Brisbane to Emerald (BNE–EMD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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405 mi airlines 36/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 1h ago
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QF1926
QF Qant
E90
5:30 AM
AEST TD
7:00 AM
AEST
1h 30m
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QF1872
QF Qant
E90
5:50 AM
AEST TD
7:20 AM
AEST
1h 30m
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VA1255
VA Virgin Australia
F70
6:45 AM
AEST TD
8:20 AM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QF2404
QF Qant
DH4
10:00 AM
AEST TD
11:40 AM
AEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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QF1928
QF Qant
E90
12:40 PM
AEST TD
2:10 PM
AEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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QF1944
QF Qant
E90
12:40 PM
AEST TD
2:05 PM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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VA1265
VA Virgin Australia
F70
2:45 PM
AEST TD
4:20 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QF1930
QF Qant
E90
2:45 PM
AEST TD
4:15 PM
AEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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QF1946
QF Qant
E90
3:20 PM
AEST TD
4:45 PM
AEST
1h 25m
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QF2401
QF Qant
DH4
7:40 AM
AEST
9:15 AM
AEST
1h 35m
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QF1925
QF Qant
E90
7:45 AM
AEST
9:05 AM
AEST
1h 20m
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QF1927
QF Qant
E90
8:05 AM
AEST
9:25 AM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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VA1258
VA Virgin Australia
F70
8:55 AM
AEST
10:20 AM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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QQ3371
QQ Alliance
F70
10:10 AM
AEST
11:30 AM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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QF1929
QF Qant
E90
2:55 PM
AEST
4:15 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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QF1945
QF Qant
E90
2:55 PM
AEST
4:15 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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QF2411
QF Qant
DH4
7:45 PM
AEST
9:20 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QF1933
QF Qant
E90
7:45 PM
AEST
9:05 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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QQ8513
QQ Alliance
F70
9:00 PM
AEST
10:20 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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QQ3379
QQ Alliance
F70
9:30 PM
AEST
10:50 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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QF1949
QF Qant
E90
10:20 PM
AEST
11:28 PM
AEST
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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Brisbane to Emerald
2 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 405 mi 1h 25m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

BNE–EMD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 405 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNE–EMD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 29 DH4, E90 1h25-1h40 Oneworld
VA Virgin Australia 7 F70 1h35
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
E90 Embraer 190 – QF
F70 Fokker 70 – VA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (29 flights/wk, 81%)
Unaffiliated: VA (7 flights/wk, 19%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNE to EMD direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNE to EMD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Emerald is 0 hours the same as Brisbane.
BNE: AEST · EMD: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane, it's 6:00 PM in Emerald.
Distance & Flight Time
405 mi / 652 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 40m.
Getting to BNE

The Airtrain runs from Brisbane CBD stations (Central, Roma Street, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane) to the Domestic and International terminals in 20 minutes. Walk-up fare is AUD 22.30 from city stations. Pre-booking online drops the price to AUD 10.95-18.96. Two adults traveling together pay AUD 32 total, and kids under 14 ride free with a paying adult. Services run every 15 minutes during peak and every 30 minutes off-peak, from 05:04 to 22:04 weekdays (06:04 weekends).

Uber and Didi from the CBD cost AUD 25-45 plus a AUD 4.86 airport access fee. The ride takes 20 minutes outside peak. Standard taxis are more expensive at AUD 55-80 plus the same airport fee. If you are south of the river (South Bank, West End), take the Airtrain from South Brisbane station. Gold Coast passengers connect via Helensvale station.

BNE–EMD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brisbane to Emerald route.
Route details
Distance405 mi / 652 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights36 out / 32 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: BNE
IATA / ICAOBNE / YBBN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: EMD
IATA / ICAOEMD / YEML
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Elevation624 ft / 190 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNE to EMD flights.
Nonstop flights from Brisbane International Airport to Emerald Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 40m. The route covers 405 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Qantas and Virgin Australia.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from BNE to EMD. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ROK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from EMD to BNE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNE to EMD

Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Emerald Airport (EMD) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and Virgin Australia. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNE to EMD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNE to EMD ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 405 miles (652 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ROK.