Sydney (Mascot) to Brisbane (SYD–BNE) — 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.
SYD–BNE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Virgin Australia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas Also: 6E, AS, BA, CI, CX, CZ, EK, HA, JL, LA, MH, MU, NZ, PG | 108 | 14Y, 32Q, 332, 73H | 0h30-1h35 | – | Oneworld | 6E, AS, BA, CI, CX, CZ, EK, HA, JL, LA, MH, MU, NZ, PG |
| VA Virgin Australia Also: AC, AI, CZ, HA, QR, SQ | 107 | 73H, 73W, 7M8 | 1h18-1h30 | – | – | AC, AI, CZ, HA, QR, SQ |
| JQ Jetstar Also: 6E | 63 | 320, 321, 32Q | 1h15-1h30 | – | – | 6E |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Brisbane from Sydney (Mascot)
| Metric | SYD→BNE | WOL→BNE | NTL→BNE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SYD | – | 48 mi | 88 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 1090 | 4 | 108 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 2h | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · BNE: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane.
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
Follow signs from arrivals to the Airtrain platform. Trains to Brisbane CBD take 20 minutes, stopping at Eagle Junction, Fortitude Valley, Central, Roma Street, and South Brisbane (AUD 22.30 walk-up, or AUD 10.95-18.96 pre-booked). Services depart every 15 minutes during peak hours and run until 22:04. The last train is the last train; after that you need a taxi or ride-hail.
Uber and Didi pickup is at the designated rideshare zone on the ground transport level (AUD 25-45 to the CBD, plus AUD 4.86 airport surcharge). Standard taxis queue at the rank and cost AUD 55-80 to central Brisbane. Car rental desks are in the arrivals hall. The Gateway Motorway connects to the Gold Coast (75 minutes south) and Sunshine Coast (90 minutes north) if you are heading past the city.
Brisbane is subtropical with warm, humid summers and dry, mild winters. Summer (December-February) averages 21-30 degrees C with afternoon thunderstorms that build fast and dump heavy rain. February is the wettest month at 150mm. Heatwaves can push past 40 degrees C but are uncommon. Winter (June-August) is dry and pleasant at 10-21 degrees C with cool mornings and warm afternoons. Frost is almost unheard of.
Autumn (March-May) tapers off the humidity with daytime highs of 18-25 degrees C and clear skies. Spring (September-November) warms steadily with occasional dry, windy stretches early on. Annual rainfall is about 1150mm, concentrated in the summer wet season. Pack light layers for winter evenings and breathable clothing for summer. An umbrella earns its keep from November through March.
SYD–BNE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Sydney to Brisbane
SYD–BNE mirrors its inbound pair closely, with seven carriers operating 374 weekly northbound departures. The corridor sees consistent corporate demand between Sydney's financial center and Brisbane's resources, technology, and government sectors. Rex entered the route in recent years, adding an additional competitor to the established Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia offerings.
Brisbane as a Regional Queensland Hub
Brisbane Airport serves as the primary hub for domestic Queensland aviation, connecting Sydney travelers to resort destinations including Cairns, Whitsunday Coast, and the Gold Coast via onward connections. BNE also handles international routes to New Zealand, Pacific islands, Southeast Asia, and the US West Coast, giving Sydney-originating travelers an alternative international gateway for some Pacific destinations.