Brisbane (BNE) to Sydney (SYD) flights
An economy award from Brisbane (BNE) to Sydney (SYD) starts at 5,700 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $24.10. 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.
How many miles BNE to SYD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar | 5,700 | $24.10–67.75 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15–45 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15–45 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15–45 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas | 7,500 | $35–65 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Virgin Australia | 8,000 | $43–73 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Jetstar | 8,000 | $15–395 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 10,000 | $15–45 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 10,000 | $15–45 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Jetstar | 12,000 | $15–45 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Virgin Australia | 12,500 | $15–45 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 13,000 | $24.10–90.50 |
Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from BNE to SYD
- 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 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 FlyPelicanFP
- Via Armidale (ARM)Link Airways, then QantasFC
- Via Coffs Harbour (CFS)Link Airways, then Qantas and Rex AirlinesFCZL
- Via Port Macquarie (PQQ)Qantas the whole wayZL
- 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 AirlinesFCZL
- Via Canberra (CBR)Qantas and Virgin Australia the whole way
- Via Hervey Bay (HVB)Qantas, then Jetstar
- 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
BNE to SYD: common questions
How many miles does BNE to SYD cost?
In economy it starts at 5,700 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $24.10. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (6,000), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
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.
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.