Cheap flights to Brisbane
60 cities have regular scheduled flights to Brisbane (BNE). 53 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Townsville, Perth. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Newcastle — Brisbane
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Mackay — Brisbane
Melbourne — Brisbane
Townsville — Brisbane
Proserpine — Brisbane
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Hobart — Brisbane
Adelaide — Brisbane
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Rockhampton — Brisbane
Hamilton Island — Brisbane
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AustraliaFlight insights to Brisbane
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Brisbane — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Brisbane come from Melbourne, Sydney and Cairns. Melbourne leads with around 787 flights a week.
- Melbourne787 flights/week
- Sydney746 flights/week
- Cairns257 flights/week
- Townsville224 flights/week
- Perth192 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Brisbane depart from Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Australia alone accounts for about 79% of all direct routes.
- Australiaavg $136
- New Zealandavg $173
- Singaporeavg $251
- United Statesavg $421
- Chinaavg $294
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Brisbane range from Sydney at $59 to Perth at $163 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Melbournefrom $74
- Sydneyfrom $59
- Cairnsfrom $62
- Townsvillefrom $89
- Perthfrom $163
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Brisbane from right now are Newcastle from $53, Sydney from $59 and Cairns from $62.
- Newcastlefrom $53
- Sydneyfrom $59
- Cairnsfrom $62
- Mackayfrom $65
- Proserpinefrom $70
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Brisbane is from Dallas at about 17h 40m, followed by Doha (16h 19m) and Dubai (15h 51m).
- Dallas17h 40m
- Doha16h 19m
- Dubai15h 51m
- Vancouver15h 42m
- Los Angeles15h 19m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Brisbane?
- There are 60+ cities with regular flights to Brisbane, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Brisbane depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Brisbane from Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Townsville, Perth. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Brisbane?
- 53 airlines operate flights to Brisbane, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Brisbane?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Brisbane?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.