Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$542
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$542
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Fri 10 Jul$547
EK Return flights from $1,584
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$1,584
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$1,598
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Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$1,601
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,655
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$1,718
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$1,876
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$2,034
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$2,046
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Tue 14 Jul$2,148
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$2,325
Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$2,347
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Fri 10 Jul$2,683

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Brisbane to Sydney

Return fares from Brisbane to Sydney by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$162
Aug 2026
$174
Sep 2026
$196
Oct 2026
$273
Nov 2026
$1,427
Mar 2027
$1,585

The cheapest month to fly to Sydney is July 2026, with return fares from $162 — 90% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $1,585).

When Should You Fly to Sydney?

Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Sydney, with return fares from $162. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,585.

Across the year, return fares to Sydney average around $636. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, August and September, you'll generally pay up to 75% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Brisbane to Sydney Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Brisbane to Sydney return airfares.

July 2026
$162
August 2026
$174
September 2026
$196
October 2026
$273
November 2026
$1,427
March 2027
$1,585

Average Brisbane to Sydney Return Prices

These are the average prices for Brisbane to Sydney return airfares.

July 2026
$296
August 2026
$279
September 2026
$268
October 2026
$390
November 2026
$305
December 2026
$317
February 2027
$331
March 2027
$282

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Brisbane to Sydney

When is the cheapest time to travel from Brisbane to Sydney?

The cheapest month to travel is typically July.

How much do return flights from Brisbane to Sydney cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Brisbane to Sydney is $166.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Brisbane to Sydney is 14 July 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to Sydney?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to Sydney is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Brisbane to Sydney?

China Airlines, Jetstar, LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Brisbane to Sydney take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 1 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Sydney?

The IATA code for Sydney is SYD. It is located in Australia at coordinates -33.93474, 151.166.

When should you book flights to Sydney?

From our data, you should book flights to Sydney 30 days out.


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