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JQ Return flights from $166
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Dep. Tue 29 SepRet. Tue 13 Oct$166
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Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$166
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Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$166
JQ,VA Return flights from $193
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$193
Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$194
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Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$198
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$199
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$200
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$205
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$205
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$205
Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Sun 11 Oct$243
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Thu 10 Sep$263
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$465
VA Return flights from $221
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$221
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$221
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Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$221
Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$221
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$233
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$245
Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Sun 11 Oct$260
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$262
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$262
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Thu 10 Sep$319
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$575
JQ,QF Return flights from $241
Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$241
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$244
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Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$244
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$244
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$245
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$248
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$250
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$251
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Thu 10 Sep$272
Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Sun 11 Oct$302
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$491
QF,VA Return flights from $271
Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$271
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$271
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Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$271
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$271
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$284
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$284
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$284
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$284
Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Sun 11 Oct$285
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Thu 10 Sep$300
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$605
QF Return flights from $303
Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$303
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$303
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Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$303
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$303
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$303
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$303
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$303
Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Sun 11 Oct$309
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$319
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Thu 10 Sep$342
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$607
JQ,PX Return flights from $481
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Thu 10 Sep$481
EK Return flights from $1,587
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$1,587
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$1,594
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Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$1,601
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$1,610
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$1,644
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$1,706
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$1,720
Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Sun 11 Oct$1,743
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Thu 10 Sep$1,811
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$1,932
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$2,329

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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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