Cheap flights to Brisbane
The region's main air hub is Brisbane Airport, located 13 kilometers from the center of Brisbane. An extensive route network connects the capital of Queensland with dozens of destinations worldwide. The most frequent air connections are from Melbourne (787 flights per week), Sydney (746 flights), and Cairns (257 flights). You can also find information on how to get to the city and check the current weather before your flight.
Scheduled flights to the city are provided by 53 carriers, with Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar Airways holding leading positions. Passengers have access to both domestic flights and direct international routes from major global airlines. To plan your trip, use the list of departure cities with a convenient ticket search form located below on this page.
Newcastle — Brisbane
Sydney — Brisbane
Mackay — Brisbane
Townsville — Brisbane
Melbourne — Brisbane
Cairns — Brisbane
Canberra — Brisbane
Hobart — Brisbane
Adelaide — Brisbane
Rockhampton — Brisbane
Launceston — Brisbane
Hervey Bay — Brisbane
Flight 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 $140
- New Zealandavg $162
- Singaporeavg $290
- United Statesavg $405
- Chinaavg $324
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Brisbane range from Cairns at $60 to Perth at $174 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Melbournefrom $76
- Sydneyfrom $61
- Cairnsfrom $60
- Townsvillefrom $78
- Perthfrom $174
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Brisbane from right now are Mackay from $53, Newcastle from $53 and Cairns from $60.
- Mackayfrom $53
- Newcastlefrom $53
- Cairnsfrom $60
- Sydneyfrom $61
- 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
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VanuatuFrequently asked questions
- How many cities have flights to Brisbane?
- You can fly to Brisbane from 15 popular departure cities in our database, including major hubs in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. The total route network covers many regional and international destinations, providing stable connections to Queensland.
- Which cities fly to Brisbane most often?
- The most popular routes are from Melbourne with 787 flights per week and Sydney with 746 flights. Other leaders include Cairns (257 flights) and Townsville (224 flights per week).
- How many airlines fly to Brisbane?
- A total of 53 airlines operate flights to this city. The leaders in passenger traffic are the national carrier Qantas, as well as Virgin Australia and the low-cost carrier Jetstar Airways.
- Which airports receive flights to Brisbane?
- All major passenger flights arrive at Brisbane Airport (BNE). It is located just 13 kilometers from the central business district, allowing for a quick trip to your hotel by taxi or public transport after arrival.
- Which international airlines fly to Brisbane?
- In addition to Australian companies, flights are operated by major international carriers, including Emirates, Air New Zealand, and Qatar Airways. This provides convenient connections for passengers traveling from Europe and Asia.
- How to find cheap tickets to Brisbane?
- To find the most affordable options, it is recommended to compare offers from different carriers, such as Jetstar Airways. Use the list of departure cities on this page to see all available flights and choose a suitable route.