Return fares to Brisbane by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Brisbane is July 2026, with return fares from $108 — 72% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $392).
Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Brisbane, with return fares from $108. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $392 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.
Across the year, return fares to Brisbane average around $195. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, October and January, you'll generally pay up to 45% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Brisbane
These are the average prices for return airfares to Brisbane
When is the cheapest time to travel to Brisbane? The cheapest month to travel is typically July.
How much do return flights to Brisbane cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Brisbane is $130.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Brisbane?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Brisbane is 22 July 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Brisbane?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Brisbane is Jetstar.
Which airlines fly direct to Brisbane? IndiGo, Emirates, VivaColombia, Jetstar, LATAM Airlines, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Alliance Air Pty, United, Virgin Australia and Rex fly direct.
How long does a direct flight to Brisbane take? The shortest direct flight usually takes 55 minutes.
What is the IATA airport code for Brisbane?The IATA code for Brisbane is BNE. It is located in Australia at coordinates -27.39958, 153.1105.
When should you book flights to Brisbane?From our data, you should book flights to Brisbane 30 days out.
Brisbane Airport is about 15 km north-east of the CBD. The Airtrain is the main public transport link into the city, so plan around its timetable if you land late at night.
- Airtrain runs from both the domestic and international terminals to Central, Roma Street and South Bank stations in about 20 minutes, every 15 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes off peak. First services start around 5 am on weekdays and 6 am on weekends, with the last trains leaving around 10 pm. Check the timetable if you arrive late.
- Taxis queue at ranks outside each terminal. Allow 20 to 30 minutes to the CBD, longer in the morning peak.
- Rideshare services like Uber and Didi pick up from signposted zones at each terminal.
- Between terminals, the domestic and international buildings are a few minutes apart, linked by the Airtrain and a transfer bus.
If you're driving, the Airportlink tunnel and Gateway Motorway are tolled. Kingsford Smith Drive is the toll-free route into the city, though it slows in peak hour.
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