Cheap Flights to Brisbane
Flights to Brisbane in 2021
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | November | High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | June | Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop |
| Average price | 4,031﷼ | Average for round-trip flights in July 2021 |
When is the best time to fly to Brisbane?
Peak season
There are several events scattered around that make cheap flights to Brisbane hard to come by throughout most of the year. Remember that our winter is the Australian summer, although expect the busiest time of year to be from around February to November when temperatures aren’t too hot. February is also the month for tennis fans to visit for the annual International Tennis Tournament. The best players from around the globe all flock to the event to battle head-to-head. Spring usually spreads over the country around August and can also be a peak time to visit. You’ll struggle to find the cheapest flights to Brisbane here thanks to Ekka, the Royal Queensland Show. It’s full of activities, exhibitions and competitions making it a fantastic event for tourists to enjoy. January 27th sees the celebration of Australia day.
Off season
Surprisingly you’ll find the cheapest flights to Brisbane during the summer, from December to February, as temperatures soar in the 30’s and can be a bit too hot for some tourists. That said, you should book flights to Brisbane in advance in an attempt to save money on your flight tickets. Summer also brings with it heavy rainfall and stunning storms, so you can expect to find cheap flight tickets compared to other times of the year.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Brisbane?
At the moment, Sunday is the most economical day to take a flight to Brisbane. Wednesday is likely to be the most costly.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Brisbane?
Brisbane flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the evening. Booking a flight in the morning will likely mean higher prices.
How long is the flight to Brisbane?
Flights from London to Brisbane: 22 hours 20 minutes.
Flights from Manchester to Brisbane: 23 hours 30 minutes.
Flights from Birmingham to Brisbane: 23 hours 10 minutes.
Flights from Glasgow to Brisbane: 22 hours 20 minutes.
Which airlines operate flights to Brisbane?
There are many airlines that provide cheap flights to Brisbane, most notably Etihad, British Airways, Qantas and Virgin Atlantic. There are a few others but these four are the major ones. As with any long-haul flights to Brisbane you might end up combining two airlines as the distance isn’t possible in one long slog. Deciding which airline is best purely comes down to the price of the flight tickets. If you are an executive member with any of them then it would make sense to redeem any points you have against cheap flights to Brisbane to make a saving. If you aren’t a member of any sort, make sure you sign up to be one before you secure your flight tickets as you’ll earn a wealth of points from the journey.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
Brisbane International Airport is only 15km away from the centre so it can be relatively easy to find your way there. One of the most common methods of travel is to jump on the Airtrain Rail Link. The train runs every 15 minutes and takes 20 minutes to arrive in downtown Brisbane. It runs every day and kids can travel for free. Adults can expect a fare of about A$15 each way. For one extra dollar you could opt for the bus. Coachtrans Australia meets all flights, whether domestic or international, and the extra dollar means you get a door-to-door service. This can be very appreciated after your long flights to Brisbane and you just want to crash at your hotel rather than find your way from the train station. Lastly you could decide on a taxi. While these aren’t the cheapest option they are rather handy due to being readily available and taking you exactly where you need to go. Fees are higher for late-night journeys so bare that in mind.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Brisbane?
Travellers will need to book flights to Brisbane (BNE) if they wish to fly to Brisbane. The Brisbane airport is 12.3 km from the city centre.
