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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Newcastle to Brisbane:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:18
• Latest: departs at 18:30 and lands at 19:48.

The flight takes about 1h 18m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Newcastle to Brisbane:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Newcastle to Brisbane takes 1h 18m, covering 986 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Newcastle to Brisbane range from $169 to $301, with an average of $221 over the past 12 months. Anything below $169 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 35% above the route average of $221. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $37–$136 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Newcastle to Brisbane flights, with 58% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, Afternoon flights for 14%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Newcastle to Brisbane are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $164, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

Brisbane Airport (BNE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Alpha
• EverythingFleet

Flights from Newcastle to Brisbane usually depart from Newcastle Williamtown (NTL) and arrive at Brisbane (BNE).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Newcastle to Brisbane route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 16 minutes.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Newcastle to Brisbane route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $189 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $262, a difference of $73. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Newcastle and Brisbane. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Some of the most popular sights in Brisbane are Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Roma Street Parkland, and Suncorp Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Brisbane on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Newcastle to Brisbane flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.