Brisbane (BNE) to Sydney (SYD) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Brisbane (BNE) to Sydney (SYD): Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. The two airports are 465 miles (749 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Newcastle, Armidale and Coffs Harbour and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from BNE to SYD
- JetstarNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

- Qantasoneworld Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

- Virgin AustraliaNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 4 programsWho books it

Book BNE to SYD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar, Qantas
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Virgin Australia
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Australia VelocityBooks Virgin Australia
BNE to SYD with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Newcastle (NTL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then FlyPelican


FP - Via Armidale (ARM)Link Airways, then QantasFC

- Via Coffs Harbour (CFS)Link Airways, then Qantas and Rex AirlinesFC
ZL - Via Port Macquarie (PQQ)Qantas the whole way

ZL - Via Tamworth (TMW)Link Airways, then QantasFC

- Via Wellcamp (WTB)Rex Airlines, then QantasZL

- Via Orange (OAG)Link Airways, then Rex Airlines and QantasFCZL

- Via Dubbo (DBO)Link Airways, then Qantas and Rex AirlinesFC
ZL - Via Canberra (CBR)Qantas and Virgin Australia the whole way





- Via Hervey Bay (HVB)Qantas, then Jetstar


- Via Wagga Wagga (WGA)Qantas the whole way

ZL - Via Albury (ABX)Qantas the whole way

ZL - Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way






- Via Avalon (AVV)Jetstar the whole way


BNE to SYD: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from BNE to SYD?
Jetstar, Qantas (oneworld) and Virgin Australia fly nonstop from Brisbane (BNE) to Sydney (SYD).
How far is Brisbane from Sydney by plane?
Brisbane (BNE) and Sydney (SYD) are 465 miles (749 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book BNE to SYD award flights?
15 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus and 7 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does BNE to SYD cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BNE to SYD with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Brisbane and Sydney?
The most direct connections are through Newcastle (NTL), Armidale (ARM), Coffs Harbour (CFS), Port Macquarie (PQQ) and Tamworth (TMW). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qantas through Port Macquarie.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.