Brisbane to Sydney (Mascot) (BNE–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Brisbane to Sydney (Mascot)
10 carriers, 648 flights/week nonstop.
10 Airlines
648 Flights/wk
468 mi
1h 30m nonstop
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BNE–SYD is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Emirates and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 468 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop BNE–SYD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| 6E IndiGo | 160 | 320, 321, 32Q, 73H | 1h30-1h40 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 135 | 32Q, 73H | 1h35-1h45 | – | – | – |
| QF Qantas | 83 | 32Q, 332, 73H | 1h35-1h40 | – | Oneworld | – |
| VA Virgin Australia | 73 | 73H, 73W | 1h35 | – | – | – |
| CI China Airlines | 55 | 32Q, 73H | 1h35-1h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| JQ Jetstar | 49 | 320, 32Q | 1h30-1h40 | – | – | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 46 | 73H | 1h35-1h40 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AC Air Canada | 33 | 73H | 1h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AI Air India | 7 | 73H | 1h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNE to SYD direction.
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Connection Landscape
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from Brisbane
Nearby airports with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
| Metric | BNE→SYD | MCY→SYD | OOL→SYD |
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| Distance from BNE | – | 55 mi | 59 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 4 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 648 | 47 | 228 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 35m | 1h 25m |
Maroochydore (MCY) to Sydney (Mascot) flights · Gold Coast (OOL) to Sydney (Mascot) flights · Toowoomba (WTB) to Sydney (Mascot) flights
Airports within 200 miles of BNE with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Sydney (Mascot) is 1 hour
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BNE: AEST · SYD: AEDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane, it's 7:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
BNE: AEST · SYD: AEDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane, it's 7:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Distance & Flight Time
468 mi / 753 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 45m.
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.
Getting from SYD
Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).
Sydney (Mascot) Climate
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.
The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.
Facts
BNE–SYD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Brisbane to Sydney (Mascot) route.
Route details
Distance468 mi / 753 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)10
Weekly flights648 out / 621 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: BNE
Full nameBrisbane International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNE / YBBN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about BNE to SYD flights.
Nonstop flights from Brisbane International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 45m. The route covers 468 miles.
10 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Air Canada, Air India, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia.
There are approximately 648 nonstop flights per week from BNE to SYD. The return direction has about 621 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NTL, VLI, POM, HVB, HTI, HBA, PQQ, NOU, MEL, CBR, ARM, TMW, CNS, ADL, DBO, MNL, CFS, LST, KIX, HNL, AVV, AKL, DRW, ABX, CHC, WLG, DPS, TSV, WGA, ICN, PER, PPP, SIN, ZQN, ASP, NAN, LAS, KUL, HKG, CAN, PVG, SGN, TPE, LAX, BKK, SFO, DFW, DOH, DXB and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sydney (Mascot) is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane.
Yes, return flights from SYD 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.
Block time is 1 hour 30 minutes. Brisbane and Sydney are around 900 km apart, and the route is served by a mix of Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Rex. Given the short flight time, departures from BNE begin as early as 5:30–6am, providing same-morning arrivals in Sydney for early meetings.
Brisbane Airport's domestic terminal is separate from the international terminal. Qantas and Jetstar use the domestic facility. Virgin Australia also operates domestically from BNE. The two terminals are not within easy walking distance. A free shuttle bus or taxi is needed if transferring between an international arrival and a domestic BNE–SYD departure.
Brisbane's subtropical climate brings summer thunderstorms (November–March) that can cause ground delays and holding patterns at both ends. Flooding around BNE in severe La Niña events (such as 2010–11 and 2021–22) has historically suspended operations temporarily. Sydney's afternoon thunderstorms in summer also delay arriving flights. Winter (May–August) is generally the most disruption-free period for this route.
Brisbane to Sydney
BNE–SYD is one of Australia's key east coast domestic corridors, operating around 380 weekly departures across six carriers. The route connects Queensland's capital to Australia's largest city, with significant corporate, leisure, and sports event travel demand. Flight time of 90 minutes makes same-day return trips practical, and competitive fares from Jetstar and Rex keep prices in check against the Qantas and Virgin Australia mainline products.
Connection Context
Brisbane Airport expanded considerably in recent years, adding a parallel runway in 2020 that significantly increased capacity and reduced weather-related restrictions. Sydney Kingsford Smith remains Australia's primary international gateway, making BNE–SYD a common feeder for Queensland-based travelers accessing international long-haul departures at SYD.