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Cheap Flights from South Africa to Brisbane

 
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Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Brisbane

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 07:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNE Brisbane
33h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
Qatar Airways Logo
16:55 - 15:35BNE  Brisbane-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 40m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$1,341Qatar Airways
Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 17:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNE Brisbane
36h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
21:55 - 15:35BNE  Brisbane-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,341Qatar Airways
Sun, 28 Feb - Mon, 8 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 07:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-BNE Brisbane
36h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
14:35 - 09:25BNE  Brisbane-CPT Cape Town Intl
50h 50m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,568Singapore Airlines
Mon, 30 Nov - Sun, 31 Jan
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 22:40DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-BNE Brisbane
43h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
20:55 - 17:10BNE  Brisbane-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
28h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
$1,620Emirates
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 09:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-BNE Brisbane
55h 45m2 stops Istanbul Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 - 12:05BNE  Brisbane-CPT Cape Town Intl
57h 30m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul
$1,628Multiple Airlines
Mon, 30 Nov - Sun, 31 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:30 - 17:30DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-BNE Brisbane
41h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:55 - 10:55BNE  Brisbane-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
45h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl
$1,636Multiple Airlines
Mon, 30 Nov - Sun, 31 Jan
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 22:40DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-BNE Brisbane
43h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
10:35 - 17:10BNE  Brisbane-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
38h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Dubai Intl
$1,796Emirates
Sat, 26 Dec - Tue, 12 Jan
South African Logo
20:35 - 23:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNE Brisbane
18h 45m1 stop Perth
South African Logo
18:10 - 05:05BNE  Brisbane-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 55m1 stop Perth
$2,041South African
Sun, 20 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
South African Logo
09:10 - 23:40DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-BNE Brisbane
30h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth
South African Logo
18:35 - 10:30BNE  Brisbane-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
23h 55m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,052South African
Fri, 1 Jan - Sat, 16 Jan
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 21:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNE Brisbane
47h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne
Singapore Airlines Logo
14:15 - 06:10BNE  Brisbane-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 55m2 stops Cairns Singapore Changi
$2,818Singapore Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Brisbane

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Brisbane to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Brisbane?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Brisbane was found on the route from Cape Town, at $1,341 return. The most popular connection is from Johannesburg to Brisbane, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $1,341 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Brisbane?

The cheapest month for flights to Brisbane is May, where tickets cost $1,404 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is $1,779 and $1,760 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $757.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Brisbane?

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$776
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Brisbane

FAQs - booking Brisbane flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Brisbane?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Brisbane was found on the route from Cape Town, at $1,341 return. The most popular connection is from Johannesburg to Brisbane, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $1,341 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Brisbane Airport from central Brisbane?

    There are 12 km between Brisbane city centre and Brisbane Airport.

  • What is the name of Brisbane’s airport?

    When flying to Brisbane, you'll arrive at Brisbane Airport (BNE). The airport is also known as Brisbane or Brisbane Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Brisbane?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Brisbane.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Brisbane?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Brisbane is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Brisbane?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Brisbane with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Brisbane?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Brisbane up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Brisbane are there each week?

    Each week there are around 5,722 direct flights from within South Africa to Brisbane. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Brisbane

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Brisbane

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Brisbane? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1599 reviews
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
7.8Food
8.1Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

a longer gap btw the supper and breakfast would have been better - felt like the sleep was way too fragmented on this red eye flight

10.0 ExcellentRyan, July 2026
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a longer gap btw the supper and breakfast would have been better - felt like the sleep was way too fragmented on this red eye flight

I loved the full Taylor Swift selection but felt that the other selections were limited, didn’t span the popular music eras nor a wide enough range of music genres. BUT the seat and bed were GREAT (it was wide, long enough, had great storage, firm enough to uphold body postural comfort). Outstanding crew and really great food - gourmet innovative dim sum breakfast so different from the boring standard fare offered by many other business class products.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

Fantastic patience when one of the passengers behind me was an absolute horrible, horrible person and the girls just kept smiling and doing their job with patience and kindness. Well, done to the crew.

Didn't like much at all Nowhere near enough legroom, narrow seats. Aisles not wide enough for safe food trolley access and husband had his knee hit cos not enough leg room. Would take a lot to convince us to fly Singapore Airlines again which is a pity cos it was always our go-to airline

Once again the meal served was delicious - we got chicken rice

Transfer within the same terminal and lots of facilities at the airport.

A very small gate at Singapore airport, lots of people packed into a small area…. A Petrie dish for infection. The flight was late although the captain did make up time. We had an aisle and middle economy class seat on the plane. The flight appeared to be very full. The seats were small, hard and very uncomfortable with minimal leg room. I’m a small woman and felt really cramped. My husband is a big man and stated he was unable to move at all in his seat. We were given 2 meals during the flight from Singapore to Brisbane. Our first meal was okay at best but the second meal was inedible. I think it was supposed to be veg in pastry but the pastry was full of air with minimal if any filling. The staff were pleasant and efficient. Getting off the plane went without any problems. It did take an extended period of time for our bags to come out onto the carousel. For the best ‘airline’ in the world, it was pretty poor. If Singapore is the best, what are the others like?

This airline has now finally turned the corner and reminiscent of the old day service. Would definitely recommend flying with SAA.

Great experience all-round. From re-checking baggage directly before leaving the arrivals hall (coming from international), to fast and friendly boarding, to complimentary drinks and snacks on board. This was a very pleasant experience - even my luggage was delivered on the belt very quickly and it was a wonderful end to a 28 hour transit.

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

No PA announcement was made about the start of boarding

huge delay i need took one more day and 1000 dollar to destination!

Frequent Flyer number should.have been put in at time of booking.

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

I was amazed at how clean Cathay Pacific planes were compared to our US domestic airlines. Everything was great all but the food service I was just okay with. Shorter flights with other airlines usually provided more meals and snacks that I have been on. Almost a 16 hour flight just two meals and no snacks with Cathay Pacific. Even ran out of what I wanted for one of them. Other than that top notch!

There is very little in the title" Premium" in the Economy experience with Cathay, Melbourne to Hong Kong. The seats are uncomfortable and the cabin with outdated 1990's decor and trim. The food service was sloppy and the leg room providing little to no advantage over regular economy seating. Infact, the Sunday flight was not fill occupancy and I would have done better saving the significant additional costs for the PREMIUM ticket and taken advantage of the seating. If you are a regular premium economy traveler of EMIRATES expecting the same experience on CATHAY, you will be disappointed. Emirates far superior.

Seats were very comfortable. Crew were excellent. Food very good.

The aircraft was slightly newer but the food was very bad. Bland and uninteresting. Nothing special at all.

Halal food options could have been better the first meal portion sizes were very small the second breakfast meal the fish and couscous was very dry and disappointing I enjoyed the Hong Kong t lot I enjoyed the midnight stuck a lot the Hong Kong tea we had for breakfast was very good

Average flight for which I paid too much for on a last minute purchase.

I liked the refreshments as the flight was short and the free WiFi. The seats were comfortable.

Was disappointed that we couldn't use our lounge passes as the booking was a group booking.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Boarding delayed, no communication. I left the lounge, and heard a final call, boarding started after a 30 minutes.

Vistara i bought a biz class fare but a few days before vistara always changes my biz class flight to economy .. happened to me 4 times .. seated could be wider .. boarding could be more organized .. crew did their best but not enough resources all in all very poor experience Qatar Delhi .. only complain .. no clear signage to lounge for transferring pax .. its a Delhi shot coming.. no feeling of exclusivity for biz/ 1st class pax.. but everything else was much better .. once i boarded Qatar .. i loved it Qatar to Washington .. only complain i boarding .. too crowded .. no separate area for biz/1st class should hav completely separate area for upper class.. security is stifling pax comfort by the gate ..but everything else was great

Very tight seating. Crew seemed too dis interested and too slow to remove main meal trays.

Too many baby crying, customer and staff yelling at each other. Seat is too small and tight. Could not sleep at all for 16 hour flight !

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