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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$151
Coolangatta
Coolangattadirect$118
Cairns
Cairnsdirect$213
Maroochydore
Maroochydoredirect$122
Townsville
Townsvilledirect$284
Proserpine
Proserpine1 stop$350
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Islanddirect$308
Mackay
Mackay1 stop$347
Rockhampton
Rockhampton1 stop$419
Hervey Bay
Hervey Baydirect$182
Gladstone
Gladstone1 stop$552
Bundaberg
Bundaberg1 stop$653
Toowoomba
Toowoombadirect$590
Brisbane
Brisbanedirect$151
Coolangatta
Coolangattadirect$118
Cairns
Cairnsdirect$213
Maroochydore
Maroochydoredirect$122
Townsville
Townsvilledirect$284
Proserpine
Proserpine1 stop$350
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Islanddirect$308
Mackay
Mackay1 stop$347
Rockhampton
Rockhampton1 stop$419
Hervey Bay
Hervey Baydirect$182
Gladstone
Gladstone1 stop$552
Bundaberg
Bundaberg1 stop$653
Toowoomba
Toowoombadirect$590

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.
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Queensland

Thu, 9 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 06:20SYD-OOL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:10 - 12:40OOL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
$118Jetstar
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Tue, 23 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
Jetstar Logo
07:20 - 08:40SYD-OOL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:15 - 10:45OOL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
$119Jetstar
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Wed, 24 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
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07:10 - 08:30SYD-OOL
1h 20mdirect
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06:00 - 07:25OOL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
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06:10 - 06:30SYD-OOL
1h 20mdirect
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07:20 - 09:50OOL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
Fri, 21 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
15:50 - 16:10SYD-OOL
1h 20mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 16:50OOL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
$184Virgin Australia
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Sat, 1 Nov - Sun, 2 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
18:20 - 18:40SYD-OOL
1h 20mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
07:20 - 09:50OOL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
$187Virgin Australia
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Tue, 9 Dec - Fri, 12 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
09:40 - 11:10SYD-HTI
2h 30mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
10:45 - 22:25HTI-SYD
10h 40m1 stop
$505Qantas Airways
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Fri, 17 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
06:30 - 09:30SYD-HVB
4h 00m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
13:45 - 20:20HVB-SYD
5h 35m1 stop
$632Qantas Airways
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Thu, 30 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
19:15 - 21:45SYD-MKY
27h 30m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 21:45MKY-SYD
14h 45m2 stops
$1,508Air New Zealand
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Fri, 24 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
18:20 - 16:40SYD-MKY
23h 20m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
20:00 - 07:50MKY-SYD
34h 50m2 stops
$1,874Air New Zealand
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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 Maroochydore, at $94 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 $128.

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 $176 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, when the average cost of return tickets is $276 and $273 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 28% 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$59
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more 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 AustraliaSYD-CNSNov 2024
Bring a tablet, ear phones, charging cable and some snacks for when on the flight.
RubyFlew with Virgin AustraliaSYD-BNENov 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 AustraliaSYD-BNEJune 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 AirwaysSYD-BNEMay 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 $194 on average. Morning departures are around 3% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Queensland is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $219.

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 $139 one-way - $209 round-trip; Coolangatta $85 one-way - $142 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.
7.5
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 416 reviews
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
7.5Comfort
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
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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!

10.0 ExcellentManish, Aug 2025MEL - SYD
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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.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

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.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

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

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

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