$72 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Queensland

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to Queensland departing on 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Queensland

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Brisbane
Brisbanedirect$149
Coolangatta
Coolangattadirect$129
Cairns
Cairnsdirect$203
Maroochydore
Maroochydoredirect$153
Townsville
Townsvilledirect$254
Proserpine
Proserpinedirect$273
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Islanddirect$356
Mackay
Mackay1 stop$340
Rockhampton
Rockhampton1 stop$466
Hervey Bay
Hervey Baydirect$264
Bundaberg
Bundaberg1 stop$536
Gladstone
Gladstone1 stop$458
Toowoomba
Toowoombadirect$511
Brisbane
Brisbanedirect$149
Coolangatta
Coolangattadirect$129
Cairns
Cairnsdirect$203
Maroochydore
Maroochydoredirect$153
Townsville
Townsvilledirect$254
Proserpine
Proserpinedirect$273
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Islanddirect$356
Mackay
Mackay1 stop$340
Rockhampton
Rockhampton1 stop$466
Hervey Bay
Hervey Baydirect$264
Bundaberg
Bundaberg1 stop$536
Gladstone
Gladstone1 stop$458
Toowoomba
Toowoombadirect$511

Book Cheap Sydney to Queensland Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Queensland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Queensland

Sun, 18 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
Jetstar Logo
21:45 - 22:05
SYD
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OOL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 09:35
OOL
-
SYD
1h 30mdirect
$129Jetstar
Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 19:15
SYD
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OOL
1h 15mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:20 - 10:50
OOL
-
SYD
1h 30mdirect
$131Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:45 - 22:05
SYD
-
OOL
1h 20mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:20 - 11:50
OOL
-
SYD
1h 30mdirect
$132Multiple Airlines
Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Jetstar Logo
21:45 - 22:05
SYD
-
OOL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:35
OOL
-
SYD
1h 35mdirect
$134Jetstar
Mon, 23 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:10 - 06:30
SYD
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OOL
1h 20mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:50 - 17:20
OOL
-
SYD
1h 30mdirect
$135Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan
Jetstar Logo
21:45 - 22:05
SYD
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OOL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:35
OOL
-
SYD
1h 35mdirect
$137Jetstar
Tue, 3 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
15:05 - 15:40
SYD
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MCY
1h 35mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
09:30 - 12:05
MCY
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SYD
1h 35mdirect
$173Virgin Australia
Sun, 25 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
12:40 - 14:10
SYD
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HTI
2h 30mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
12:40 - 17:40
HTI
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SYD
4h 00m1 stop
$356Virgin Australia
Sun, 17 May - Thu, 21 May
Qantas Airways Logo
11:55 - 13:40
SYD
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WTB
1h 45mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
14:05 - 15:55
WTB
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SYD
1h 50mdirect
$511Qantas Airways
Mon, 12 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 13:15
SYD
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WTB
1h 40mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
13:45 - 16:30
WTB
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SYD
1h 45mdirect
$560Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Queensland flights

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

What is the cheapest Sydney to Queensland flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Queensland from Sydney found in the last 72 hours was to Coolangatta, at $103 return. The most popular route is from Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $118.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Queensland?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $346, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Queensland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Queensland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Queensland is February, when tickets cost $182 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of return tickets is $278 and $258 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Queensland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Queensland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Sydney to Queensland, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Queensland back to Sydney, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Queensland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Queensland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Sydney to Queensland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$72
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Coolangatta

Flights from Sydney to Queensland: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Sydney to Queensland 
Verified travelerFlew with Virgin Australia
SYD
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CNS
Nov 2024
Bring a tablet, ear phones, charging cable and some snacks for when on the flight.
RubyFlew with Virgin Australia
SYD
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BNE
Nov 2024
Brisbane airport is under renovation. The toilets just out of the gate only have 4 available. Walk for a few minutes and there's much better facilities near the food court.
Verified travelerFlew with Virgin Australia
SYD
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BNE
June 2024
Make sure you check the weight of the suitcases and the carryons get added together so you have to pay a lot of money.
KristyFlew with Qantas Airways
SYD
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BNE
May 2024
Board early; don’t rely on announcements that never come; ensure personal items are ina bag that can fit under your seat!

FAQs - booking Queensland flights

  • What airport is recommended to explore Southern Queensland?

    Brisbane is one of the most well-served airports in Queensland and gives you many options for visiting locations all around the south of the state. The airport is well served by bus and light rail options for travellers keen to visit Surfers Paradise and the Gold Coast and also has connections to regional airports in more out-of-the-way locations.

  • Which is a good airport for visiting Northern Queensland?

    Cairns is probably the best-served airport after Brisbane and one of the busiest in Australia. It is a great location for exploring the north and has several regional flight services to more remote locations around the state. Cairns is also the airport to fly to if you want to visit the Great Barrier Reef, as the city of Cairns offers ferries and buses to the reef. Cairns is also a great base for exploring Northern Queensland in general, and you will find a range of options available at the airport and in the city.

  • Where should I fly to if I want to visit Surfers Paradise?

    If you want to visit Surfers Paradise, you can either fly directly to Coolangatta or fly to Brisbane then either transfer to a regional flight to Coolangatta or take the daily bus from the airport. It is also quite feasible to take a taxi from the airport to Surfers Paradise. Which route you choose will depend on your time and budget, but it can often be cheaper to fly through Brisbane rather than directly to Coolangatta, especially if you choose to travel with one of the budget airlines.

  • How is Townsville a good airport for exploring North Eastern Queensland?

    Townsville Airport (TSV) is a smaller terminal and this can make your arrival comparatively smooth and easy-going in comparison with your other options. The city itself is a great tourist attraction and serves as a gateway to many of the state’s most iconic attractions, such as the Great Barrier Reef and the Queensland outback.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Queensland?

    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 from Sydney to Queensland.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Queensland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Sydney to Queensland 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 from Sydney to Queensland?

    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 from Sydney to Queensland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Queensland?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Queensland is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost $280 on average. Morning departures are around 8% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Queensland is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $319.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Queensland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Sydney to the following destinations at these prices or less: Brisbane $154 one-way - $210 round-trip; Coolangatta $109 one-way - $167 round-trip
  • If you are planning to visit Surfers Paradise, or the Gold Coast, and cannot get a direct flight, it is often cheaper to fly to Brisbane and get a bus or train from the airport rather than taking an additional domestic flight.
  • Brisbane forms the regional hub for flights from Sydney to many destinations in Queensland, but there are direct flights to Maroochydore, Coolangatta, Cairns and Townsville. Some of these routes are served by regional airlines that use smaller, lighter planes, so anxious fliers may wish to take this into account when booking.
  • If you want to explore regional Queensland and venture inland from the coast, most of the main airports offer regional flights to smaller airports in the state. If you are coming from Sydney, you will have to first fly to Brisbane, Cairns, Maroochydore, Coolangatta or Townsville and then transfer to a regional service.
  • If you are planning to visit the Great Barrier Reef or other attractions in Northern Queensland, Cairns Airport (CNS) is a great airport to fly to, as many services to these areas depart from Cairns.
  • If you are hoping to visit more remote parts of Queensland, you can get flights to many small regional airports, with airlines such as Rex operating from Brisbane, Cairns and Townsville.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Queensland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Queensland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Queensland? 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.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 426 reviews
6.4Entertainment
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
6.4Food
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

6.0 GoodElio, Dec 2025
SYD - CBR
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It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

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

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

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

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

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