Brisbane to Sydney (Mascot) (BNE–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BNE–SYD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 468 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA Virgin Australia Also: AC, AI, CZ, HA, NH, QR, SQ | 114 | 73H, 73W, 7M8 | 1h35-2h35 | – | – | AC, AI, CZ, HA, NH, QR, SQ |
| QF Qantas Also: 6E, AS, CI, CX, CZ, EK, HA, JL, LA, MH, MU, NZ, PG | 109 | 14Z, 32Q, 332, 73H | 1h35-2h35 | – | Oneworld | 6E, AS, CI, CX, CZ, EK, HA, JL, LA, MH, MU, NZ, PG |
| JQ Jetstar Also: 6E | 64 | 320, 321, 32Q | 1h35-1h40 | – | – | 6E |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from Brisbane
| Metric | BNE→SYD | MCY→SYD | OOL→SYD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNE | – | 55 mi | 59 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 9 | 18 |
| Weekly flights | 1114 | 109 | 464 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 40m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
BNE: AEST · SYD: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane, it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
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.
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).
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.
BNE–SYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.