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JQ Return flights from $155
Dep. Thu 25 JunRet. Wed 08 Jul$155
Dep. Tue 30 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$158
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Dep. Tue 30 JunRet. Tue 07 Jul$158
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Dep. Tue 30 JunRet. Thu 30 Jul$158
Dep. Tue 30 JunRet. Fri 31 Jul$162
Dep. Tue 30 JunRet. Sat 01 Aug$162
Dep. Tue 30 JunRet. Sat 25 Jul$162
Dep. Tue 30 JunRet. Sun 26 Jul$162
Dep. Tue 30 JunRet. Mon 27 Jul$162
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Dep. Tue 30 JunRet. Mon 03 Aug$162
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Dep. Tue 30 JunRet. Mon 10 Aug$162
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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
$189
Aug 2026
$203
Mar 2027
$246

The cheapest month to fly to Sydney is July 2026, with return fares from $189 — 23% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $246).

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 $189. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $246.

Across the year, return fares to Sydney average around $213. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, August and March, you'll generally pay up to 11% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Brisbane to Sydney Return Prices

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

July 2026
$189
August 2026
$203
March 2027
$246

Average Brisbane to Sydney Return Prices

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

July 2026
$294
August 2026
$283
September 2026
$282
October 2026
$345
November 2026
$311
December 2026
$317
February 2027
$334
March 2027
$286
April 2027
$395

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 $156.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Brisbane to Sydney is 25 June 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?

Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas 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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