Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE) flights
4 airlines fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE): Air Niugini, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. The two airports are 465 miles (749 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Newcastle, Armidale and Coffs Harbour and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SYD to BNE
- PXAir NiuginiNot in an alliance
- JetstarNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Virgin AustraliaNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
Book SYD to BNE 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
SYD to BNE with one stop
15 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Newcastle (NTL)FlyPelican, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 moreFP
- Via Armidale (ARM)Qantas, then Link AirwaysFC
- Via Coffs Harbour (CFS)Qantas and Rex Airlines, then Link AirwaysZLFC
- Via Port Macquarie (PQQ)Qantas the whole wayZL
- Via Tamworth (TMW)Qantas, then Link AirwaysFC
- Via Wellcamp (WTB)Qantas, then Rex AirlinesZL
- Via Narrabri (NAA)FlyPelican, then Link AirwaysFPFC
- Via Orange (OAG)Rex Airlines and Qantas, then Link AirwaysZLFC
- Via Dubbo (DBO)Qantas and Rex Airlines, then Link AirwaysZLFC
- Via Canberra (CBR)Qantas and Virgin Australia the whole way
- Via Hervey Bay (HVB)Jetstar, then Qantas
- Via Wagga Wagga (WGA)Qantas the whole wayZL
- Via Albury (ABX)Qantas the whole wayZL
- Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
- Via Avalon (AVV)Jetstar the whole way
SYD to BNE: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SYD to BNE?
Air Niugini, Jetstar, Qantas (oneworld) and Virgin Australia fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE).
How far is Sydney from Brisbane by plane?
Sydney (SYD) and Brisbane (BNE) 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 SYD to BNE 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 SYD to BNE cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SYD to BNE with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Sydney and Brisbane?
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.